LIBRARY OF THE V/.44 Ri/vi3 + -v - 4-'^ BmBFica is "the Pram of the I/esbbIj ihere may bs mars camfort Mmidstips, but me are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 23, 1915. No. 1390 IHeMerigan Florist Established 1885. CBpjritrbt. 1914. by Americao Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7405. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all corrpspondence, subscriptions etc., AmericanFloristCo..440S. DearbornSt.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers —Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacKorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Bugalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif., August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Buffalo, N. Y., January 27-28. 1915. S. J. GOD- DARD, Framingbam, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston, Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwiell, Conn.. President; Robt. Pyle, West- Grove, Pa.. Vice-President, Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R. I., July 8-9. 1915. L. L. Morse. San Francisco, Calif., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual convention and exhibition at Cleve- C. November. 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz. Ogontz, Pa. President; C. W, Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, San Francisco. Calif., 1915. GusTAVE X. Amrhvn, New Haven, Conn., President; Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Sweet Peas. A bed or bench of sweet peas sown at this time will produce a nice crop of flowers in spring when the winter blooming plants are nearly through flowering and the blooms beginning to grow small and before any outside can be had. The newer Spencers malie splendid varieties to plant at this time, and wliile they will not bloom as early as the winter blooming varieties, yet will flower before the warm summer weather, and the beautifully formed flowers make a welcome change. Se- lect a bench with plenty of head room, for these easily grow to a height of six or eight feet under favorable condi- tions. The seed can be sown six inches apart in rows, with about three feet between rows, and lightly covered. It is just as well to sow two or three seeds together and when they begin to grow thin out to one plant. The beds must be watered sparingly until the plants are large enough to twine on the supports, for they damp off easily even when five or six inches high if overwatered. As soon as the tendrils on the vines appear provide some support for them to twine upon and keep the plants growing erect throughout their culture or crooked stems and worthless flowers will be the result. A cool house is far better for these plants than one having a warm temperature. Aphis are often troublesome in growing sweet peas and a spray is far better with these plants than fumigation. Chrysanthemum Stock. This is the time to look over the chrysanthemum stock to see how the cuttings are breaking. There may be some varieties that are not throwing as many cuttings as they should or some that are not in good health and there are yet some growers that have stock plants for sale, so where from either cause it looks as if the supply might not be suflicient, new stock should be purchased at once. Where the stock plants are in good health but there are not enough to furnish the requisite number of cuttings, the early cuttings may be taken and rooted and these grown in flats until it is time to propagate the plants for blooming, and cuttings made from these. There are also some varieties of which good cut- tings can be procured at this time, but after the first growths are removed, do not break satisfactorily. These should surely be taken now and grown on in flats, notable as one of this class is Miss Virginia Poehlmann, and some varieties, such as President Roosevelt, are short-jointed and slow in their growth, so early cuttings are pre- ferred. It is a good time now to look the stock over and be sure of good plants and enough of them for another season. Stocks. The demand for flowers at Memo- rial day is in many cases for bunches or sprays to lay upon the graves of the departed relatives and friends, and as much show as can be made is often the object, therefore, the grower must have a quantity of what are called the cheaper flowers, and stocks are one of the best at this time, for they are large and prominent, make up well in bouquets or sprays, and are quickly and easily grown. The seed should be sown by February 1 to be sure to have them in flower by the end of May. The seed germinates quickly and as soon as large enough should be potted. Many grow them in flats but to have them early pot culture is bet- ter, for they do not receive such a severe shock when transplanted in the benches. The planting in the benches should be done in the month of March and the plants can be grown in two ways, to the single spike which will produce a much larger, handsome bloom, or to eight or ten lateral spikes. The former method allows of planting from three to four inches apart, while in the latter the plants should be set eight to nine inches each way. Grow- ing the latter way, that is to eight or ten spikes, is the culture most often practiced, and in order to cause the plant to branch, as soon as the termi- nal flower forms it is rubbed out, and the laterals will grow at once. To 2 The American Florist. J"-n. 23, have these laterals in bloom for Me- morial clay the terminal bud should show by the last of April, which will allow about four weeks for the growth of the laterals and the finishing of the bloom. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the plants clean of aphis, which very rapidly accumulate on the succulent growth unless kept in check. Hydrangeas. The plants of hydrangeas that are to be in bloom for Easter should be started at once, for it is much better to grow them along slowly than to wait and bring them in later and force them much harder. This will give the plants more natural conditions and they will finish with shorter-jointed growths, being not nearly so tall, and well furnished with large heavy foliage completely covering the stems. The plants started at this time should be first placed in a greenhouse having a night temperature of 40 to 4.5 degrees and if the buds and stems look very dry, frequent syringings of the branches will quickly make the buds fill up. After the first leaves are fully formed the plants can be moved in a warmer house and they should come along nicely for Easter — a house with carnation temperature should bring them in bloom by that time, but if the buds are not well set early in March a still warmer temperature will be re- quired. If grown in a warm tempera- ture keep a sharp lookout for red spiders, which gather on the blooms and quickly ruin them. Hybrid Roses. Well grown plants of Hybrid Per- petual roses are always good property at Easter and they are very easily brought into bloom when the date of that festival is in April. Pot grown stock is surer of the best results, but dormant stock of many varieties will produce nice plants if properly han- dled. The plants should be cut back to two eyes on each growth and start- ed in a cool house, one with a night temperature of 40 to 45 degrees being preferred, from the first to the twen- tieth of January. Frequent syringings Will swell the wood and cause the breaks to open evenly. When the buds form the plants should be watered with liquid manure at least once a week. They will probably not have to be carried to a warmer house, but if it is found they are not going to be in bloom in time a little warmer tempera- ture will hurry them along. There are a few varieties that make fine pot plants, those most generally known being Magna Charta, Mme. Gabriel r^uizet and Frau Karl Druschki. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Sweet Pea Buds Blastins:. Ed. A.MKiiicAN Florist: Can you advise the cause of blast- ing of sweet pea buds? The plants are kept on the end of a carnation house where the door opens upon them. I use cow manure for ferti- lizer and fumigate with tobacco stems. The plants are kept on the wet side of the house. The vines are vigorous and eight feet high at present. Pennsylvania. The most likely cause for the blast- ing of the buds on sweet peas ia too low a temperature, a night tempera- ture of 48 to 50' being required after the plants are in bud. Before that period a night temperature of 45° is sufficient. Too much feeding, espe- cially In dull weather, may also cause this trouble. W. H. T. Knights Of Columbus Emblem. SEE SUPPLBMEJMT WITH THIS ISSUE. The florist is frequently called on to copy in flowers the badges or em- blems of various societies, generally for the funeral of a departed mem- ber. A number of these designs are quite intricate and difficult to carry out, as some of the figures and parts are quite small and very few flowers are suitable for the purpose. The accompanying illustration shows an emblem that has not been any too well carried out. To be ef- fective, the shield should have been a different color from the Maltese cross on which it rests. The outline of all such pieces should be as clear- ly defined as possible. Careful moss- ing is a great help, the moss being packed fairly firm, then carefully clipped and rounded with the shears. Chenille is a great help, as many parts such as the insignia in the cen- ter in this design, can be carried out in almost any color by wrapping with this pliable material. When nicely arranged such a design is of special interest, particularly to a member of the order. The value of this piece is enhanced by its base, a large plateau of green, used as a support for the easel on which it rests. K. Standard Side Lines for the Retailer. Go into any well appointed store in the center of any of our large cities and in nearly every instance you will see a good stock, full and plenty of everything in their lines. The modern drug store is an example of up-to-date storekeeping. In nearly all such estab- lishments there has been added of late years what is called a gift stock; all kinds of stationery, bric-a-brac, cut glass and leather goods, and a host of other articles. All are displayed in a very attractive manner, the plan of the counters or display tables being the work of men skilled in the fitting up of modern stores. Special store dec- orators arrange the goods, which are not as a rule disturbed, those sold be- ing delivered from the stock rooms, or immediately replenished from there. ADDING TO THE REVENUES. Tliere is no reason why the up-to-date retail florist store should not add to its revenue in addition to that obtained from the sale of plants and flowers, by adding a full line of jardinieres, pedes- tals, window boxes and outdoor garden vases. It is not necessary, if room is limited, to carry a large stock; only enough samples to show the arti- cles and the illustrated catalogue for the complete stock. Quite a number of florists and seedsmen handle cement and terra-cotta vases in this way and find the business very satisfactory, they being able to make quite large sales from these lists. These cata- logues are priced for retail trade, with a good commission off for the dealer. Cut flower vases are also good stock, but they must be bought with care and taste in selection as to their util- ity and beauty. Cut glass vases are always in more or less demand. All kinds of flower holders, English, Japa- nese and imitations, and shallow bowls for the water are good stock. BASKETS IS VARIETY. A full line of baskets in all the newer shades of coloring are essential; nothing cheap or trashy, as such stock so soon becomes shoddy. Here again it is not quantity that is wanted, so much as variety and merit in each piece, and all must be kept up to a state of newness in appearance. Dusty, faded or damaged pieces mjjst be put out of sight at the first symptoms of distress. Wicker pot covers are useful articles, as there is always a demand for a cov- ering for the plant that is sold. They are now seen in great variety of color- ing, duotone and self colors, antique effects, gold and silver, and other shades that are good sellers. FERNERIES. Fern dishes are much used, but come to the florist mainly from jewelry ^ .^L. tK, ht^S k. Ifel ^ ^li K CHRISTMAS BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. fJrowii by liiiyhoiiso I'Moral Co., Uoise. Idnlio. Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1390, January 23, 1915. EMBLEM OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. I9I5- The American Florist. shops, department stores or gift stocks in tlie drug stores. The public should be able to find these popular table pieces at their florist's in assortment. It is in his line and would be found prof- itable if carried in sufficient quantity. DISPLAY. The proper displaying of these acces- sories is very essential. Study the methods of the department and gift stores; ideas from men trained in the business of displaying goods in an at- tractive manner are worth imitating. Do not have more goods than can be well shown in the space at one's dis- posal, as each article should have a chance to be seen. All should be priced, as customers often wait on themselves, determining by the price to purchase or not, as the case may be. In these days of competition, when one nian's bright wits is arrayed against another, one cannot sit down and wait for business to come. One must do things to attract it. A well stocked, attractive store in any line it is always a pleasure to visit, even if there is no thought of purchasing, even if nothing is wanted at the time, a favorable im- pression is made which induces a sec- ond visit and most likely a purchase. rERSONALITY IN SALESPEOPLE. Much of the successful handling of this stock depends on the salespeople. Every person who comes to select flow- ers is a possible customer for these ac- cessories, calling attention to this or that recent introduction or the many selling points of any of the goods dis- played will often make a sale, when otherwise the caller would have passed them by with but a glance. Successful merchandising in flowers means that one must be everlastingly at it, or see that in all the depart- ments competent people are always on the job. To be on edge all the time burns up the energy, but there is no other way to success. There is plenty of compensation in the satisfaction of work well done, the expressed com- mendations of the customers going a great wav to lighten the burden. K. Scale on Araucarlas. Ed. American Florist : There is some scale on my arau- carlas and I wish you would kindly give instructions as to how the plants should be treated to rid them of the scale. Indiana. C. S. Scale seldom troubles araucarias, the most common pests that attack these plants being thrips and red spider, both of which may be kept down by vigorous syringing. But the plant in question may have been near some scale-infested plant and thus been attacked by the insects. Dipping in solution of tobacco soap would be a practical method of treatment, re- peating the dip at intervals of a week or ten days, until the pests are gone. While giving this treatment it is best to protect the plant from strong sun- shine. Columbus, O.— The following officers have been elected by the Ohio State Horticultural Society for the ensuing year : E. J. Riggs, Columbus, presi- dent; E. A. Flemming, Lowell, vice- president; F. H. Ballou, Newark, sec- retary; V. H. Davis, Columbus, treas- urer; N. E. Shaw, Columbus, member- at-large on the execuitve committee. , i^-i' ' m '■-■iT •d^. H^i ■w-^ ^ ^**'**? * 7£^3 i^OK .^gS * / lsfl9HHBVH^3^Ti3 In^$ "^1 ,1^ ^SL^ J0 '^ ,- ■ / ^ ^^P^fe., 'flP • 'x.JRi ^>^^vl mt"^' "^ jk Wm m Iff,,. ^■j Br ^^'^Mt -** . g'5g^-^ ^ p s 3 1 ^a S^ li^ "^ - '^^ pji ■ "»- S^^^^^H^^ ■".T-'aT^ CHRISTMAS CINERARIA. Grown by Bayhouse Floral Co., Boise, Idaho. THE CARNATION. Propagating. The most careful attention should now be given to the work of propa- gating, an estimate of next season's plantings should be figured out, and every available cutting put into the sand to meet the requirements. There is not any better time for propagating than right now; cuttings put into the sand at this time root quickly and will be ready for potting before we get very many bright warm days. Tliere is also ample time for the young plants to be worked up into sturdy, well established stock for planting out in the field. This latter point is worthy of much consideration. The young plants that have had time to get established with sevei'al shoots branching out are far ahead of late propagated stock, an advantage they will hold during the entire season. Now a word as to the selection of the cuttings, a matter of the great- est importance in producing high grade flowers. There is not another plant that the growers of this coun- try have anything to do with, where it can be said with greater truth that "like begets like," than is the case with carnations. Do not take the cuttings from plants that show signs of dis- ease or weakness of any description, or that are producing flowers that are streaky and not true to type. It is remarkable what a variety will do year in and year out without show- ing any sign of deterioration when a careful selection of the cuttings is taken, and again a selection of the plants when they are brought into the houses from the field, and is one of the reasons why the careful grow- ers seem to have their plants always in the same perfect condition. As soon as the cuttings are rooted they should be taken from the sand and potted or boxed, whichever is the method followed, but personally I much prefer growing the young stock in pots. The soil for the first potting must not be very rich, a live fresh loam with a little sand added is the most suitable for them; in such a compost they will grow short and sturdy, and not become drawn and long-jointed, as they will when the soil is over-rich. After potting, the young plants take on renewed strength and require a light place with plenty of air on every favorable occasion, to- gether with a cool temperature at all times. Careful watering is essential for the best development of the young plant; the soil sliould be kept moist but not wet enough to be soggy, nor on the other hand be allowed to be- come dust dry. The plants on the benches are now * at the height of their growth, and from now on will need some additional nourishment to encourage continued growth and keep the quality of the flowers up to the high standard re- quired. We do not believe in feed- ing very much until the cuttings are all taken off. which brings us to the time of the year when the older plants can stand it and are greatly benefited by It both as regards growth and bloom. The roots of the plants have so matted the soil that they are push- ing out through the surface, which means they are stretching out for The American Florist. Jan. 23 more nourishment and the soil in the beds is becoming exhausted. The application of manure to car- nation plants at this season requires the greatest care, or the results will be just the opposite to what is aimed at. Extra heavy mulching will cause a soft growth, bringing with it weak stems and bursted calyxes, as well as flowers that will go to sleep quickly after being cut. We now have the different kinds of manure in the pul- verized form so that it is not as big a job to mulch a bench of plants with manure in this shape as it is to use the manure in its rough state, and there is the advantage of being able to mulch lightly and repeat as often as the plants require it. Where the soil has become washed so that the roots show out on the surface a mulch of fresh soil should be put on to cover up these roots before putting on the manure. The condition of the soil in the beds should be the guide as to the right time for putting on the mulch so as to get the most benefit from it; if it is put on just before the soil gets to the dry state when it requires watering, then watered in, the plants will begin to feel the effect right away, but if the mulch is put on when the beds are wet, the roots of the plants are not as active and the growth becomes sluggish. Look well to the general routine of caring for the plants, such as watering, airing and keeping them clean of insects. C. W. Johnson. ROSE NOTES. ready to work in about two weeks af- ter potting. Remember, it isn't foliage you want to get, but the slightest root action and a plumping up of the top eyes usually indicate a start at the roots, if the temperature has been kept at the above figures. In the meantime, while the stocks are coming along, the case to liold the grafts can be made ready. We won't go into too many details, any more than to state that the case should be a boxed-up affair, covered with sash, about a foot to 15 inches head room, made as air tight as pos- sible with sufficient bottom heat to bring the temperature of the case up to 75° in the coldest weather. The case should be shaded by a north wall or partition, so that artificial shading will not have to be resorted to; if this isn't possible, the sash must be shaded by hanging thin cotton cloth above it Grafting. Whether the war will cause a delay in the shipment of the Manetti stocks from abroad it is hard to say, but from recent reports, the distributors on this side fully expect their regular consignments, and one can expect the stocks to arrive at any time now. To those that have not ordered their Man- etti I should advise ordering at once and be sure to order at least 20 per cent more than is actually required as there will always be a loss to a cer- tain extent in handling the stocks, in several ways; some of the stocks will have poor roots and if one gets 90 per cent in the strike of grafts, one is do- ing exceptionally well, especially the beginners. Indoor rose grafting is compara- tively a simple operation, but like many other things there are certain preparations that must be carefully looked after that tend to simplify the work from beginning to end. First, good fresh stocks should be procured, they should be potted up in a good rose compost of one part well rotted cow manure to three parts soil (good heavy fresh sod soil) and potted firmly into 2V2 inch pots. The pots should be washed (if new pots are not to • be used) as there is always a lot of fungus lurking around old pots that will quickly start to spread in a graft- ing case, and everything must be as cleanly handled as possible, pertaining to all the work of grafting. The stocks after potting should be kept in a cool, shaded place, where the temperature will not go higher than 50°, or lower than 45°, and the tops should be sprayed every day, after first watering the plants thoroughly. Never let the soil become dry in the pots at any stage of the work. If the stocks are in good con- dition when received, they will be Edward Sceery, Paterson, N. J. President Paterson Park Board. overhead, as shading directly on the glass doesn't seem to work well. A layer of moss should be put on the bottom of the case covered with about an inch of finely screened ashes, and the ashes packed firmly. Stop all cracks with wet moss, where there is any possibility of hot air getting into the case, or cold air from above. Give the case on ashes a good soaking with hot water, having several thermome- ters in the case, and if the tempera- ture reaches 80° and stays there, it will be safe, as one can regulate the temperature by cutting off the heat under the case. The tools required for grafting are two good knives; one kept for shaping the scions, and the other for cutting the Manetti (they must both be sharp), some raffia cut into 12- inch length, and split once, moistened, and tied in bunches to keep from get- ting scattered around. Also a good whetstone, a large ro.se jar to hold the wood, cleaned thoroughly and filled with fresh water at 00° tempera- ture, a shallow dish or basin to hold the scions after they are made. A table or potting bench makes a handy place to work at. By all means use flowering wood. We prefer to remove the buds when they are just beginning to open, say three days before they are ready for cutting; just snap out the buds and the wood will be in fine shape to work in about four days after the buds are taken off. Care should be ex- ercised in selecting the buds that have the greatest number of eyes to the stem, as some of the stems will contain poor eyes. Cut the wood off and place in the jar of fresh water. Then cut off each eye and place on clean pa- per; after the wood is all cut up place the eyes back into the jar and start to shape the scions. Be careful when cutting up the eyes to leave good foli- age with each eye and not to bruise the wood above the eye, or cut too close to it; a slanting cut half an inch to five-eighths of an inch, diagonally across the scion, corresponding with a similar cut on the Manetti stock one inch from the pot, is the best all- around splice to use, especially if one grafts for the trade as they make the firmest points and there is less broken in shipment. At the same time by cutting the Manetti almost square across (one inch from the pot), then cutting a little slice out of one side to match the diagonally cut scion, which places the scion to one side of the stock, this will be found a very satisfactory method also. Tie firmly with the raffi^, but not tight enough to cut the bark on scion; let the last wind of the raffia go over the fore finger of the hand holding the pot and scion, then withdraw the finger. This leaves a loop to run the end of the raffia through; draw the end through tightly and the tie is accomplished. One can soon learn to do this rapidly. Place the grafts into case so the foli- age won't overlap, spray with bulb sprinkler and close the case quickly; lose as little time as possible when putting grafts into case so as to keep the temperature right. If the case is right in every way it will not require any attention for the first 10 days, un- less the foliage dries off, then open just long enough to spray this foliage. Fungus will play havoc if it once gets in. It will be necessary to remove the plants affected, to avoid spreading. Keep the case at a temperature of 75' day and night and do not air until the callous at the joint begins to ripen, then air gradually, starting with a crack the thickness of a label and in- creasing the amount a little each day until they can stand several inches. This will require a week or ten days perhaps. At the least sign of the foliage wilting, when starting to air the case, spray lightly and close the case at once and don't be in a hurry to harden them off, as the gradual airing and ripening of the grafts is the most important part of the whole thing, so if you can not give the case constant attention, your success will be rather poor. Yet with the usual, careful rose grower the grafting will be a pleasure and easily done. E. Edward Sceery. On January 5 Edward Sceery, the well-known florist of Paterson, N. J., was for the fifth time elected presi- dent of the park board. In re-appoint- ing Mr. Sceery, the mayor said to the members of the board : "As you are probably aware, one of your oldest members in point of service has been returned. In reappointing Edward Sceery I consider his peculiar fitness for the duties of his office and his un- tiring work in behalf of the park sys- tem of the city of Paterson." Mr. Sceery is now beginning his seven- teenth year of service to the city. When Commissioner Fletcher nomi- nated Mr. Sceery for president, his choice was unanimous. Andrew T. Fletcher was elected vice-president. In ^9^5- The American Florist. reply to the mayor and his colleagues, President Sceery said in part : "This is my fifth term as president of tliis board, and it is a proud moment to be returned and honored by you, my colleagues." Edward Sceery has long been the leading retail florist of Paterson, with greenhouses at Passiac. He is yet a comparatively young man. He has been identified with the city of Pater- son since boyhood, having learned the florist business there. He is a good business man and is likewise possessed of fine social qualifications. A. F. F. Fertilizer Resources of the United states. In discussing the fertilizer resources of the United States, the bureau of soils, United States department of agri- culture, in its annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, says in part : While the extraction of potash from such natural silicates as the feldspars is quite feasible physically, it is not practicable economically, unless some other salable product is produced in the same operation. An investigation into the use of feldspar in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen showed prom- ise of a practical method of producing ammonia simultaneously with potash from feldspar. The most promising American source of potash, however, is the annual crop of giant kelps on the Pacific coast. Working maps have now been made of nearly all the commer- cially available kelp beds from the Ce- dros Islands to the Shumagins, off the Alaskan coast. The area of these beds aggregate nearly 400 square miles, ca- pable of yielding annually either as dried kelp or as pure potassium chlo- ride, over six times the present con- sumption of soluble potash salts in the United States, or something more than the world's present total production. The development of a great American industry based on the conservation and utilization of this important national resource, of fundamental importance to the national agricultural interests, seems now to be a matter of time only. If all the coal that is now coked in the United States were treated in mod- ern by-product ovens and the ammonia thereby saved, the nitrogen tonnage would be about that now consumed In the fertilizer trade of the country. While the transition from the old "bee- hive" to the modern furnace method is steadily progressing, the greater de- pendence for nitrogen carriers yet re- mains in cottonseed meal, slaughter- house by-products, fish scrap and some other less important materials. It would be premature to announce the results of the department's investiga- tions as yet, but the types of material which are of commercial promise for American conditions have been pretty well worked out and substantial prog- ress has been made in the investiga- tion of the fundamental technical fac- tors which must control the production of these particular types. At the same time investigation is being made of other possible sources of nitrogen. Following up previous investigation of the possibilities of the fish-scrap in- dustry of the Atlantic coast, already developed, a study has been made of the possibilities on the Pacific coast, including Alaska. The waste fish and fish refuse approximate annually 120,000 tons and can be made to yield about 12,000 tons of scrap (fertilizer) and 3,000,000 gallons of oil, worth, per- haps, $1,800,000. Although improvements are being made, the wastage of phosphate rock at t"he mines is still disconcertingly large. In Florida, where the most actively worked fields are situated, in- vestigations of the Bureau of Soils have shown that practically two pounds of phosphorus goes to waste C. G. Hartstra. President, Florists' and Gardeners' Club of R. I. W. E. Chappell. Secre'jtrv, Florists' and Gardeners' L'lub nf R. I. for every pound produced in merchant- able rock. Studies are now being made looking to the recovery or pre- vention of some of this wastage of mechanical methods, while several chemical methods have been carefully Investigated. One of the latter is a modification of the well-known sul- phuric acid extraction, but by "steps." Extraction by electrolysis has been shown to be economically impracti- cable, but the use of the electric cur- rent to produce temperatures neces- sary for volatilization methods appears very promising, and at least two such methods are now being subjected to factory trials by outside commercial organizations. Color CliaDs:es In Yellow Flowers. Plants with pure yellow flowers rarely produce albinos, though they may give rise to blossoms much paler than ordi- nary. These are often spoken of as primrose-colored forms. In composites with yellow or orange-yellow rays, a number of these paler forms have been distinguished and named. It would ap- pear from the studies of Prof. T. D. A. Cockerell that the paler color may be due to the dropping out of a "deter- miner" whose presence accounts for the deeper color in other flowers. Breed- ing experiments have shown that the primrose color is "recessive" to orange^ yellow, as the evolutionists say, and breeds out according to Mendelian prin- ciples. Sections of some of the flowers show that the difference in color ia largely due to a difference in the amount of pigment in the cells, though the pigment itself may be paler in the aberrant forms. The phenomena of these colors are doubtless akin to the condition in normally red flowers or fruits which on occasion produce yel- low variations. — American Botanist. The Grower of Flowers. Obviously the man who raises flowers is a better man than one who raises Cain, though he may be no better than one who raises cane. But, it seems to us, the man who raises flowers should be the happy man; a happier man than many a one who is in engaged in other vocations. It should contribute to ones' happiness to daily potter among plants and growing things; to pot and plant, and graft — in the only way that grafting is reputable — and to see his work continually glorified in endless reproductions. He can say, with truth : "Yes, Nature is the au- thor, but I am Nature's servant and assistant; and, behold, what miracles we have together wrought!" The man who raises flowers should be a good as well as a happy man; for the happy man cannot be other than good. He lives with innocence and beauty. He saturates his soul witb such colorings as no artist can place upon his palette; and he lives in an atmosphere of fragrance as sweet as the incense which rises before holy altars; more sweet, indeed, for it is fragrance fresh from the hands of God. This man, who spends his days urg- ing the soil to join with the sun and the breeze in the creation of beauty, must rejoice in the pure chastity of the lily and thrill, at times, in sympathy with the passion of the rose. He is so closely in touch with the microscopic tides of life, with the ardor of Na- ture's chemistry, that he cannot escape their influence if he would; and he would not if he could. If he be some- thing of a poet, he may at times, in imagination at least, hear the tiny rip- plings of the vital streams as they go singing along the mysterious avenues of leaf and stalk and bough. It is a wonderful vocation, this flower culturing. There must be vastly more to it than the money one gets out of it. If ever there was a labor that one could easily love, and ought to love, it must be this labor whlcb enables a man to conjure forth buds and blossoms of beauty. The American Florist. Jan. 23, And the flowers — they go to cheer the sick; they come to our desks and tables to cheer us when we are well ; we weave them into coronals for our daughters when they go to their nup- tials; and we lay them reverently on the cold bosoms of our dead. The man who raises flowers thinks of all these things, feels these things; for he is human, and being the guar- dian of the secrets of loveliness and innocence, a loveliness and innocence in the creation of which he has had a part, in thought he must follow them upon their various missions into the world. Flowers, birds and children, this old world could not do without them; without them it would not be a fit place in which to live; and without them, we think, there could be no proper 'or desirable heaven for souls which once inhabited mortal bodies. Every flower is a voiceless prayer, just as the laugh of a child and the song of a bird represent prayer ex- pressed in tones of harmony. Yes, we think the man who raises Bowers ought to be a happy, a very happy, man.— W. G. Matthews in Day- ton Herald. Washington. With the continuous cloudy and rainy weather stock has taken a big jump. Carnations were scarce, as were also roses, and the prices ad- vanced rapidly. Carnations brought from S3 to %\, while roses sold at from $6 to $15 in all varieties. Sweet peas are not overly plentiful, especially the Spencer type. Gardenias last week went "a-begging," selling as low as $6 per hundred for fair flowers, with good stems. Orchids sold as low as $18 per hundred, with nobody to take care of the surplus stock, as funeral work was not overly plentiful. NOTES. At the meeting of the Washington chamber of commerce. January IJ, Representative Thos. N. Sisson, of Mississippi, presented Wm. F. Gude with a gavel made from mahogany and bronze from the old capitol door, burned bv the British. The handle of the gavei is of cedar from the home of Thomas Jefferson. Representative Sisson claims that the door from which the gavel was made was found in the crypt of the capitol in 1S9S. Geo. H. Cooke has been very busy the last week with decorations. Note- worthy were the decoration for Repre- sentative and Mrs. Peter Gerry at the country club. The walls and ceiling were covered with southern smilax, while large banks of palms and ferns were displayed to good, advantage throughout the ball room. The table decorations consisted of pink roses, pink snapdragon, pink carnations, be- gonias and rubrum lilies. Z. D. Blackistone was elected chair- man of the florists' section of the mer- chants' association at a meeting held last night. G. C. D. Cleveland. TRADE GENERALLY GOOD. There has been a slight increase in the demand for cut flowers over last week, and with a corresponding les- sening in the supply, the market keeps pretty well cleaned up. A tew short- stemmed I..a Ijorraine tulips arrive, but are too short for anything but funeral work. A few daffodils also arrive, but not enough to make them a factor. Freesla Purity is in good supply, with a good demand. Callas and Easter lilies are not in demand at present, and good orchids are to be had now at reasonable prices. Valley and violets are In fine shape and supply equal to call. Carnations are in better demand and some colors are not in sufficient supply to meet the demand, particularly white. Aaron Ward, Sunburst and Richmond roses are quite scarce, and orders on these are taken conditionally only. Killarney roses are off crop now and early orders are advisable. Sweet peas in light pink and lavender are quite plentiful, but white and dark pink are scarce. Calendula meets with a fair call. Asparagus plumosus has been very hard to get lately, and such as does arrive is short and dark in color. Boxwood has been used quite freelv, and stock is exceptionally good. Adiantum is a little more plentiful. Paper White narcissi re- main plentiful, with little demand. NOTES. A very interesting talk on "Adver- tising" was given by Mr. Oswald, and a blackboard lecture by H. P. Knoble were features of the last meeting. About 50 florists sat down to a ban- quet at the Hollenden, Monday even- ing, January 11. Everybody reported a fine time and feed, after which they adjourned to the meeting place in club room "B." There will be something of interest next meeting night, so don't fail to come. The regular meeting nights of the Cleveland Florists' Club have been changed from the second to the first Monday of each month hereafter. Members who were not present last week will please take notice. Visitors : Martin Reukauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa , en route to the Pacific coast; C. M. Witsch, sales manager of the John- ston Tinfoil & Metal Co., St. Louis, Mo., en route to New York. The automobile show January lG-23 at the Wigmore coliseum called for large quantities of decorative green, such as laurel and southern smilax, also flowering plants. C. F. B. Detroit. TRADE CONDITIONS IN DECLINE. Trade conditions at present are not so good, a big crop of nearly all the items on the list, with a limited demand, has created the inevitable glut and consequent lower prices. Roses alone are somewhat better in quality than they have been recently and a threatened shortage is reported in the near future. Violets are fine, but not selling well, and the advent of the fine sweet peas on the market aggravates the situation to the disad- vantage of the product of Rhinebeck, N. Y., where all the violets for mar- ket come from. CLUB MEETINGS. The club meeting Monday evening, January 18, was well attended and an interesting program gave much satis- faction to those who faced the snow- storm to be present. Sweet peas was the subject assigned for the meeting and a splendid e.xhibition of blooms was staged; these were grown by A. Van Beversluys. Mt. Clemens, Mich., and A. J. Stahelin, Redford, Mich. Some of the varieties were Beauty, White Orchid, Venus and Mrs. Man- da. Those grown by Mr. Stahelin were exceptionally well grown and elicited much praise, while the other grower's product was fully up to the usual standard as seen locally. Both ex- hibitors received a hearty vote of thanks. In the discussion that fol- lowed a possible glut with consequent low prices in these flowers was hinted at and the problem of a compensating price for such fine flowers was taken up and discussed most freely; the growers present, however, seemed dis- posed to bow to the inevitable and low prices that may prevail will not be criticized. W. E. Cook and Chas. Schwake, N. Y., and Geo. Hampton and S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa., were present and freely participated in the discussion of the various sub- jects as presented. S. S. Skidelsky be- ing asked to give his views upon the business conditions of the country as observed in his travels, said: "I be- lieve we are on the way to a most prosperous era; in the extreme east some dissatisfaction is felt in the trade, but as I go westward increas- ingly favorable reports are the rule and no apprehension of slow trade tha coming season is felt." The next meet- ing of the club, February 1, will be devoted to carnations, including an exhiljit of new varieties; a report, too, of the American Carnation Society's meeting and exhibition at Buffalo will be expected from those of our mem- bers who may attend that convention, but so far only Philip Breitmeyer and M. Bloy have signified their intention to go. NOTES. The uptown store of John Breit- meyer's Sons is rapidly approaching completion. This is in the new Whit- ney building, near the Grand Circus park, and will be complete in all its appointments. B. Schroeder and G. H. Taepkeare on the sick list. Some improvement is reported in their condition and hopes for their early and permanent recovery are entertained by their many friends. J. F. S. Milwaukee. STOCK MOVES WELL. The past week the market has had a good demand for carnations and roses, the latter being sold out daily at fair prices. Stock in general is moving well. Violets have taken a considerable drop and are selling at low figures. There were plenty of lily of the valley and sweet peas to fill all orders, and sweet peas are show- ing a great improvement both in quan- tity and quality, due to the bright weather prevailing. Paper Whites are and have been a glut on the market. Plenty of stevia, smilax and Sprengerl are seen. There seems to be a scarcity of Asparagus plumosus at the present time. NOTES. The Cudahy Floral Co. is consign- ing some fine roses to Gust Rusch & Co., which find ready sale. This firm reports business good. Currie Bros. Co. are practically set- tled in their new quarters on East Water street, and are ready for their spring seed trade. The Kellner Florist Co. had the decorations at the auto show and they were very pretty. Miss Grace Pilger, of A. Currie & Co., visited in Beaver Dam for a few days. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting some fine Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports trade as good, with roses in good demand. W. M. Maas & Co. contemplate buy- ing another delivery car. James Chacona made a business trip to Chicago this week. G. R. Cincinnati. MARKET SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Market conditions are much better than at any time since the Christmas holidays. The supply of stock is not as heavy as it was, while the demand is steadier and more active than for the past two or three weeks. . The market cleans up very nicely each day and better prices than before have been the result. The rose receipts have fallen off greatly in quantity, and at times it seems almost as though there will be hardly enough to go around and satisfy everyone's wants in this line. American Beauties are not sell- ing quite as well .as the other varie- ties in roses, but still they are making a much better record in the way of I9I5- The American Florist. sales than they did since New Years. Carnations, too, are coming in great- ly decreased quantities, but they have brought about a firmness in the market for this flower that we have not had for quite some time. Lilies are plentiful and are selling well. The same is true of lily of the valley. The fancy single violets sell pretty well, but doubles are moving rather slowly and have only a fair sale. Narcissi are meeting with a better demand than they have had for some time. Other offerings include orchids, Ro- man hyacinths and freesias. NOTES. Harry Bayersdorfer of H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., stopped in this city for the first time in many years. Other visitors were : "Sprinkleproof" Samuel Seligman of Werthheimer Bros., New York; V. H. Morgan, of Lord & Burnham Co., New York; H. F. Winter, of Charleston, W. Va. C. E. Critchell suffered a $500 loss last week when a water pipe in the floor above his place burst and dam- aged a part of his stock of supplies. H. Nassau County Hort. Society, The January meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held , Wednesday, January 13, at Pembroke hall. Glen Cove, N. Y., President Ern- est Westlake presiding. Final arrange- ments for the annual dinner of the so- ciety were discussed. It will be held at the Oriental hotel. Glen Cove, Friday evening, January 2!>. Three new mem- bers were elected, William Preston and W. H. Reynolds of Locust Valley, George Ford of Glen Cove. The judges of the monthly exhibit were James Duthic, Samuel J. Trepess and James Halloway. Their awards for first prizes went to Frank Honey- man for three poinsettias and to Har- ry Jones for three heads of celery. For an exhibition plant of Primula malacoides (double) a certificate of merit was awarded to Angus Mc- Gregor, and a cultural certificate was awarded to A. Fournier for display of chicory. The secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to Mrs. McTaggart on the death of her son. It was moved to ascertain the views of other local societies concerning the transfer of members. The exhibits for next meeting will bo 12 sprays free- sias, one Primula malacoides in pot, and one stock in pot. An offer of a silver cup for the fall show was re- ceived from Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. James Glad.stone, Cor. Sec'y. Memphis, Tenn. WEATHEK FAVORABLE. We are having spring-like weather, with buds swelling and the forsythias in bloom after an extraordinarily cold December, the coldest Decembor since 1874, so the local forecaster reports. The florists during the Christmas holi- days averaged about the same as usual for the season; you can only take care of so much business. Plants sold well and some of the trade sold out while others did not. Cut flowers were listed too high, and country orders were not particularly numerous for that reason. Of course we rely on the Chicago mar- ket for carnations. After the local price lists had been mailed the florists found that several thousand more car- nations could have been sold at sensi- ble prices. In an experience of 20 years in flowers in the local market this has happened 19 years out of the 20. Last year local florists paid $10 and $12 per hundred for red carnations. This year prices were about half.. Roses were in ample supply from lo- cal growers, but were priced too high, influenced by advance quotations from Chicago. Since January 1 several din- ners and receptions have called for flowers, and the usual amount of fu- neral work keep the stores from abso- lutely "drying up." The seed and plant catalogues issued locally are bringing in results from the early buyers. Some good rose plant orders are noticed coming in. showing that the country is not broke and will buy its usual quota. NOTES One of the local flower shops recent- ly brought suit in a magistrate's court against a prominent Chicago whole- sale cut flower firm for damages on account of a defective ice box. The magistrate gave judgment against the wholesaler for $199.99. Immediately a garnishment was isued against a prominent florist and grower for the above amount, which speedily brought a representative of the wholesale house to this city, but the garnishment, it is said, still holds. The utility of the ice box as a preserver of carnations, so far as the writer's experience is con- cerned, is governed by the character of the stock. If the flowers are highly fed and grown under high pressure and travel say from Chicago to this city they will not ship, keep or be salable when they arrive at their destination. Alfred Houseman, a distressed Bel- gian florist, arrived from Kansas City, Mo., and found employment. Paul M. Palez. of Little Rock, Ark., was here for a short visit this week. Oerita.s. Knoxville Florists' Society. The Knoxville Florists' Society held its mid-winter banquet at Hotel Imperial, Tuesday evening, January 12. This being the monthly meet- ing, all business was suspended and everyone joined in having a good time. A delightful seven course dinner was served, after which, with A. H. Dailey acting as toastmaster, a num- ber of instructive as well as amusing talks were heard. Dr. Sam Boyd, an honorary member of the society, who returned thanks, and was afterwards asked to make a talk, required the as- .■.iistance of two waiters to gain his feet. The table was beautifully deco- rated with roses and carnations of the latest varieties, artistically ar- ranged in vases. The society is very grateful to E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., for his goodly donation on this occasion. He sent a box of the lat- est roses, namely Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia, and several varieties of the latest carnations, which were used in decorating, and commended very highly by everyone present. Gunnar Teilmann, of Johnson City, Tenn., sent a nice vase of his new seedling Car- nation Lady Grace, which were used in the decoration, and for which the society wishes to extend its hearty thanks. Dr. Sam, C. L. Baum's new white seedling carnation, was also used in the decoration and worn by everyone present. Although the banquet was a suc- cess, and thoroughly enjoyed by every- one, there was one thought of dis- appointment and sorrow, in that Mr. and Mrs. Rynos' chairs were vacant. On account of the unexpected death of Mr. Ryno's mother it was impossi- ble for them to be present; it was thought to postpone the banquet on tliis account, but upon conferring wltl» Mr. Ryno he insisted that it proceed. Upon motion the secretary was In- structed to write the bereaved mem- bers a letter extending the heartfelt sympathy and best wishes of the flO» ciety. K. F. S. Mlchlg:an Ag-ricultural College. Plans are now well under way for the seventh annual horticultural show to be given by the students of Michi- gan Agricultural College at Lansing. This show will be held January 28-29 and will contain in addition to the ex- liibit» of fruits raised on the college farm a large number of samples of fruits raised by recent graduates of the schools which will be sent in for the occasion. Montgomery County Horticultural Society The monthly meeting of the Mont- gomery County Horticultural Society held January C at Memorial hall, Day- ton, Ohio, was featured by an address on topics of general interest to hor- ticulturists by County Agricultural Agent E. A. Brenneman. Reports ot committees were made by those serv- ing during the past year. The new- committees named by President Fromm will take up the work this month. The meeting closed with an informal talk by PreiSident Fromm, outlining in a brief way the plans ho has in mind for the good of the organization during the coming 12 months. Oshkosh, Wis. Horticultural Society. The Oshkosh Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at the Cham- , ber of Commerce, January 6, and elected the following oflScers for the ensuing year : William Nelson, town of Omro, president; James Roe, Osh- kosh, vice-president; Peter Fisher, town of Omro, secretary; C. Phillipson, Oshkosh, treasurer. The matter of the annual distribu- tion of seeds to children for prize garden competition was discussed anci it was decided to follow the same plan as last year, giving the seeds to the children free of charge and awarding cash prizes at the county fair next fall for the best results ob- tained by the youthful horticulturists. The society also took up the project of children's gardens in various dis- tricts of the city, and it was decided to present the plan to the city officials for co-operation. The idea is to se- cure the use ot vacant lots for gar- dens to be planted and cared for by children. OBITUARY. Michael Sweeney. Michael Sweeney, for 42 years a florist of Providence. R. I., and a former member of the city counclt, died at his home, Norwood avenue and Broad .street, Edgewood, January 17, aged 71 years. He was born in Lel- trim, Ireland, and came to this coun- try at an early age. He settled in Providence, and, in 187.3, established a greenhouse at Broad and Pine streets. Since that time he had re- mained in that location. Always of a retiring disposition, Mr. Sweeney spent the greater part of his time at home, when not at his place of business. In 1888, however, he yielded to the persuasions of his friends, and was elected to the city council from the sixth ward, a posi- tion he held for three years, retiring- in 1891, at his own request. He was a member of the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Rhode Island, being: president for two years. Ho married Miss Mary Amelia Po-w- crs and eight children wore born. Of these four daughters survive, Mrs. Wil- liam T. Murphy, Misses Katherine P., Mary I. and Nannie M. Sweeney. He also leaves two grandchildren, Roberta Sweeney Grimes and Russell Sweeney Murphy. 8 The American Florist. Jan. 23, The AMERICAN Florist Established 1885. Subscription, Uoited States and Mexico. $1.00 a rear: Canada $2.00: Europe and Countries ID Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When seeding us change of address always send ttie old address at the same time. Adrertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has Accepted only trade adyertisements. Adyertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier Cf possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibilifcy for the •pinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. DeaiDom St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 1 Sweet pea buds blasting 2 TTbe retail trade 2 — Knights of Columbus emblem (illus.) 2 — Standard side lines for the retailer 2 Christmas Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (illus.). 2 Christmas cineraria (illus.) 3 Scale on araucarias 3 The carnation 3 — Propagating 3 Etose notes 4 — Grafting 4 Edward Sceery (portrait) 4 Fertilizer resources of the United States 5 C. G. Hartstra (portrait) 5 W. E. Chappell (portrait) 5 C!olor changes in yellow flowers 5 The grower of flowers 5 Washington 6 ■Cleveland 6 Detroit 6 Milwaukee 6 Cincinnati 6 Nassau County Hort. Society 7 Memphis, Tenn 7 Knoxville Flol-ists' Society 7 Montgomery County Hort. Society 7 Oshkosh, Wis., Hort. Society 7 Michigan Agricultural College 7 Obituary 7 — Michael Sweeney 7 Editorial 8 —Society of American Florists 8 — San Francisco convention transportation 8 — Chicago to Buffalo 8 — American Carnation Society 8 — American Rose Society...' 8 — Our supplements 8 Toledo 10 St. Louis 10 Oklahoma City 10 Providence, R. 1 11 Chicago 14 Chicago bowling 18 Teiras State Hort. Society 18 Philadelphia 20 Boston 21 New York 22 Connecticut Horticultural Society 22 Rochester, N. Y 22 New Orleans 23 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 24 Holvoke and Northnmpton Club 24 Trl-Clty Florists' Club 24 The seed trade -'lO — Commission dealers exempt 30 — Barrel standardized by law ,W The nursery trade 34 — Johnny -Appleseed monument 34 Market gardeners 36 - — Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables 3B — Vegetables under glass 36 Westchester and Falrfleld Hort. Society 36 Renew your subscription now. StEEPT Carnations, according- to one of our well informed correspond- ents, are caii.sed by over-feeding and high-pressure culture generally, and win not keep or ship satisfactorily. Elmer D. Smith calls attention to two errors in the Review of the Work of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, printed in the issue of The AMERICAN Florist of January IG, page 1347, namely where Niza is re- •corded as shown November 17, and RodI, November 31. The month in both cases should have been October. Personal. F. R. Pier.son, the veteran horticul- turist, Tarrytown, N. Y., will cele- brate the sixtieth anniversary of his birthday, January 22, Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that as no objections have been filed, the registration of Asparagus hybrida gracilis by F. W. Fletcher, Auburn- dale, Mass., becomes complete. John Young, Sec'y- Jan. IG, 1915. San Francisco Convention Transportation. Various trade organizations, local and national, are now considering th^ question of transportation to the an- nual conventions, several of which are to be held this year at San Francisco, affording an opportunity to visit the Panama-Pacific expositions, of that city and San Diego. There are many, of course, who can make this a grand tour, covering many points of trade or scenic interest, but for the benefit of the many, time and expense in- volved in the trip must be closely con- sidered. Doubtless prolonged tours will be arranged by many outside agencies and members of the trade can join these where it may be advan- tageous to do so. It would, there- fore, seem desirable that the trade transportation committees plan their convention trips rather on a business basis, arranging stop-overs only at im- portant points along the main line of travel. Chicago to Buffalo. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY MEETING. The transportation committee of the Chicago Florists' Club has se- lected the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad for the trip to Buf- falo, N. Y., on the occasion of the annual convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, to be held at the Iroquois hotel, January 27-28, taking the Lake Shore Ltd., leaving the LaSalle street station, Van Buren street, January 26, at 5 :30 p. m., due In Buffalo the morning of January 27 at 6 :45 a. m., central time, 7 :45 a. m., eastern time. The regular one-way individual rate is $13.10. There is a party rate for 10 or more people traveling together on the same ticket of $10.50. Pullman rates are as follows : Lowers, $3; uppers, $2.40; drawing rooms, $11. For reservations on this train ad- dress or call up G. K. Thompson, 100 South Clark street, Chicago. Tele- phone Randolph 5300. American Carnation Society. BUFFALO CONVENTION NEXT WEEK. The American Carnation Society will hold its twenty-fourth annual conven- tion and exhibition in Buffalo, N, Y., January 27-28, 1915. Headquarters will be at Hotel Iroquois, where the ex- hibition and meetings will be held. Everything, including the banquet, will be held in this building and the mem- bers will find it unnecessary to leave the building during the entire conven- tion. The exhibition hall and other accommodations compare favorably with any that have ever been placed at our disposal, so that with the accessi- bility of Buffalo from all directions, this should be a banner convention. Make up your mind early and reserve your hotel accommodations in advance, to save annoyance in case of crowding. A banquet will be served Thursday evening, January 28. Each member will pay for his plate, as was done with very satisfactory results last year. Register as soon as you arrive at the exhibition hall and secure your ban- quet ticket. The exhibition will be reserved for the members until 8 p. m. Wednesday and again until 2 p. m. Thursday, to enable them to thoroughly inspect the exhibits. The public will be admitted on Wednesday evening and again on Thursday afternoon and evening. No admission will be charged the public at the door. All members are requested to attend the business sessions and to lend their assistance in making them interesting. The first session will be called to order at 8 p. m. Wednesday. Papers are being prepared on live sub- jects and opportunity will be afforded the members to discuss them fully. Re- ports will be submitted by the officers and new officers will be elected. If you have perplexing problems, the most ex- pert growers in the country will be on hand to help you solve them. Submit your questions to the secretary in writ- ing, before the convention if possible. Wear your A. C, S. button. American Rose Society. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Rose Society was held at the office of Traendly & Schenck in New York, Monday, Janu- ary 11. Those present were Wallace • R. Pierson, president; Robert Pyle, S. S. Pennock, Louis J. Reuter, Harry O, May and Benjamin Hammond. The decision to hold the annual exhibition and meeting for 1915 with the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society in Hor- ticultural hall, Boston, March 18-21, inclusive, was carried. The committee on schedules consists of L. J. Reuter, Thomas Roland and Alex. Montgomery, who reported hav- ing received special contributions to the prize fund of $25 each from the following : The Montgomery Rose Co,, Inc., Hadley, Mass.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; Budlong Rose Company, Boston, Mass.; Thomas N. Cook, and S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I. The full schedule will be issued within a few days. The pot roses will be staged on the first day, March 18, and the classes for cut roses will be staged March 19. The appointment of a manager for the rose show was left with the schedule com- mittee. The annual meeting of the society will be held in Horticultural hall, Fri- day, March 19, at 3 p. m. The matter of judges for the exhibition was pro- vided for, there being two sets, Robert Simpson was appointed a committee of one to confer with the New York Botanical Garden committee relative to a June show at that place. A com- munication was received from Phila- delphia relative to an exhibition by the American Rose Society in the spring of 1916, and a sum of a sub- stantial amount was offered for a prize list. This was gone over carefully and held subject to approval at the an- nual meeting in March next. BENJAMIN Hammond. Sec'y. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high-grade design and decorative work. These fine sup- plements should be carefully preserved, as they mean much to the retail florists in dealing with their custom- ers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the every-day flor- ist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supplements appear should be likewise preserved, as they contain much valuable data with regard to these special illustra- tions. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as otherwise they may miss some of the high-grade work. I9I5- The American Florist. Club MeeUngs Next Week. Newark, N. J., January 24, 8-6 p. m.— Weln, Obst & Gartenbau Verein, 15 Newark street. Peter Caille, secretary, 11 Avon avenue, Newark. Baltimore, Md., January 85, 8 p. m, — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noah F. Flitton, secretary, Gwynn Falls Park, Station F. Baltimore. Norwich, Conn., January 25, 8 p. m. — New London County Horticultural Society, Bucking- bam Memorial. Frank H. Allen, secretary, 321 Main street, Norwich. Providence, E. I., January 25, 8 p. m. — Florists and Gardeners of Rhode Island, Schwartz hall. 96 Westminster street. Wm. E. Chappell, secretary, 333 Branch avenue, Provi- ■dence. Newport, R. I., January 26, 8 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society, Music hall. Wm. Gray, secretary, Bellevue avenue, Newport. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this oflace euciose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By first class carqation :grow r where I can grow stock in ao up-to date (maoDer. Expect full charge and good wages. Address Key 406. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a practical carnation grower: as working foreman. Single, sober and can produce tirst-class goods. Nothing under 318.00 per week. Address Key 407. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener, single, age V.. "Will be at liberty February 1. 16 years' practical •experience on some of the largest private estates in America. No trifle wanted. Address Key 413. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working fiorist. by mid- dle aged man : many years experience in England, Canada and United Slates as private and commer- cial grower: total abstainer. Address Henry Tucker. 210 North Tod Ave., Warren. Ohio. Situation Wanted— By A-l designer and decor- ator, combination man and salesman and a good •manager: age 32. 16 years' experience. Can give reference from present employer. Statesalary when writing. Address. Key 404. care American Florist. Sitnalion Wanted— By foreman gardener on a large private estate or university. Familar with the culture and management of all the leading and various branches of the business, First-class estate required. Address Key 412. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted- For March 1st. by a practi- cal all-around grower, competent loproduce first- class stock and manage any kind of place. Com- mercial or private institution. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Best references. State par- ticulars. Address. Key 415. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— .'\s a grower in a first class retail place, southern states preferred: lifeexpe- rien:einthe growing of cut flowers and potted ■plants, etc ; also funeral work making up. Cap- able of handling men: only steady position wanted with fair wages. German, single man. sober and honest. Please state full particulars in first letter -when writing. Address. Key 408. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By competent florift and landscape gardener, age 28. married, no children. Experience in Europe and United States. Grad- uated from a horticultural college. A man who understands his business in anything pertaining to gardening culture, wants position on private estate from the first of February or any time after. Excellent references. Address Gardener, care 521. Wells St., Milwaukee. Wis. Help Wanted— A florist to take charge of green- Ihouse and ground. Established trade Low rent. Must act quick, better opportunities do not «xist. Lehmann's Seed Store. Baton Rouge. La. Help Wanted— A first-class, reasonable priced iflorist and landscape gardener of good recom- imendations. Permnnent position. With refer- •ences and experiences. Address. East Louisi.-\na Hospital for the Insane Jackson. La. Wanted — Lowest wholesale cash prices on vegetable and flower seeds in large quantities. Answer quick. 1. W. Heinly. Royersford, Pa. Wanted to Rent- A reliable party who can furnish the proper credentials wants to rent a range of houses of 15.000 feel of glass or more, in Chicagoor within 100 miles of it. with the privi- ledge of buying if conditions are satisfactory. Address Key 992 care American Florist, For Sale— Good paying retail store in Chicago. Good reason for selling. For further particulars address Key 409. care American Florist. For Sale— First-class retail flower store, plants and cut flowers, in vicinity of University of Chica- go: well established: ill health reason for selling. Address. Key 998 care American Florist. For Sale— One 60 in, x 18 ft. boiler, good for 160 lbs. working pressure. Shaking grate and super- heater. Good as new. Allen B. Wrisley Co., 925 S. 5th Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about 18,000 sq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. PHtLLip Bank. 700SN. Clark St. or Proprietor 5964 N. Paulina St.. Chicago. Greenliouse For Sale or Rent— Up-to-date iron structure 148x45 ft all in one touse; well stocked for spring trade. Practically no competition in town of 8000. Must be rented or sold at once on account of ill health. C. W. Moore. Clinton, Illinois. Help Wanted Civil Service Commissioners Lincoln Park. N. Clark and Center Sts.. will bold an examination for position of gardener on February 3rd. 1915. Examination open to men 28 to 50 years of age. Further information supplied at the office of Lincoln Park, N. Clark and Center Sts., Chicago. Phone Lincoln 2410. JOHN C. CANNON. Supt. of Employment. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Practical landscape gardener and nurseryman with college taining: experienced in drawing surveying, laying out. grading, road construe! tion, planting, natural wood work, etc., etc. : best experience in nursery and perennial garden : wishes steady position with city, cemetery or leading landscape firm: able to handle help and take full charge of department: state full parti- culars in first letter. Address Key 414, care American Florist. For Sale. Florist shop in good location. (Four living rooms in rear of store.) Good reason for retiring. Will sell cheap. Inquire 5736 W. Madison St., Telephone, Austin 1076. Florists' Attention ! We have on hand ready for shipment all material necessary for the superstruc- ture of a Modern Iron Frame Lutton Greentiouse, 42 ft. widex 150 ft. long. We will dispose of this material for $1,300.00 F. O. B. our factory. Re- member everything is new and strictly first class; just the same kind of a house that has made the Lutton reputation. We will send you even the Galvanized Nails, Bolts and screws for assembling the house. Plans sent on request. William H. Lutton Company JERSEY CITY. N. J. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2J4x5J< inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in tno colors on puumu'd pupHr; your card, etc.. in bliK-k and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per SOO, $2.85: per 1000, J4.f>0. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.35. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. FOR SALE ■ dL^ mJ^ ■^■pmpr :*-J^M,'g§'r k ^if r , «% J UCttC IT IC 1 An up-to date retail establishment. 5C00 sq. ft. ot sjlass: eiKht-room. stucco HCnC II Id ■ dwelling; modern cinveniences. Reason foe selling— we wish to concentrate our efforts in the Nursery business, as we are now conductinR both. For further particulars apply to C. PFUND CO., - OAK PARK, ILL^^ I ONE UF CHICAGO'S MOST POPULAR SUBURBS ■■■■l^^^^B 10 The American Florist. Jan. 2j-^ Toledo. BUSINESS OUTLOOK PROMISING. Judging from interviews with many of this city's prominent florists, both retailers and growers, 1914 was not what would be called a disas- trous year. The trade is united in its verdict that taken as a whole the year was quite satisfactory and about equal to 1913, which was in every re- spect a great year. A wonderful num- ber of plants were sold last year, es- pecially azaleas. Florists here are not a bit discouraged about the prospects for the coming year and look for- ward to a good business. There has been an exceedingly satisfactory de- mand for all kinds of stock during the • past two weeks. Ultra fashionable weddings, which demanded especially elaborate church floral decorations, have helped materially, together with an unusual number of funerals. The weather has been a mixture of dark dreary days and clear, sunshiny weather, with the result that stock is good and bad. Roses, particularly the pink variety, have been rather scarce and the demand has been lively. The quality has been poor, due in a great measure to the cloudy weather. Car- nations are fairly good and of good supply. A great quantity of narcissi, while flooding the market, have come in extremely handy for funeral work. Violets and sweet peas are not any too plentiful. Orchids have enjoyed a bet- ter sale of late than usual. CLUB MEETING. It was too bad that a raging snow storm prevented many local florists from attending the meeting of the florists' club held at Krueger Bros ' in East Toledo, because they missed an exceedingly interesting and instructive talk by C. M. Cook, of the Stumpp & "Walter Co., New York, whose topic was "Costs and Profits; How to Fig- ure Them." He demonstrated to the satisfaction of those present that he was well versed in his subject, and gave some illuminating pointers on the oSice end of the business. He main- tained the right way to figure profits is on the selling price, because all ex- penses— rent, heat, light and advertis- ing— must come out of the dollar taken in. Hence before the dollar is taken in there is nothing -with which to pay expenses. Costs, he argued, do not merely include the price of the plant or article bought, but there must be added to this the cost of selling the article, advertising, and each sale must bear its pro rata part of the to- tal expense of doing business. The vital point in doing business, he ar- gued, is not how much business is done, but how much business is done at a correct profit. This subject is Mr. Cook's hobby, and he certainly opened tlie eyes of a number of local florists. " NOTES. M. Magee, of the Scottwood Green- house, had several very elaborate wed- ding decorations during the past few weeks, which have kept him very busy. At one wedding the bride re- ceived a check of .$100,000 from her father and the groom $16,000, so you can judge that the floral decorations for the formal wedding at the church were by no means on an inexpensive scale. Schramm Bros, report that last year's business made a fair gain, with holiday business about 20 per cent bet- ter than la.st year, which is going some. A beautiful Tolder sent out before the holidays in large numbers brought good returns. They secured the order to furnish all the decorative material for the automobile show, which will be held the early part of February. Metz & Bateman. Madison avenue retailers, are very much pleased with the way business has been coming of late. There are no dull times at this progressive flower shop. Mr. Metz IMPORTED STOCK OF QUALITY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived in Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape, 12-in 30; • 18in 50c " 24-in $1.00 " 30-in 1 5D Pyramids. 36-in 2.25 42-in 3.10 48in 3.51' 54in 4 (0 Globes, 18 by 18 in ■ 3.50 Rhododendrons, good forcinevarieties, bright colors, clean foiiase, 8 to 12 buds, 60c each: 12 to !<; buds. tl.OO each. Rhododendrons, hardy. sorts for outside plant- iug. 18 to 24-in . 8 to 12 buds, 75c each; 24 to 30-in,, 12 to 16 buds. $1 00 each. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18-in.. bushy. "lOc each; $4 25 per doz.: $35.00 per 100. Magnolia Soulangeana, Speclosa and Lennel 4 to 5 leet, lull of buds, balled and bur- lapped. Jl. 50 each. Magnolia Halllana, (Stellata) 2H in. to3ft.. very bushy and lull of buds, balled and bur- lapped $1 50 each. Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants. 3 to iVi feet high, well branched. $1.50 each. Azalea Hinodegiri, 15 to 18in.. very bushy $1.50 each. Acuba Japonlca Punctata, beautifully spotted foliage, 18 to 24-in. hitb, bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Pink Pearl, one of the finest forcing propositions, fine niants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded, $1.25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. said that they have simply been swamped during the last month or so, especially during the holidays. S. S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, Pa., was in town last week, brimming over with enthusiasm about the florists' trade and its future. He Is exceeding- ly optimistic and expects the present year to be a good one after things re- adjust themselves a little more. K. St. Louis. SUPPLY SHORTENS BUT TRADE DULL. The flower supply in general was less than during the previous week, both in carnations and roses, but the de- mand was also poor and trade was dull. The bright weather has increased the supply in sweet peas as well as violets, the shorter stem grades sell- ing best in these. Harrisii lilies are plentiful. American Beauty roses seem to be off crop. Plumosus in bunches is scarce. NOTES. The local florists' club met Janu- ary 14. The American Carnation So- ciety was invited to hold its 191G meet- ing in St. Louis. The dance commit- tee reported everything ready for a large party January 27. Julius Ed- mann was elected a member. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., displayed a vase of the new rose Hoosier Beauty and Fred Ammann also displayed his new rose Ophelia. These received hon- orable mention. Dave Geddis, of Scruggs, Vander- voort & Barney, had charge of the decorations at the cathedral and at home at the Cahill wedding. Several thousand Killarney roses, orchids and lily of the valley were used. Harry Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia, Pa., attended the wedding of Miss Min- nie Bertig and Lee Pollock. Grimm & Gorley had the decorations at the Planters' hotel, where the ceremony was performed. Leopold Von Graffen, chauffeur of the Windier "Wholesale Floral Co., was married in Murhpsyboro, 111., to a young lady from Joneshoro, 111. Con- gratulations are in order. Will Sanders, buyer for the Grand avenue, north end store, is a daily visitor at the market. Miss Betty is buyer for the down-town shop. Ed. Gullett, of Lincoln, III., was here January l(i, having his eyes treated. He is shipping some good carnations to H. G. Berning. A special meeting has been called by the Florists' and Nurserymen's Union for January 21. F. H. Weber had a fine display of plants and fine stock in cut flowers the past week. The Koenig Floral Co. has a fine dis- play of palms and plants in their win- dows. Arthur F. Waldmann reports trade good in both plants and cut flowers. F. C. Weber's window display is POINSETTiaS Good strong two year old plants $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000, or will exchange for 2V2-inch Whitmani Ferns. F. F. GRUMP. Florist. Colorado Springs Col.. artistic and attracts much attention. Cizkowski, the Cass avenue florist.- has a pretty window display. Mrs. Pelletier reports good trade in. funeral work. W. F. Oklahoma City. MARKET IS VERY INACTIVE. There seems to be a wave of eco-- nomy over spreading this city and vi- cinity, and the flower business is a decided sufferer therefrom. There is absolutely nothing doing on the social side of the flower trade, funeral or- ders are not plentiful by any means, consequently, saying that trade is quiet ^oes not begin to explain the real condition of affairs. January 11 our newly elected governor was sworn, into office; at the inaugural ball, which took place that evening, the sum of $20 was expended in decorating the auditorium for that event. Four years ago, when the last inaugural ball was held, and in the same auditorium, the committee in charge made a contract for the decorations for the sum of ^150. The same spirit of economy seemed to pervade among the flower purchasers for the ball. Corsage bou- quets were conspicuous by their minia- ture proportions; a very few flowers- were made to go a long way for wear- ing purposes, all of which was bad for our business. Of course, the war is blamed for our dull times, but, con- sidering the distance between here and the seat of war, it is but fair to as- sume that the cause is more imaginary than real, and no doubt will soon pass. away. NOTES. Clyde Batten returned from his va- cation in St. Paul, Minn., January 16. It seems the vacation was had for a double purpose for he brought back with him a wife. His marriage took place January 6 in St. Paul. Every- body in the trade gives him goodi wishes. He is one of our rising young florists and was recently elected sec- retary of the Oklahoma State Florists' Society. Burglars entered the garage of Fur- row & Company one night this week, took the tires, press-tank, lights and every other movable thing from their delivery automobile, and got away with the plunder. Not a trace so far has been discovered as to who did the- job. -1915- The American Florist. 11 DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS We offer below a short list of the more important varieties that should be sown early. For complete list see our Wholesale Price List. Trade Dreer's Double Blue Cornflower. Pyrethrnm Aureum (Golden Feather) Salvia Spiendens (Scarlet Sage) ** *' Bonfire, fine compact sort *' Zurich, early flowering dwarf. Smilox, U lb.. SI 00 Solanum Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry) " Fra Dlavolo, new dwarf. Trade Pkt 10 25 50 50 10 10 15 Ageratom, Blue Perfection, best dark blue bedder... Coue's Pet, best light blue bedder Alyssum, Little Gtm or Carpet of Snow, very dwarf, select stock Antirrninum, Giant, in 6 colors, each Gi^nt. finest mixed "^ Half dwarf, in 6 colors, eacli *.*.'.!'.'. Half dwarf, finest, mixed .'".'" Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, true, greenhouse grown, $3 50 per IOiKjs eds; t30 0M per lO.UUU seeds Asters. (See our Wholesale ' atalogue). Begonia, Erfordii. Rosy carmine II Gracilis rosea. Rose '.'...".'.'.". II Gracilis luminosa. Fiery red |_ Vernon. Uranne red dark foliage Seraoerflorens. mixt d Candvtnft Empress the best white, ii lb. 60c '.'.'.'.'."" Centanrea Gymnocdrpa, whii e leaved ■ Dreer's Double blue Cornflower, H lb . $2.00 Cineraria Maritima Candlaissima (Dusty Miller) tobaca Scandens, purple Coleus, Dreer's Hybrids, m'xed Dracaem Indivlsa, U li . Sl.oi Grass Pennisetum Longistvium '.' .'.'.".' Rueppellanum (Purple Fountain Grass)'.'.'.'.'.'.'.".!".'. Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant mixed Ipom -a Grandlflora (MoonHower), H lb . $1 25 Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacia, dwarf dark blue Speciosa dirk blue trailing Nierembergia frutescens .'■." Petunia, Ureer's Superb ^ingle Fringed Mixed. H oV!$150.. '.".'.'.".'. .'..'. ,. .. ,',' Double ' •• 75c ner 500 seeds $1 SO per lOCO seeds... Stocks, Large flowering. 10-week, in six colots. each _ ' " " ■' Finest Mixed Sweet Peas, (^ee our Wholesale Price List). Tnunbentia. mixed Torenia Foamieri ...'.'.'.'.... ....'...'.'.'.... Vinca rosea, m i colors each........................'....... ** " Finest mixed ". Verbena bybrida, Dreer's Mammoth, in 6 colors each.. ..'.'. Finest mixed 03. .25 1.25 2.50 3.50 .35 .25 .50 Pkt. 15 15 15 ,20 15 20 15 .30 .30 .50 .30 .30 .10 .15 .15 .10 .15 .50 .10 .10 .10 .30 .15 .25 .15 .IS .50 .40 .30 .15 .40 .15 .15 .30 .25 Oz. $0 50 .35 .60 .60 .50 .60 .50 2.50 2.00 .20 .35 .60 .20 .40 2,50 .30 .25 .25 1.50 .40 1.25 .50 .50 2.50 2.00 .50 2.00 .(0 ..=0 1.50 1.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa C. Bickus, of the Stiles Co., went to ■Okmulgee early In the week to ar- :range a wedding decoration. S. S. B. Providence, R. I. TRADE SHOW.S DECREASE. There has been quite a falling off fin the volume of business during the past week, although funeral work has been fairly good. A large number of pieces were sent to the Gammell :funeral. There were several large or- ders, among them a casket cover of lily of the valley, roses and cattleyas. T. O'Connor had the majority of this work. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held its annual election of offi- cers at its meeting January 20. Pol- lowing the business meeting there was a lecture by Clifton W. Loveland, or- nithologist for the state board of ag- ricultui-e. on "The Relation of Birds to Horticulture." The lecture was il- lustrated with slides of those birds which have proven themselves either helpful or harmful to the interests of the horticulturist. Michael Sweeney, one of the pioneer florists of this city, died at his home Sunday, January 17, aged 71 years. He was a member of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, and was its president for two years. His obituary will be found in another col- umn. George Johnson, one of the oldest florists in this city, passed away last week. He had been city forester for many years, also conducting a store .and greenhouse on Elmwooil avenue. The heavy snow during the past week damaged the greenhouses of W. E. Chappell, Branch avenue, breaking .about 10 feet of glass in one of the houses. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 2?4 -inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPHELIA. No fancy rose ever introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid -rower, a very free binoiuer. and has tine stems. It sells on si^ht The demand un- doubtedly will exuend the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have prnpa-'atea it ex- tensively. Strone plants on own roots, 2H-in. p-.ts. now ready. $15.00 per lOU; JlSO (lO per 1000. FRANCIS SCOXr KEY. This variety, raised bv Mr. John Cook, is very distinct bein^ en- tirely ditlereiit from iiny of the indoor roses grown todav. Flowers are rosy red and are unus- ually Vxtv.a and double, resemblini; very much a verv full, double hardv garden rose. Coupled with Its large size and double form, it is an exceodint;lv free bloo'raer. It promises lo be exceedingly valuable, especially for sprine, summer, and tail llowering, when other less double roses are ditfu'iilt lo handle. Its keepiiii; qualities are remarkable. Strong plants on own roots, aw-in. pots, now ready. .$15.0lJ per 100; $120.00 per IWO. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. This variety might well have been termed Red Killarnev as it posse^ses so many of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, tho Uoners arc simi- lar to Richmond, but they are much more double, and i? should prove a very much more profitable rose. Flowers have fine straight stems on all the grades— from the shortest to the longest. It has line foliage comes away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the Killar- neys. \Ve believe it is the l)est all-round red rose that we have todav. Strong plants on own roots, 2^i-in. pois, now ready, J12.C0 per 100; $90.00 per lono. We will be.glad to quote on application prices on all the newer and standard varieties- strong grafted plants ready in March. F.R.PIERSON, Tarrytown, New York The florists' club banquet and in- stallation of officers will be held Janu- ary 25 in the club rooms on West- minster street. Many of the florists have pussy wil- lows in bloom, and some very pleasing effects are made with them. Wm. Hoffman, of Pawtucket, is 'bringing in some very fine cyclamen in five and eight-inch pots. Carnations and narcissi, Including Paper Whites, are plentiful, and are filling the markets. C. S. Macnair is recovering from his recent illness, and is expected to be about again soon. Appleton, the Florist, has a new de- livery wagon that makes a neat show- ing. H. A. T. 12 The American Florist. Jan. 23, POEHLMA^ 72"74 E> Randolph St, For Mckinley Day, Jan. 2^ Big Supply of Fancy Red = Pink = White Carnations Fancy Long Beauties-Fancy Killarney- White Killarney-Killarney Brillianf-Kiilarney Queen. Cattleyas—Gardenias—Valley --Tulips—Jonquils, Orchids and Gardenias. Per Doz. Cattleyas $4.00 and $6.00 Gardenias 3.00 and 4.00 Beauties. Per doz. Specials $6.00 36-in. long 5.00 30-in. long 4.00 24-in. long 3.00 18to20-in $1.50 to 2.00 Short per 100, 8.00 to 10 00 Roses. Per 100 Hadley $8.00 to $18.00 Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Richmond Milady Sunburst Bulgaria Brilliant Kill. Queen CURRENT PRICE -Continued. long ig Medium Roses- 1 Ex. Killarney , ., White Kill. ! Long Aaron Wards j g^^^^ j^g qq ^^ Russell LIST. Per 100 $10.00 8 00 6.00 4.00 25.00 —Ex. long Long 20.00 Medium $16.00 to 18.00 Short 6 00 to 12.00 Carnations. Short Split.. Medium Fancy Per 100 $1.50 2.00 $3.00 to 4.00 Ex. long $12.00 Long $8.00 to 10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 ) Lily of the Valley. Per 100 Extra Fancy $ 6.00 1st Quality 4.00 2nd Quality $2.00 to 3.00 Miscellaneous. Per lo Jonquils % Romans 2.00 to Paper Whites 3.00 to Sweet Peas 1.50 to Freesia Tulips 4 00 to Easter Lilies 10.00 to Violets, double 0.75 to Violets, single Mexican Ivy Smilax per doz., $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to Asparagus Plumosus, string, 50c. Leucothoe Adiantum 75 to Galax, bronze and green per 1000, Eastern Ferns " " Boxwood perbu., 25c, per case, Accessories for St. Valentine Daj CORSAGE SHIELDS Chiffon, $2.00 doz.; Transparent, 50c doz. SPECIAL CORSAGE TIE No. 5 ribbon with tassels, $1.25 per doz. 4-INCH PINS, PEARL-HEADED All colors, $1.00 per gross. HUGHES' VALENTINE BOX 24x5x3^ inches, $2-00 for ten. ARNOLD'S VALENTINE BC White glazed with red heart and arrow on co^ Per 100 Pe 10x6x5 >^, - $5.50 30x5x3 >^, - $^ 12x8x5, - - 6.50 24x8x4, - - 7 24x5x3^ - - ^.7S Don't forget our special 35 per cent cash disco on wire design orders for $ 1 0 or more this moi Prompt Delivery On All Orders. ^9^5- The American Florist. 13 M BROS. CO mg Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Western Palm Headquarters .argest supply of choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants Each 5 to6 leaves, 18 in. high $0.35 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 1.00 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 1.50 6 to 7 leaves. 32 to 34 in. high 2.00 6 to 7 leaves, 36 in. high 3-00 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 44 in, high 4,00 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 45 to 48 in. high 5.00 Specimens. $15.00 to $25.00. Kentia Forsterlana Single Plants FERNS .Boston. Whitmanl, Roosevelt. \ inch pots, tinch pots, 1 inch pots. I inch pots, tinch tubs, I inch tubs perdoz $ 3,00 per doz 6.00 perdoz 9 00 perdoz 12,00 inch pots, 'inch pots, inch pots, inch tubs, inch tubs. I inch tubs, 'inch tubs. 5 to 6 leaves. 18 to 20 in. high 0.35 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to .30 in, high 1,00 5 to 6 leaves 34 to 36 in, high 1.50 6 to 7 leaves. 46 to 48 in. high 3.50 6 to 7 leaves. 50 to 54 in. high 5.00 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5H ft. high 8.00 6 to 7 leaves, 6to6Hft, high 10.00 Phoenix Roebelenll inch pots, 20 in. high, 26 in, spread 1,50 inch pots, 22 in. high, 28 in, spread 2.00 inch pots, 2 {t, high, 32 to 36 in, spread 2.50 inch tubs, hue specimens 3.50 reca Lutescens, 6-in., 3 plants, 90o each. Kentia Forsterlana Made-up Plants inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high inch pots. 4 plants in a pot. inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 'inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, ■inch tubs, 4 plantain a tub. ery strong specimens 12 and 15 inch tubs, 7 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. Each $1.50 34 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 in. high 3 00 38 to 42 in. high 3.50 48 to 54 in. high 5.00 52 to 56 in. high 6.0C 5 ft. high 8.00 5toSH ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 5inch, each $0.25 6 inch, each 50 7 inch, each 75 8inch, each 1.00 lOinch.each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Ext/a fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, from $1.50 to $3.00 each in bloom. Larger speci- mens from $3.00 up to $8.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii. Highly colored, 4-iii. 50c, 6-in., 75c to $1.00, 6-in., $1.50, 7-in., $2.00 to $2.50 ea. Cyclamen. In bloom, mostly light colored stock but a limited supply of dark colored and salmon colored plants, 6in. $6.00; 6-in. $7.50 per doz.; 7-in. $1.26 each. Dracaena Godsefflana. 2-in. pots $1.00 per doz. Dracaena Terminalis Highlg colored, extra fine, per doz.; 6-in., $6.00 per doz. per doz. 4-in. 6-in, $3.00 , $7.50 Araucarias EXCelsa, fine stock 50c, 75c, $1.00 each. RobUSta CompaCta, large plants, $1.50 to $2.00 each. Aspidistras. Green, 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1.00. Variegated, 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1.60. Rubber Plants. All sizes from 26c to 50c ea. Strong foliage. Crotons. Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, 60c to 75c each. English Ivy. Strong stock, 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos Weddelliana 2-in., $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-inch and 2-iDch plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Larger lots, prices on ap- plication. Either February or March delivery. All Frelgbt Shipments Travel at Purchaser's Risk. Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants Western headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. Grafted, 2H-inch, Per lOOO Per 5000 ussell $130 00 $600 00 phelia 130 00 600 00 adley 120 00 550 00 rs. Geo. Shawyer 110 00 500 00 iron Ward 110 00 500 00 illarnev 110 00 500 00 hite Killarney 110 00 5'0 00 illarnev Brilliant 110 00 500 00 ichmond 110 00 500 00 ilgarie or Taft 110 00 500 00 scileBrunner 100 00 For3H-inch grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to prices quoted above. Own Root. 2%-inch. Per ICOO Per 5000 White Killarney $60 00 $275 00 PinkKillarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 BulgarieorTaft 60 CO 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Sunburst 60 00 275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant 60(0 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg 60 00 275 00 CHRYSANTHEMUNS List includes only sucb Headquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrjsanthemums; 2W-inch and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only, varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. Miss Marvella French, late while $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 10CJ> Both these varietiesscored94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of .-Xmerica. at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' .Association, at Minneapolis. R. C. per 2H-inch per PINK— 100 inOO McNiece 12 50 $22 00 R C. per 2Hinch per HITE— 100 1000 100 1000 Smith's Advance $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 CO October Frost 2 50 Virginia Poehlmann 2 50 Charles Razer 2 50 ElisePapworth 2 50 W.H.Chadwick 2 50 Timothy Eaton 2 50 '.vnnwood Hall 2 .50 urnor 2 50 pmilh's Ideal 2 50 Oconto '... 2 50 Alice Salomon 2 50 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 22 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 MaudDean 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 22 fO 3 00 27 00 R. E. Loeben 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Patty 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 22 0) 3 00 27 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Chieftain 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 CO 22 00 3 00 27 00 R. C. per 2H-inch per 22 00 3 00 27 00 YELLOW— 100 1000 100 inOO 3 ro Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 3(0 27 OD YELLOW— 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 Yellow Salomon 2 50 22 00 BRONZE-0. H Kahn 2 50 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3 CO 27 00 3 00 27 OO 22 00 22 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will grow these in quantities ourselves: Champion, red. $6 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. Philadelphia, lieht pink. $6.0O per 100: $=0 00 per 1000. WInsor. $20 or per ICOO. Scarlet Glow. $25.1! per 1000. Gorgeous. $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per lOOO, SEND ALL PLAINT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. 14 The American Florist. Jan, 23. EASTER LILIES Large flowers on fine long stems. Now that short Roses are scarce, these fine Lilies make the best show for the money in funeral work. Beauties Our Beauties are the finest coming to this market. The very short stem Beauties we do not advise handling at this time of year. Roses Killarney Brilliant, Rhea Reid, Sun- burst, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, etc. Exceptionally fine flowers on all lengths of stems. Carnations Our carnation houses are the wonder of the trade, for the flowers are so large and strong. t^-We solicit orders and ask for a comparison in quality with any flowers In this market. Growing all the flowers we sell, our customers are getting the benefit of the best methods and careful handling in a large modern range of glass. The advantage ol buying direct of the grower is immense. CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES. specials, stems 48 in. and over 36 in. stems 24 to 30 in. stems 18 to 20 in. stems 12 to 16 in. stems $1-00 to Per doz. $5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 Rhea Reid-Milady-Bulgaria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 16 in 8 00 Shorter stems $6.00 to 6.00 Carnations. Per 100 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killarney. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $10.00 Medium length stems $6.00 to Short length stems 8.00 4.00 4.00 Fancy red, very choice $3.00 to $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice 3.00 Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 Easter Lilies per doz. , $2.00 12 00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites 3.00 Tulips 2.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 3.00 to 4.(0 Sweet Peas 1.00 to 1.50 Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.0U to 3.00 Best Eastern Ferns per lOUO, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per lUOO, 1.00 ROSES, our selection All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES. CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 01., and Greggs Station, lU OFEICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. HOSES STIIX SCAKCE. Roses are still scarce, especially in the short and medium grades, and prices are higher now than they were at Christmas. While there seems to be a, good supply of fancy Killarney, White Killarney and Killarney Bril- liant at times, long-stemmed stock is none too plentiful and the supply is pretty well cleaned up each day. Rich- mond and other red roses are very scarce and are bringing good prices. Yellow roses are also on the short side and the same holds good for American Beauty roses, which have again ad- vanced in price. Carnations are mov- ing better, but are not bringing the prices that they .should. Lily of the valley is in fair supply and lihes are plentiful. Freesia of fine quality is to be had in quantity, and is hav- ing a good call. Tulips are seen in larger numbers, but the supply of jon- quils cleans up nicely each day at $3,00, $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. Paper White nnrcissi are not moving as well as they should, which accounts for the Oarge supply seen at many of the houses. Sweet peas have been in good demand, especially fancy stock, which is sold quickly at good prices. Single violets are moving fairly well but the New York doubles could sell better, al- though prices on this stock have been much firmer this week. Stevia is not quite as plentiful as it has been. Or- chids and gardenias are in good supply and large quantities of cypripediums are to be had at low prices. Taken all in all stock in general is none too plentiful and business lias shown some improvement the past week. Greens of all kinds are plentiful and excep- tionally fine ferns and smilax are now being offered. The quality of the cut {lowers now reaching the market is ex- ceptionally grand and all that can be desired. Some of the finest Killarney and Killarney Brilliant that have been offered for a long time are obtainable now, and the same holds good for Mrs. Aaron Ward, My Maryland and Mrs. George Shawyer roses. NOTES. John Muir received a telegram from San Francisco, Calif., on January 18, to the effect that Charles Ussing is dying there and asking him for in- formation in regard to his relatives, if any. Mr. Ussing was former- ly in his employ and left about a year ago to find employment on the coast, for he was in ill health and thought that a change of climate would do him good. Judging from the telegram he must be in the employ of the Misses Hannon of the coast city, for they were the ones that were asking for information. All that any one here knew of him was that he was a gentle- man in every respect and that he orig- inally came from New York City. Miss Leona C. Sculer and George H. Wietor were married at St. Henry's church on Tuesday, January 19. The groom is a son of Henry Wietor, of Wietor Bros., and has charge of a sec- tion of American Beauty roses at Wietor's greenhouses. The happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends in the trade for a suc- cessful voyage on the sea of matri- mony. H. Dieu Schiller is well pleased with the way business is keeping up at Schiller's North Side store, and says that the outlook is very encouraging for the future. Martin A. Magnuson, 338 Center street, has had a good run on funeral work the past few weeks, which was scattered pretty well throughout the city. I9I5- The Amer ican Fl orist. 15 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCX PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. Headquarters For Beauties Fancy stock in all lengths at prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per dozen. Order what you want at the prices that you want to pay and you will get your money's worth if you buy them from us. Roses==Carnations==Sweet Peas==LiIy of the Valley. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAirmS Per doz. 30-36-inch stems ....$4 00 to $5 00 3 00 2 50 Short stems 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium ... 5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 ^f.?'l5i^ey:::: ) ^s^ g'/nblJrr'"'^::::: < ^^- Mrs. Aaron Ward. Short... Specials. Select.... Mrs. Chas. Russell ) Medium.. Short... Roses, our selection, per 100 Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 Per Doz. $2 50 2 00 1 50 75 to 1 00 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 select 2 OOto 3 00 Sweet Peas 1 00 to 1 50 Harrisii..perdoz., $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 100 to 1 25 Stevia 1 50 Smilax per doz.. $2 00 Adiantuin 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch.. 50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100 75c to 1 00 INSIRE SATISFACTION The name "Kennicott" has stood for "quality" and "honesty" since 1883. Our thirty-two years of giving a "square" deal is the reason we are today handling the stock of the best "quality" growers in America. WE FEATURE THIS WEEK Bulgarie Roses, Pink and White Killarneys; also Freesia, Jonquils, and Valley. We will continue to be greengoods headquarters. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Batabllsbed 1883 163 North Wabash Avenue, Incorporated 189a CHICAGO, ILL. 16 The American Florist. Jan. 23, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CtllCAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock. Prices Right. Beauties-Roses George "Wienhoeber has had some very attractive window displays at his South "Wabash avenue store since he tooli possession of the premises, Janu- ary 1. P. N. Miller has charge of the window decorations and one can- not help but stop and admire the beautiful displays as one passes by. It seems that of late each of the loop stores are trying to outdo each other in their window showings, and it is pleasing to note that the proprietors are awake to the business that may be derived from advertising of this nature. Percy Jones is offering some very choice ferns at present, and has plenty on hand to supply all of his customers with throughout the season. H. Van Gelder has already contracted for this firm's next season supply of boxwood through his southern representative, who writes that the quality will be the best eve'' for some of the trees will be just right for trimming and that he can figure on a larger than ever supply. The McNeff-Swenson Co.'s Valen- tine day folder is now ready for dis- tribution and everyone that has seen it is more than pleased with it, and agree that it compares most favorably with any of the others that this firm has yet issued. Hilmer Swenson is calling on the trade in the northwest- ern states and L. Dow McNeff is on a similar mission in Canada. At Zech & Mann's store the receipts of American Beauty, Killarney and White Killarney roses are quite heavy and the quality is all that can be de- sired. Freesia is arriving in good sup- ply daily at this house and is in good demand now. John Zech says that his daughter Carrie is feeling much better this week and an early recovery is hoped for. Wietor Bros, are just coming in nice crop with Killarney, White Killarney and Richmond roses and the receipts are gradually increasing at this store now. N. J. Wietor is well pleased with the past week's business, which was very good, and is rather inclined to think that trade will gradually show improvement from now on. The Chicago Floral Co. is enjoying a brisk transient trade at its West Randolph street store, opposite the Colonial theatre. The proprietor has made good use of the supplements in The Amebican Flobist that have ap- peared in the past, and many of them have been framed and now adorn the wall of the store. George Manos, the Union Depot Florist, wishes that he had larger quarters in his present location, for he Is working under a handicap, as he is now situated. He does a nice business because he sells at reason- ble prices and gives his customers good value for their money. H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES, Secy. WHOLESALE co.mmission FLORISTS importers and Jobbers of 56 East Randolph Street Ribbons and Chiffons Florist Supplies CHICAGO O"' Specialty 6-inch Netting Best Quality 4 CENTS PER YARD. George Economopolus reports that trade is improving gradually at the Alpha Floral Co.'s store on South Wabash avenue, and that the general outlook is brighter than it has been for some time. Transient trade is al- ways good at this establishment for it is located on one of the busiest corners in the loop. Erne & Klingel are pleasing their customers with fancy Butterfly sweet peas, as well as very fine Killarney and White Killarney roses. Nico- Fume and To-bak-ine are still han- dled as. Bide lines at this busy store. Joseph Ziska, Jr., of Joseph Ziska & Sons, must think the winter is pretty well over, for he has taken his Au- burn car out of the garage and will use it to good advantage in calling on the trade in this vicinity. Nick Kronos, of Manusos Bros., was married recently and is now spending his honeymoon in the east. He is a brother of George Manos' partner, who looks after the Pittsburgh, Pa., stores. The Frank Floral Co. is featuring choice jonquils in large quantities this week, but the demand is so heavy at present for this kind of stock that a cleanup is experienced each day. J. A. Budlong is in good crop with American Beauty roses and some fine stock in this line is now seen at this store, and lily of the valley is always in good supply here. Joe Schouten has been doing the buying on the local market for the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. during the illness of the regular buyer, Wm. Wienhoeber. Sharp, Partridge & Co. are furnish- ing the glass for the new eight-story building at the southwest corner of Lake street and North Wabash ave- nue. Robert Hand has accepted a posi- tion as rose grower with Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Plant B, where Adolph Poehlmann so ably presides. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern, West Washington street, Thursday, Janu- ary 21, at 8. p. m. The local Greeks celebrated New Year's day in grand style on Thurs- way, January 14. Ety Polla to Neon Etos. James Chacona, of Milwaukee, Wis., was a visitor in the wholesale market, January 14. Guy Reyburn, of A. Henderson & Co., is in the city this week. I9I5- The American Florist. 17 Beavties - Roses CARNATIONS--VIOLETS--SWEET PEAS- TULIPS-- VALLEY-- LI LIES-- JONQUILS- PAPER WHITES-ROMANS-ORCHIDS-ETC. Exceptionally fine shipping stock. Order from us and your flowers will always arrive in fresh condition. Current- P*rloe I^ist:. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $4 00 to |5 00 36-inch stems 3 50 24 to 30-inch stems. 3 00 20-inch stems 2 50 18-inch stems 2 00 12 to 15-inch stems. 1 00 to 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials,...$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 00 W.KiUarney] Perioo KlHarney Fancy.. $10 00 Ward Med.... $6 00 to 8 00 Sunburst.'.'."! j Short.. 4 00 ROSES, our selection. 4 00 Carnations, common.. 3 00 Fancy 4 00 Splits " 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 1 00 to 126 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia per 100, $1 50 Lilies per doz., $1 50 to 2 00 Callas per doz. , 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas per 100, 1 00 to 2 00 Smilax per doz., 2 00 Adiantum per 100 , 1 00 Asparagus Strings.ea., 76 Asp. Plumosus bunch, 35 to 50 Fancy Ferns., per 1000, 2 50 Wild Smilax.. per case, 5 00 Boxwood. ..per lb., 26c; 50 lbs., 7 50 Leucothoe Sprays per 100, 76 Mexican Ivy per 100, 75 Mignonette per 100, |6 00 to 8 00 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., 161 N. Wabash Ave., ""--o^sj-j^^ CHICAGO THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS BEAUTIES-ROSES Never before at this season of the year have we had snuh splendid quality to offer the trade in IJeauties and Roses as we have now. The Beauties are inagnificeut and we can supply them in the Liins, Medium and Short grades. Our Kilhirney and White Killarney roses are extra fine and second to none, as far as quality is concerned, in this or any other market. You wii apprt'ciate this stock if you once see it, for it is, without question, the finest that has been olTered for a long time. FREESIAS--CARNATIONS Fancy stock of both in liirge supply as well as Orchids, Tulips, Jonquils. Narcissus, Lilii> Callas, Valley, Stevia, Romans, Violets and Greens. Our line is complete in every respect and ir there is anything you want that you do not see mentioned, ask for it. for we have it if It is obtainable. We Are Wholesalers Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phone Central 3284. Chicago Mrs. WiHiams, of the Atlas Floral Co., is making quite a saleslady of her stenographer and bookkeeper, Miss Lillian Glatter, who is proving to be a valuable addition to the regular force. This store has attracted more attention of late with its magnificent window displays than it has for a long time past. Hoerber Bros, are still growing My Maryland roses in fairly good supply and think that it is a good enough variety to keep on their list. Very few florists in this vicinity are grow- ing this variety now, but this rose al- ways seems to find ready buyers at this house. Paul Klingsporn says that trade was good at the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store the past season and that the records from July 1, 1914, to January 1, 1915, show an increase over the corresponding months of the previous year. Frank Oechslin has a nice supply of bulbous stock in pans which he is now distributing in fairly large quantities. Stock in general throughout the Oechs- lin greenhouses is in grand shape and is a pleasure to look upon. O. Johnson, of the Batavia Green- house Co., says that trade has im- proved wonderfully during the past week and that roses are bringing bet- ter prices now than they did at Christ- mas. John Risch says that "Weiland & Risch have averaged 500 Mrs. Chas. Russell roses a day so far from their winter cuts. 18 The American Florist. Jan. 23, L!dZ5«9l76 N.Micl^i^aJ^ Avg,.^ CKices.^o ^r^i^A.KrK: ivOi«.A^rv e WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 179-181-183 N.Wabash Avenue, o. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 42 Automatic 44-864 Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets and All Other Seasonable Slock Solicited. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is booking or- ders every day on a large scale for grafted and own-root rose plants in all the best standard and newer va- rieties. Chrysanthemum cuttings and plants and carnation cuttings are also handled in large quantities, and the buyer can get just about what he wants at this place. The demand for grafted plants of the new rose, Mrs. Chas. Russell, is surprisingly large, which indicates that it will be grown heavily in the future. In the supply department the regular force has been increased in the person of Joe Zarobi, an efficient basket decorator, who was formerly with the A. L. Randall Co. A surprise party was given in honor of J. Muno and wife on January 17 at their home at 2464 Kenilworth ave- nue, and it is needless to add that everyone present had a most delight- ful time. The party was given in honor of their thirty-fifth wedding an- niversary, and among those present were Peter Reinberg, Adam Zender, D. E. Freres and many other well- known people in the trade. Joseph Gast made an appropriate speech and his little son, John, presented the Munos with a handsome bouquet of 3.5 Killarney roses. Peter Reinberg has had a good call for Killarney and White Killarney roses all week, and no trouble at all has been experienced in moving the large cuts. Felix Reichling says that many complimentary letters have been received in regard to the splendid keeping qualities of their new pink seedling carnation, Josie Merle. It is a fine shipper and is used for pink on nearly all out-of-town orders when possible. Among those who have reserved berths on the Chicago car for the car- nation meeting at Buffalo next week are the following: August Poehl- mann, W. N. Rudd, George Asmus, A. T. Pyfer, C. W. Johnson, P. J. Foley, Fred Lautensohlager, P. W. Petenson and Frank Fischer, Joliet, J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo., and E. P. Kurowski. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are looking for- ward to better business and are going to make a strong bid for same from now on. Another stenographer has been added to the office staff and with the increased sales force they are con- fident that they are ably prepared to take care of all orders that may be entrusted to them. Bassett & Washburn are cutting quite heavily in roses and some espe- cially fine Killarney and White Kil- larney are now being featured at this establishment. Bulbous stock is being handled on a large scale at this store now, particularly tulips, jonquils and Paper White narcissi. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. has been awarded the contract for the new greenhouses of the Ohio State Uni- versity at Columbus, which will be de- voted to vegetables. The new range will consist of three houses 14.9x135 feet of the ridge and furrow type of connected houses. H. B. Kennicott says that trade has been very encouraging at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store this week, and that stock in all lines has been in good de- mand. This firm will continue to han- dle all green goods as it has in the past, and even on a larger scale than before. The Chicago Carnation Co. will be one of the exhibitors at the twenty- fourth annual convention and exhibi- tion of the American Carnation So- ciety to be held at Buffalo January 27-28. A. T. Pyfer is planning on at- tending the meeting and show. W. F. Duntemann of Bensenville is shipping some very fine Mrs. Aaron Ward roses to this market now. A. L. Vaughan «& Co. are handling some of J. F. Kidwell & Brother had the or- der for the Wletor-Sculer wedding on Tuesday, January 19. The B. F. Winterson Co. is the re- cipient of daily shipments of local grown cypripediums. Kyle & Foerster are showing quite a large supply of fancy Killarney Bril- liant roses. Chicago Bowling;. The bowling team representing the local florists in the North Chicago League journeyed out to Maywood on Friday evening, January 15, to play a picked five from that place. The local boys won two out of the three games played and were declared the winners. The following are the scores which were made in the league tour- nament this week : John Huebner 191 184 214 Lorman 210 170 265 Zech 175 185 159 Price 166 167 193 Olsem 195 202 201 Totals 937 908 1032 New Okleans, La. — Max Scheinux, who bought a farm at Suburban Acres recently, is planting 10,000 Easter lilies. 50.000 asters, 5,000 tuberoses, 5,000 roses of thirty-flve varieties and 1,.500 palms. BASKETS Be sure that you get them from us» Our line is the best that was ever offered, to the trade and consists of every style that the retail florist of today needs. Send for our new catalog, just off the press, make up your order from the new list and send it to us immediately. A postal will do. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO To reach our store take a Cbicaco AveDue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armit- age Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get oS at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. Mention the American Florist when writing Texas State Hort. Society. The ninth mid-winter meeting of the Texas State Horticultural Society, held January 13-14 in Fort Worth at the Chamber .of Commerce audito- rioum, was of interest both to agri- cultural experts, to laymen In the city who are endeavoring to beautify streets and yards, and to teachers of agriculture in high schools. Prof. Martin L. Hayes, professor of agri- cultural education at A. & M. College, delivered an address on "School Gar- dens." Prof. W. Dabney, principal of the Gatesville High School, spoke on ^915- The American Florist. 19 Vaughan's 1915 Spring Book for Florists Should be in the hands of every plant grower. Flower Seeds, New Roses and Carnations. All Cannas are offered. Write for it at Chicago or New York. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph esis CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^5?;=??'=, Cut Flowers Telepbone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., c;^pij^^ 66 £. Randolph St., r^^^^mig^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. ZeCH & MANN Wholesale Florists so last Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284 w. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOBRSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Lont Diitance Phone. Randolph 361B John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Smith & Young Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers and SuppUes 228 East Ohio Street DiDIANATOUS. IND. "Agriculture in High Schools." A por- tion of the second day's programme was devoted to demonstrations of or- chard heaters used for protection against freezing. Officers of the society are as fol- lows : J. H. Arbenz, Sarita, presi- dent; Fritz Engelhard, Eagle Pass, vice-president; T. H. Blackmon, Dal- las, secretary and treasurer, and I. E. Cowart, College Station, assistant sec- retary and treasurer. J. a BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, cmCAOO. GUT FLOWERS VALLEY, ROSES WBOLESALK and CARNATIONS cnnuicD nc A Specialty BROWtH Ur Elower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Current Price List Perdoz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00@6 00 35-in 3 50 30in 3 00 24 in 00@2 50 20-in 1 50 ISin 1 00 12-in 75 Per 100 Killarney Brilliant 4 00@15 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 '• White Killarney 4 00@12 00 " Richmond 4 00@I5 00 " Prince deBulgarie 4 00i812 CO " Rhea Raid 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00012 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 0O@3O 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00@15 00 " Milady 4 00@15 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00i812 00 '■ Hadley 4 00@I5 00 " Ophelia 4 00@15 00 " Our selection 4 f)0 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Cattleyas.-.perdoz 7 SO to 9 00 Daisies 1 00@ 1 50 Gardenias $2.00@$4.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 50@15 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia 1 50 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 2 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 75@ 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 7S@ 1 00 Ferns "' 2 50 Galax ■' 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75© 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 SDreneeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 hoxwood. 25c per lb. Tulips, $4 00 per 100. WILD SMILAX $2.00 per case; half case. $1.25. Eight 50-lb. cases $15.00 Check with order 596 off. Anyquantity. Fresh stock. Prompt. Wireorwrite. S. S. BRANTLEY, - Pine Apple, Ala. E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAIvLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO. L. D. 'rtiones Central 1978 and 1977. Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS urrovrenol _■ All tel«srapb and telephone orders given prompt atteDtion. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Qeorge Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, KiUamey and White Killarney roses. All orders siven prompt attention. Try Qt. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO 20 The American Florist. Jan. 2j^ Everything in the line of Cut Flowers^ Plants and Florists' Supplies. VV.1 VLLT I VIV 1 . 1 i VVA HILWADREE, WIS. HOLTON i IIUNK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greening Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs. (about lO.OUO to 11 000 pins.) Price, per box, $1.50: 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WN. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Botb L. D. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPlies and ETtiTtlime in seasoA always on liauil Philadelphia. STOCK SHORTENS BUT DEMAND IS LIGHT. Stock has shortened up very mate- rially the past week, there being a positive scarcity in some lines. This is very noticeable in roses, which now appear to be off crop in most of the varieties. If the business had any life to it there would be a great scram- ble for stock, but the demand contin- ues very light. Carnations are an ex- ception, they being offered very nauch in excess of the demand. The quan- tity prices are very low and enable the department stores to stock up and sell at ruinous figures, at least as com- pared to the price the majority of the stores are compelled to ask. Even the choice stock, such as gardenias and orchids, are moved with difficulty, sell- ing at about half normal figures. Sweet peas of the Spencer type are becoming more plentiful and sell as well as anything at fair prices; they will be an important factor from this time on, as will daffodils, which in a week or so will flood the market. Pa- per Whites are considered well sold just now at $1 per hundred. Violets are much more plentiful, while lily of the valley is about normal. The de- mand in the stores is considered very light for the season. That flowers can be sold at a price, even now, is dem- onstrated by the department stores, who handle large quantities at their cut rate price. The Wanamaker coun- ter in the basement appears to be more than an experiment and may be continued while the stock can be ob- tained at gift prices. NOTES. Voller's House of Flowers has added a new Ford delivery car to its serv- ice. It appears to be a very service- able machine. The show windows at this establishment were very attractive the past week, one being filled with cattleyas and ferns and the other was a novelty window filled with colonial bouquets In bouquet papers from small to large sizes made of various fruits. One window of cigars and cigarettes and another of packages of gold tipped cigarettes, each with a gardenia bou- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245 448 Mil- waukee p. O. Box 206. St.. Milwaukee,Wls. Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A. KUEHN, Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesala Floriat. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Hover MM*KeU Philadelphia, Jan. 20. Per 100 Ro»e», Beauty, extra 25 00@35 00 first 800@15 00 '■ Mr>. Cbas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 •• White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 ■' Hadley 8 00@I2 00 " Bulgaria 6 00@10 00 " Sunburst 6 00@12 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50 Violets 750 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00@ 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Jan. 20. PeflO^ Roses, Beauty, special 30 00 fancy 20 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 000 8 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00 ■■ Sweetheart 2 00 Carnations 2 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 7.S Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch, $1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays ner bunch. 35@40 tonniere and labeled "Bouquets for Gentlemen," were very effective as a window attraction. M. J. Brinton, of Christiana, Pa., has made a success of Lilium formo- sum planted in the chrysanthemum beds immediately after the crop was off. Planted out in this way results u; u^nj yCjoio'Bjsn'BS 9J0UI ijontu oj-B RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper* in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. HOLESALE FLORAL 1310 PineSUSTLOUlS MO. Central 1474 Olive Milwaukee, Jan. 20. PerKX) Roses. Beauty, per doz., 2 00@ 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 3 00010 00 " Ward, Taft, Sunburst 3 00010 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00025 00 " Ophelia 5 00@1S 00 Richmond 3 no@IO 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Lilies per doz.. J2 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c @50c Valley 2 00® 4 flO Violets 50® 1 00 Stevia 1 00® 2 00 I9I5- The American Florist. 21 EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best quality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO Nl ESSEN CO., 12th and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. pots or boxes, the growth being much stronger, and the flowers of the high- est grade. Cold storage giganteums are also grown in quantity the year around. The Ritz-Carleton flower shop of the Habermehls, which opened for busi- ness last .week, is the last word in modern fixtures and appointments for a cut flower store. American Beauty roses are still the feature with the Leo Niessen Co. High grade carnations and orchid peas are seen in quantity. The Flobert Craig Co. offers the fin- est stock of four-inch cyclamen it has ever had; they are splendid stock for running a special sale. Edward Reid presents a new candi- date for public approval, a red sport of Shawyer. The color is deeper than a well colored Russell. Charles Henry Fox has been elected vice-president of the Young Republi- can Club, a strong political organiza- tion of this city. Berger Brothers say the volume of business is helped by the low prices. Calla lilies and fancy sweet peas are features here. The M. Rice Co. Is preparing for a busy spring season. Valentine nov- elties are offered in great variety. Henry A. Dreer is having a great run on table ferns. Cocos for centers are also a feature. K. Boston. TRADE SHOWS IMPEOVEMENT. Business took a change for the bet- ter this week. It was quiet during the first few days, but showed a decided improvement towards the end of the week. The cloudy weather we have been having seemed to shorten the sup- ply. Roses were the most active line, the prices nearly doubling those of the previous week on short-stemmed stock. Carnations continue to drag a little, but Saturday, January 16, there was a good demand. Violets are very plen- tiful, and consequently prices on them are below normal. Sweet peas con- tinue popular and bring very good money. Orchids, of all reasonable va- rieties, are very plentiful and hard to move. Bulbous stock, with the excep- tion of spurs, are moving slowly and it looks now as if there would soon be an over supply. The quality is very good and shipments are becom- ing larger every day. The shipping business has picked up considerably and does much toward giving the busi- ness a brighter aspect. The plant trade continues very good, cyclamen being the best seller. NOTES. Wm. Elliott is shipping from his range at Madbury, N. H., a large sup- ply of high grade roses. Sunburst, Killarney Queen, Killarney Brilliant and Cecile Brunner are his leading varieties at present. He is selling Plumosus nanus seeds, greenhouse grown, with very good results. W. R. Morris, of Wellesley, Mass., is going to change his entire stock of roses for next season. He has al- ready purchased Dark Pink Killar- ney, Killarney Brilliant, Russell, Had- ley, Ophelia, Sunburst and Ward. Al- together he will purchase about 20,000 plants. The carnations grown by A. Pem- broke, of Beverly, Mass., are coming into a heavy crop. He is cutting some From now on you will need more EASTER LILIES Get fresh fine stock from The Lily Grower of the middle West. We also have fine Adiantum Croweanum fronds at $1.00 per 100. HOFFNEISTER FLORAL CO. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. YlioMe HoYcrMw'ltefe Boston, Jan. 20. Roiei, Beauty 5 Killarney Queen White and Pink Killarney. " Double White Killarney... " Killarney Brilliant '■ Hadley " Cardinal " Mocl^ " Mrs. Chas. Russell " Sunburst • Taft Milady " Ward and Hillingdon " My Maryland Cattleyas 35 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas Violets, single medium Carnations 1 select t Bdffalo, Jan. 20. Roses, Beauty, special, doz., " _" fancy, " " extra No. 1, Per 100 00@3S 00 50® 8 00 50@ 5 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 6 00 00@10 00 00012 00 00@ 8 00 00@12 00 00@ 8 00 00@ 8 00 00@ 8 00 00® 6 00 50® 5 00 00®50 00 00® 4 00 50® 1 CO 750 1 00 50® 75 00® 2 00 50® 3 00 $4 00 3 00 2 00 1 50 Per 100 No.2 $300@500 Killarney 3 00®10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Killarney Queen 4 00® 8 00 '■ Hillingdon 4 00® 6 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 4 00@10 00 " Ward 4 00® 8 00 " Taft 4 00', ISSbSsSHIS." 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers F. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, N. Y. Grower of "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK none 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenclc Traendly ^ Schcnck WMmlt FWnti mi Cd FUmr Eidaw 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orcblds, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading srowers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. in. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NSW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sanare. ]obn J. Rernolds, Mer. Phone Madison Sg. 4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Conunlssion Florist 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK New Orleans. New Orleans florists joined the cam- paign to beautify New Orleans Janu- ary 11, when nearly a score of them met at the Association of Commerce in response to a call sent out and pledged their aid to those in charge of the movement. The florists will direct their energies to teaching citizens how to beautify their prem- ises, plant shrubbery in their front and back yards, make lawns, set trees along the sidewalks in front, and put pot plants on the galleries and in the windows of the homes. Geo. C. Sicbrcchl WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridao Wholesale Florist '^ssl'sal M*ad. sq. 133 W. 28III St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMe Rower Mw'KeU New York, Jan. 20. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 30 00@40 00 extra and fancy. . 20 00@25 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 5 OOeiO 00 '■ AliceStanley t ii0@12 00 " Piince d'Arenberg. special.lO 00igl2 00 '■ Francis 5cott Key, special. 10 00(&12 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 000 8 00 extra... 3 00@ 4 00 •• N0.I&N0.2 50® 1 59 " White Killarney. special... 4 00® 5 00 " Killarney. My Maryland... special 5 00© 6 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 01® 2 00 Queen, special.. 3 00* 8 00 Brilliant 1 00® 8 00 '• Aaron Ward 1 Or® 8 00 " Richmond, special 5 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 1 01® 5 00 " Taft 1000600 " Milady, special 5 00® 6 00 '• J L Moclc 30001000 •' Hadley 6 00020 00 " Ophelia 1000 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00010 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades. 8 00015 00 Jonquils 2 SO® 4 CO Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. S 000 8 00 I-iiTof the Valley 2 000 2 50 Tulips 2 ."iP® 3 50 Violets 25® 35 Gardenias. . . . per doz.. $1.00@$2.00 Adiantium Croneanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus.... doz. bchs. 2 00 Smilax doz. strings, 1 000 1 25 Paper White Narcissus 40® 50 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 75c01 00 Spencer type. .. .1.5002.00 HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a spedalty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, VaUey, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison SquareL Uention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK< CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Fhone 2336 Madison. Sblpments ETerywbert Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open lor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'cloclr every morning. Desirable wall space to rent (or adyertisint. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Rervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEFHONES UADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing United Cut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594-4422. We solicit consignments of cut flowers of all kinds Booics open for inspection, GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Among the florists attending the con- ference, who were addressed by J. F. Carter, Jr., were G. W. Elchling, Paul Abele, J G. Schattmaier. J. H. Bier- horst. Peter A. Chopin, E. A. Farley, Herman C. Doescher, J. G. Qulnette and E. G. Fleckt. Cabo, Mich. — A. J. Packer has just completed the erection of a quadruple range covering 8,500 square feet. The entire structural work is of steel and the building is equipped with the best heating and ventilating systems. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square lb Unat Skippw saJ leceira . Millard and Wallace Odell. The sixteenth annual dinner set a high mark, and it will only be surpassed by another Tarrytown Horticultural Society dinner. Holyoke and Northampton Club. The monthly meeting of the Hol- yoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club was held In Amherst. Mass., at the home of that fine old veteran gardener. Thos Foulds, on the evening of January 12. It is the custom for the members of this club to hold their monthly mpetlngs at each other's places of business or greenhouses. Owing to age and fall- ing health, Mr. Foulds has not been able to attend any of the meetings for the past year, so the club decided to hold their January meeting at his home. His gentlemanly character and kindly disposition have won the love of all the members while his broad acquaintance and love of plants, to- gether with his helpful talks, has been an inspiration. E. H. Downer of the Smith College botanic gardens had an excellent paper on herbaceous perennials which caused much discus- sion. Mr. Sinclair exhibited some fine blooms of the newer carnations from his new Smith's Ferry greenhouse and was awarded a first class certificate of merit. Mr. Carey, of South Had- ley, also showed carnations and was awarded a certificate. Although there was an icy rain storm all the even- ing, some fifteen members were pres- ent, and five new candidates were elected to membership. Mrs. Foulds and daughters provided refreshments, and it was one of the most enjoyable evenings the club has had. E. J. C. Trl-City Florists' Club. • The Tri-City Florists' Club met in regular session at the residence of Julius Staack, with a large attendance. President John Staack called the meet- ing to order. In addition to the gen- eral order of business, the constitu- tion and by-laws were revised to bet- ter meet the requirements of the club. The entertainment committee brought in their report in favor of a stag ban- quet to be held at the Harper house. Rock Island, 111., January 22. A com- mittee for the nomination of officers for the ensuing year to report at next meeting was appointed by the chair as follows: Wm. Knees, James Han- sen, Henry Staack, Ed. AUchln and R. M. C. Rohlfs. The club members then enjoyed a social hour with lunch and refreshments, and after extend- ing a vote of thanks for their hospi- tality to their host and hostess, the club adjourned to meet at the resi- dence of Henry Paull, Davenport, la., February 11, 1915. Wm. GooS, Sec'y. Folding Valentine Boxes This box is made from White Glazed Stock has an Embossed Red Heart in center and an Arrow of Gold piercing the Heart. Boxes ready for delivery now. Order early to insure prompt delivery. We also manufacture a complete line of various colors and sizes of Florist Boxes. Write for samples and prices. Per 100 Per 100 10x6xBV'2 $5.60 30x5x3H $6.60 12x8x5^2 6.60 24x8x4 7.25 24x5x3^2- -••• 5.75 A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 16-18-20-22 South Peoria St.. CHICAGO New Crop Wild Smilax Now ready for shipment, $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Moss. E. A.BEAVEN. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax New Crop DOW ready for shipment $2.50percase Natural and Perpetuated Moss. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In SoDthem Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Hl^h Grade Floral Publicity Write today lor full particulars and sample McNeff-Swenson Co. 220 So. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO 19^5' The American Florist. 25 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. ■stabUilied in 1857. WSM. 739 Bncldngham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ni your retail orden, WK HAVI THE BIST FACUITIES IN THE CrTY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snceeiior to Sievera & Bolmd FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Uention the American Florist when writing Minneapoiis, Minn. WHIHED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C m. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA. Members of The Floriit Telegraph DeliTerr, Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourtli St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabaih Ave.. Chicago. 623 Walnnt St., Dea Moines, la. Larreit and most centrally located store in the city. All orders riven prompt attention. Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital giiea special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.I. * ud>ll T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO. NEWENCLAND POINTS. 171 WEVBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Mention the American Floriat when writing ALEXANDER McCONNElL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. npELBGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrnsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamshipi or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany aU orden from imknown correspondent*. Cable address; Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5th 8 H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young &Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madlion Sooare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-towD florists We are in the Heart of itua, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. UenUon the American Florist when wrltinj; St. Panl, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orderi for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest tariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive ■iKht and day. Uemberi Florists' Telegraph Deliyery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. rrcah Flowers and Beit Service. Deliyerles ibronrbont the state and to all ateamihip docks In Hoboken. N. ]., and New York. ror Wisconsin Delivery "HOME 6R0WN>L0WERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Members FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery Astociation La Crosse, Wis. U Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAUrUL ATTUrnON TO ALL ORDIKS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 PMchtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel ■cBben •( lln Floritti' Tdetrtrk DcDm. Umana, Set). Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 141S Famvm St. ,B^3?i^???ll2 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A.. 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Arcbias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floval Co., Atlanta. Ga. Baunier. August R., Louisville, Ky. Bauscher. John, Freeport, 111. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blacklstone, Washington, D. G. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland. O. Breitmeyer's $ons, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David. New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th dnd Madlaon Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. DUerr, Chas. A., Newark. O. Dulnth Floral Co., Duluth. Minn. Dunlop's, 98 Yonge St., Toronto. Can. Eadie Co., The James, Cleveland, O. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln. Neb. Prey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman. Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston. Mass. Galvln. Thos. F.. Inc., New York. Gardiner, AleK, C, Superior, Wis. Gasser. J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., &: Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati. O. Helnl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha. Neb. Hollywood Gdrdens, Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J.. Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg. F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis, Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange. A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Lpborlus, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Matthews, the Florist. Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell. Alex., New York. Metaire Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel. Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palcz. Paul M., Little Rock. Ark. Palmer. W. J., & Son. Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver. Colo. Phillips Bros.. Newark. N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., O. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn, Renter's, Norwich, Conn. Renter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye. George. Ft. Smith. Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madlaon St., Chgo. Schling, Max. 12 W. 59th St., New York. .Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, 0. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H.. Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co.. The F.. Louisville, Ky. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Welland, M., Evanston. III. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. WIttbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. iouDg & Nugent. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AvenHis. Artistic Desi|!;ns. High 6rade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliverT ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER lorlt ind MidW ».e. "»' W-gT'"" Orders taken for FLOWKRS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WlSfllNQTON D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvcl Murray, 913 Grand Avenue AllOrders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. «UDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS 111* r arint T he Park Floral Co. J, A. VALENTINE, President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. rgis. The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Portiand, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Sdention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M, Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 11 22 Grand Atc. will fill all orders (or Cnt Kansas City and Flowe". Funeral De.iEn. ni. lU'll U WeddiDE and Birthday Gifts, rttaSani nlll, mo. that mav be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Fa. A.W.SniithCo. KIENAN BLDG. Larxeil Floral EatablUbment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. e. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue tl*Bi)cr Floriats' TeleEraph DelirerT Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANID EUCLID AVENUE llaobara o< The Florists' Telegraph DeliTerr. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Milwaukee. Wis. 14 th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN BAUSGHER, Freeport, 111. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receire Carrful Attention and Prompt Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. WHOLBSALI AND RITAO. Ueaibera ol Florists Telegraph Delivery G.G.PollwofthGo. WiU take proper Vl/'i AOOnfkin care of ironr orders In »» !»*,*** l»«li Establisbed 1849 DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, W isconsin. North Dakota. South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention andhlled with strictly tresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlauta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peaohtree. Boston — Ttios. P. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main Bt. Buttalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Cbicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lauge. 26 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Biamley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Tlit Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — James Eadie C^. Cleveland, (J. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. U. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Uallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex.— Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Dea Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer'a Sons. Dulutb. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Kvanston, 111.— M. Welland. I't. Smith, Ark. — George Kye. Freepurt, 111. — John Bauscher. Grand llapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Gntbrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Kansas City— Geo. M. Ivellogg F. & P. Co. Ivansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co, Lincoln, Neb. — C. U. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, liy. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Minneapolis, Miun. — Wbitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Loudon, Conn. — Renter's. New Orleans, La.— Metalre Uldge Nursery Co. New YurU — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McConuell, 611 6th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Thos. F. Gaivin, Inc. New York— Max Schliug, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. B. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Ueuter's. Oklahoma City. Okla. — Furrow & Co. OmaHa. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — ^Portland Flower Store. Provhlence, K. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn.- Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis. Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San. Francisco — Poilesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis.— Alex. C. Gardiner. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Tncoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can, — Dunlop's, CO Yonge St. Toronto. Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver. B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. WashluKton — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L, Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Colmntas Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchl 334 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing Superior, Wis. Alex C. Gardiner, 1418 Tower Ave., Superior, wis. The Largest and most Up-to-Date Flower Store in Superior or Dulutli I can fill your orders for anywhere in Wisconsin or Minne- sota. Fresh quality stock always. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Plower Co* Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers la NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. wire or Fbone Tonr Orders to the Housi or nowxRS. Ostertag Bros. Tbe Largest RetaU Supply Hoase in tbe Wcat. Jefferson and Washington Ave4 Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. riowen or Design Work. Delivered in Aibanr and vicioitT oa telecraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known snd most reliable florist. Only the Best 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and Entrantee safe arrival. Mention the American Fl'orist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. nCffff lUnK vanderbllt HOI6I n||»YA|| 126 Tremont Street DU« I Ull 799 Boylston Stree' Deliverie* to Ste liners and all Eastern Potata Dunlop's 28 The American Florist. Jan. 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Sendyourorders^orQiiicjigQ andSDb- arbsto All order« carefully filled tinder the inpervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr i ^i '^jj/f yq^c. Write or Phone West 822 Member Floriiti' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AU orders carefally filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest, Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Beinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Order- Member of The Florists' Telegraph Deliver. Uention ths American Florist when loriting DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill IITH MINN Wearethecenterotthei;r,;at UUUUin, minn. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S New York. MYER, FLORIST, '^'J^fZi" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading FlorUts KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members Florists Telegraph Delivery .^ss'n , Mention the American Florist when writing c. n. rREY, 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First class stock. Wholesale and Retail Florist G 16 N. 6th St., EORGE RYE "Some Florist" Ft. Smith, Ark Telephone 2656 Established 1880 69 MADISON AVUiUI M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Wetland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O. The JAMES EADIE CO. Store-927 Euclid Avenue. Frank J. Schoen. Frank R. Friedler. Greenhouses— 95 Shaw Avenue. We Aim to Please Our Customers. 2^Ki°5v.t.DENT0N,TEX, Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Souttiern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NKB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Lang Floral & Nursery Go.,ma\! Write or wire headquarters for fiowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too lar^e, none too small. SIMMONS & SON, TORONTO CANADA'S LEADING FLORISTS F. T. D. Members 266 Yonge St. FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., £., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Asfl'n PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad SI. EI Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We lolicit telegraph orders. Reznlar trad* disc 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Sedalla, Missouri Arcliias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notlc. Prompt attention to telegraph and telepbon. orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orderi, 1\^ir<)l1dnn Orders will be carefaUr HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RArnw Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill yoDi orders for Designs and Cnt Flowers in Michigaa Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the FlorUts' Telefapb DeUvw 19^5- The American Florist. 29 Samples Free. Fill Your Empty Benches Now With GLADIOLUS ^E are Growers of this stock in quantity and the bulbs we ship for forcing under glass are especially selected for this purpose. We have a first extra grade for counter. Besides the following standard kinds, most of which we can offer in two sizes (both flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds and many fancy imported novelties secured by our Mr. Vaughan last year in Europe. Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First size $10.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size ■ 8. 00 Augusta, First size 12.00 Augusta, Medium size 10.00 Chicago White, First size 30.00 . Chicago White, Medium size 25.00 !-^^. >*4 America, First size 12.00 America, Medium size 10.00 Florist XXX, mixed 15.00 our We Can Quote Special Prices on Quantities of Several Kinds. eading kinds we can under one inch and We are in position to quote all Seedsmen and Florists who are interested in Gladiolus, either forcing, for counter trade, or for outdoor planting, all sizes from EXTRAS \ down to the smalfer grades. PLANTING STOCK. Of several supply planting stock, white bulbs ) small black bulblets by the bushel. Ask for 1915 Book for Florists. It's a Good One. Special Flower Seed Price List— all Early Stocks. Ask for it. I regard Mrs Francis King as the best florists' variety of its color. Its wonderful profusion of bloom and firmness of its petals makes it a great favorite all along the New Jersey Coast with the cottage people as a cut flower Edmund, G. Comey, Dealer in Cut Flowers. Long Branch, N. J. VAUGHAN SEED STORE, SlJ^^y^oV 30 The American Florist. Jan. 23, The Seed Trade =<< American Seed Trade Association. Lester L. Worse, San Francisco, Calif,, President; J. M, Lupton, Mattituck, .L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Uungan. Philadelptiia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E, Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S, V. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Thirty-Third annual meeting, San Fran- Oiico, Calif., June 1915. "W. Atlee BUEPEE, Philadelphia, Pa., sailed for Costa Rica on a brief vaca- tion trip January IC. Foreign seed shipments are arriv- ing very slowly and delaying badly the completion of wholesale stocks. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Thirty-three sacks of garden seeds were cleared at the customs house January 12 for the A. J. Brown Seed Company. Li. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., writing from Gilroy, Calif., January 15, says that "crop prospects for 1915 so far are good." French Bulbs. — Advices from Tou- lon, France, the middle of December, indicate that the market again will be fixed on the annual reunion of the syn- dicate. Louisville, Kv. — United States Com- missioner Arthur Cox has rendered a decision to the effect that R. B. Hutch- craft, of Paris, Ky., seedsman, is a bankrupt. The meeting of the executive com- mittee of the American Seed Trade Association called for January 20, at Chicago, has been postponed to some future date. Some big lots of German lily of the valley have arrived in Dutch boats, badly sprouted, mostly a total loss. Stock arriving in Danish boats is re- ported to have fared better. Wholesale seed orders in the west are reported as coming in freely. The amount of money spent for telegrams and postage on inquiries for beans un- obtainable is difficult to compute. Auerdeen, S. D. — The program has been issued for the second annual South Dakota corn and alfalfa con- vention which will be held in this city during the week of February 8-15. F. H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, New York, who has just returned from a six months' visit to Japan, says the possibilities of that country seeking a quarrel with the United States are very remote. The decision in the Buckbee- Hohenadel case, details of which ap- peared in our Seed Trade Department last week, pages 1370-1372, has great- ly interested both seed growers and seed dealers. Chicago.— Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade January 20 were as follows: Timothy, .$0.00 to $7.25 per 100 pounds.--A, H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Barnard Co., is making an eastern trip. The national canners and corn pack- ers were in sessloj at the LaSalle ho- tel, Chicago, January 20. The seeds- men In attendance included represen- tatives of the Leonard Seed Co., the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; The Jer- ome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Garrison, N. D. — The Missouri Slope Seed Company has been incor- porated by Geo. L. Robinson, Alex Slagg, both of Garrison, and George Barrow, Emmet, N. D. Capital $5,000. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rap- ids, Mich.; L. L. May, of L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn.; Wm. Fosgate, Santa Clara, Calif.; R. C. McGill, of the McGill Seed Growers' Co., San Francisco, Calif.; Chas. Loechner, of Loechner & Co.. New York. Potatoes.— White potatoes at Chi- cago January 15 sola at a decline of 3@5c a bushel, making the lowest prices in several weeks. Receipts were posted at only 25 cars, but buy- ers would not take hold, except at big concessions, claiming they had more stock on hand than they needed for immediate needs. Sales were made at 85 to 43 cents a bushel on track, with only one car at the outside price. Birmingham, Ala. — The property of the McVay Seed Co., consisting of the stock and fixtures, was sold at public auction, January 11, by order of the bankrupt court and was bid in by J. H. Perdue, the purchase price being $2,900. The sale was confirmed by Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bank- ruptcy. The company has been reor- ganized and incorporated as the Mc- Vay Seed and Floral company, and is ready for business at 2018 First ave- nue. The officers of the new company are: Dr. R. B. Mobley, president; J. H. Perdue, vice president; R. V. Har- ris, secretary and treasurer. The new company has $10,000 capital stock al- ready paid in. Barrel Standardized By Law. Washington, D. C, Jan. 13. — For the first time in history the federal gov- ernment will exercise Its constitutional control of the weights and measures of the country under a bill agreed to today by the house and which already has passed the senate establishing a standard barrel for fruits, vegetables and other dry commodities. The standard barrel bill provides for a barrel with 28% inch staves and 17% inch heads made of material not thick- er than four-tenths of an inch. How- ever, any barrel having a capacity of 7,050 cubic inches will be considered standard. A separate standard is fixed for cranberry barrels. A fine of $500 or imprisonment for six months is the penalty for viola- tion. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Grower! of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence SoUclted. Commission Seed Dealers Exempt. We are indebted to Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., for the subjoined ruling of the treas- ury department in the matter of im- posing revenue tax on commission seed dealers regarding which we have had numerous inquiries recently. Treasury Department, Washington, December 7, 1914. Sir : — Referring to your personal visit to this office relative to the al- leged liability of the customers of D. M. Ferry & Company through their method of handling goods of that firm, you are advised that it is the under- standing of this office from your state- ments and papers submitted that D. M. Ferry & Company receive orders from druggists, country merchants and others for boxes of assorted seeds which are furnished them upon an agreement or contract that the seeds sold shall be paid for at the end of the season, less certain specified dis- counts, and that unsold seeds may be returned to D. M. Ferry & Company. The question of the status of a transaction of this character has been before the supreme court of the state of Alabama, which decided in effect that such transactions did not involve liability as commission merchants, In which view this office concurs, and it is, therefore, held that special tax lia- bility as commission merchants is not incurred by customers of D. M. Ferry & Company under the act of October 22, 1914, and under conditions noted. Respectfully, W. H. OSBORN, Commissioner. Twin Falls, Idaho. — The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. is in the market for a large acreage of peas for the coming season. The local manager, A. E. Wil- son, stated that his company would endeavor to secure 3,000 acres on the tract for the coming season. In the St. Anthony territory the company has secured contracts for more than 4,000 acres for the coming year. Mr. Wil- son stated that the soil and climate on the Twin Falls tract was ideal for pea raising. The contract price for peas which the farmer will raise this coming season is somewhat higher than last year. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Grswers of the follawino Calilornia Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARRO^. RADISH. PARSNIP, PIRSLH, CQIRT. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Write for 1915 Contracting Prices. 19^5- The American Florist. 31 Improved White Spine Cucumber. grown under irrigation by Western Seed &, Irrigation Go Seed Growers and Dealers, Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon. Pumpkin, Squash.Sweetand Field Corn. FREMONT, - - NEBRASKA A (Jmz^m^ SEEDS AND BULBS RE you interested in Freesia Purity Bulbs (first size) at two dollars per hundred, or twelve dollars per thousand ? Ask us about our "below-the- market" specialties and watch for our column announcements. J.M.THORBURNSCO. In business since 1802 53 Barclay Street, New York TBE KIMBERUN SEED CO. seed Growers SANTA CLARA, CAL. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the A^nerxcan Florist when writing Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY&CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brings a Catalogue ALL VARIETIES THOROUGHLY TESTED It is the policy of Jas. Carter & Co., to thoroughly test every strain of flower or vegetable. Not until satisfactory results are shown by actual growing are they listed in the Carter Catalog. That is why Carter's Tested Seeds are so reliable and true to description. If you have not examined the 1915 Carter Catalog — American Edition — write at once for your copy. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 125 Ctiamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Brancli at Seattle. Wasli. In Canada, 133 King St. E., Toronto. Branch of JAS. CARTER & CO., RAINES PARK, ENGLAND Tested & MAJESTY «>NC CeOBCE *'The Seeds with a Pedigree" MentiontUe American Florist when writing FLOWER SEEDS For Early Sowing Complete List for the Asking. 10 per cent discount for Cash. THEY'RE FRESH T. P. O?. Ageratum, blue iO.lO $0.2? Alyssum LittlpGem .10 .45 Aster Oueen of Market, Mixed .. .10 .50 Begonia lirtordii 25 Cobaea Scandens, purple 10 Dracaena Indivisa 10 .25 Forget-Me-Not Victoria 15 .80 Mignonette Machet 10 .50 Petunia, California Giants 25 Salvia Splendens 15 1.00 Salvia Fireball 25 Wholesale List ma CROP OF 1914 T. P. Lobelia Speciosa 10. 10 Lobelia Crystal P. Comp 15 Pyrethrum Aureum 05 Smilax 10 Snapdragon. Giant 10 Stock, Cut and Come Again 25 Stock, Ten Weeks, mixed 25 Stokesia Cyanea 15 Thunbergia 10 Verbenas, Mammoth 15 Vinca. mixed colors 10 Oz. $0.50 1.25 .25 .25 .30 .40 1.00 .40 d as soon as ready. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 231 Jfw^Sw CHICAGO Mention the American Florist jolien writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds „«. cPElD CO LEONARD»f--:!! 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices Mention the American Florist when writing L. FORMOSUM 7-9 in., 9 10 in., 10-11 in.. 11-13 in, Also Japan Grown FREESIA, % and H in. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City I BURPEE'S SEEDS! I Philadelphia | a Wholesale Price List for Floriati C 3 and Market Gardeners. C 1000 seeds. Giant Red Giant Light Blue Giant Dark Blue Giant Zebra Giant McKinley Giant Adonis Giant Psyche Giant Mme. Perret Giant Pansy Seed Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Show Bronze Shades Masterpiece, curled, wayy Orchid-flowered, mixed ;5c; 5C(<), Jl.OO: V4 oz..$l.25: 1 oz..$5.00. Giant Royal Purple Giant Emperor William Giant King of the Blacks Giant Lord Beaconsfield Giant Yellow, dark eye Giant Yellow Giant White, dark eye Giant White For fullerdescription send for catalogue. 1000 seeds. 25c: 5000 Sl.OO: 'i oz.,$1.25; oz..$5.00. Princess (new. upright). Pansy. 500 seeds. 25c; 1000.50c; oz., $10.00. 32 The American Florist. Jan. 23, Vaughan's 1915 Spring Book for Florists Should be in the hands of every plant grower. Flower Seeds, New Roses and Carnations. All Cannas are offered. Write for it at Chicago or New York. 97th "Xear J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Baltimort, Md. Growers of redl^ee Tomato Seeds Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Calif. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnlp Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. Ull cnpn pnuy Wisconsin md Idaho. miurUnU, UUBB. Mention the American Florist when loriting Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, ^*'soii?it"^':"" Swedesboro, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Kohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cncamber, Maikmelon, Squaih and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing IuIobinIn seed go. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rock; rord, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED QRGWERS, Bean, Cacamber, Tomato, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited, Mention the American Florist when writing Reduces cost of Valley Pips. New imports now ready. Bruns* Celebrated Chicago Market BEST VALLEY IN EXISTENCE. $14.00 per 1000. $7.50 per 500. 4.00 per 250. 1.75 per 100. COLD STORAGE VALLEY for February and March, $18.00 per 1000. $9.50 per 500. $5.00 per 250. H. N^. :bi^xj:ns 3032 W.Madison St. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. CONRAD APPEL, Darmstadt, Germany ESTABLISHED 178 9. with guaranteed analysis as per Zurich tests and norms. NATURAL fiRASS SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES for MEADOWS and LAWNS. Clover, Agricultural and Forest Tree Seeds. Agents: LOEWITH, LARSEN S CO., 150 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. The present war does in no way prevent the prompt and most careful execution of all orders via neutral ports. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine quaHties. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK Surplus Beans. We have an estimated surplus of about the fol- lowing amount of Beans: .lOOlbs. Seibert'sLima 8c per lb. 200" Kini; Lima 8c ., 240 " Stringless Green Pod 10c _ 100 " Hopkins Valentine 10c 200" Carrie's Rust Proof 10c ^ 100" Refugee or 1000 10 1 10c _^ 700" Davis White Kidney Wax.. lie This is all crop of 1913. Will sell them at prices named, subject to usual seed trade conditions and subject to being unsold upon receipt of your order. Henry Field Seed Co. SHENANDOAH, - - IOWA Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Steds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey Si., NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Michigan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY. IOWA. .\sk for prices now, 1915 crop. Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnaoiiltiof Pepper, EAg Plant, Tomato, opeGiailiea. vine seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing I9I5- The American Florist. 33 RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters— always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs ) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of [UCALYPIIS and Acacia Seeds F,0.Bll85T, MELBOURNE.AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLI BEANS, write JOHN BODGER £c SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. Schilder Bros.,'"S."^' Get Qnotatioiii From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale rami. Bristol, Pa. CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue Free on Application Fredrick Roemer, gr^ower QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wliolesale Seed Trade. Contract orders now being booked for delivery after harvest, 1915. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Extra Choice Seeds A Few CHOICE SPECIALTIES in SEEDS and DELPHINIUM PLANTS, offered by Blackmore & Langdon BATH, ENGLAND. ALL SAVED FROM CHOICE SELECTED PLANTS BEGONIA SEED. In sealed packets. Varieties for Hanging Baskets, 25c. and 40c. per pkt. Large-flOWerlng Double, 40c. and 80c. per pkt. Also in trade pkts., $1.26, $2.66, $5.15, $10.30. Single, 16c. , 40c. and 80c., and trade pkts., $1.25, $2.56, $5.15, $10.30. Single, in six separate colors, White, Pink, Rose, Scarlet, Crimson, Yellow, 80c. AQUILEGIA, Special Long-spurred, in all best shades of color. $1.00 and $2.00 per doz. pkts.; $1.25 per oz. CYCLAMEN. Very choice, in mixed colors. $6.09 per oz. Pure White, extra fine, $7.30 per oz. DELPHINIUM, extra choice. Saved from our Gold Medal Collection of best named varieties. 50c., $1.00 and $2.00 per doz. pkts.; 76c. peroz.; $7.30 per lb. POLYANTHUS. No better can be bought. Mixed, $1.83 per oz; $1.00 and $2.00 per doz. pkts.; White, Yellow and Fancy, $2.56 peroz.; Crimson, $3.65 peroz. PANSY, Extra Selected. From Bath's Empress Strain. $1.00 and $2.00 per doz. pkts.; $3.68 per oz. Special Trade Offer of Begonia Tubers, various Seeds, Delphinium Plants, and Retail List of Choicest Named Double Begonias, Basket Begonias, Delphiniums, etc., etc., free on application. DELPHINIUM ROOTS. $2.00, $2.46, $2.92, $3.65 and $4.87 per doz. Blackmore & Langdon, Bath, England Mention the American Florist when writing EUROPEAN SEEDS Kelways Can Quote and Deliver: Beet Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Lucerne Celery Mustard Kale Radish And Flower Seeds Rape Spinach Rutabaga Turnip Winter Tares or Vetches Spring Tares Those who have formerly placed their orders in other quarters will like, under present circumstances, our prices. Please write at once while stocks last, both for present delivery and for delivery later, and on contract for next fall. British sailings continue all the time. KELWAY & SON, Seed Growers To The Trade. Langport, England Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA. CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing E] SEED BULB PLANT IIESD FOR 0*TAI-llOrK.. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON • 41 W»«t 14lh St.. K»K »«rli. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Send for Wholesale Fall Catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full lilt of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS 34 The American Florist. Jan. 23, (?= The Nursery Trade Anerlcan Association of Nurserymen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. AVelch, Shenandoah, la.. Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y. , Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit, llich., June 23-35, 1915. Live Oak, Calif. — Fire destroyed the home of A. E. Davis, nurseryman, January 3. Loss, §1,000 St. Paul, Mink.— L. L. May & Co. report their sales of nursery stock to date exceed last season's business to date by 35 per cent. Durant, Okla. — At the annual meet- ing of the directors of the Durant Nursery Co., January 6, "W. A. Wagner was chosen as manager. Jacksonville, Fla. — The American Spineless Cactus Co, has incorporated with headquarters in this city, and will soon establish a nursery of five acres. Kalispel, Mont. — The Montana Hor- ticultural Society held its annual meet- ing in this city January 19-21. It was one of the best meetings the society has held. Heyworth, III. — Frank Johnson, who has been identified with the Phoenix Nursery Co., at Normal, 111., for 25 years, is contemplating the establish- ment of a nursery here. Richmond. Ind. — Park Superintend- ent Ford and City Forester Spray, have suggested to the board of pub- lic works the establishment of a nurs- ery in Glen Miller park for the pur- pose of raising shade trees. Houston, Tex. — Griffing Bros., nur- serymen, of Port Arthur, Tex., with branches all through the South, have opened a Houston branch, at Lowell street and Montrose boulevard. Henk Dirken is manager of the local branch. Greensboro, N. C. — The war in Eu- rope has almost completely paralyzed the commerce of France and some of the other countries involved, but not quite. A shipment of 35,000 apple trees, just imported from France by a local nursery, is evidence that they are still doing some business over there. Johnny Appleseed Monument Johnny Appleseed, historic character of pioneer days, who went about over Ohio planting apple trees, will have a monument erected in his honor, if the plans of the horticultural society of Ohio State University prove suc- cessful. At a recent meeting, this or- ganization voted to solicit donations from horticulturalists of the state for this purpose. For years, there has been talk of erecting a monument to this well-known character, but here- tofore nobody has pushed actively the campaign for subscriptions. The so- ciety proposes to rush the campaign, however, and already has started the collection of money. The body of Johnny Appleseed at present lies in an unmarked grave near Indianapolis. The students who are in- terested in apple culture deem It a shame that this man who did every- thing in his power to make Ohio a leading state in the raising of apples, should be unremembered. August Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.BOX 752, or 5 1 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITT Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and larE:e sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreea Specialisb Urgest Gnwen id Ameria Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vinei. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES Rose Stocks, Fruit Tree Stocks, Young Evergreen and Deciduous Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Young Forest Stocks, new, rare or noticeable Trees and Shrubs, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, etc. Write for prices to F. H. MICHAUD, CENTRAL PARK, B. C. Agent for E. Turbat 6c Co., Orleans, France Mention the American Florist when writing MANETTI, On Hand. Best English Stocks. Grafting size, 3-5 m/m, not "as they run," but re-graded here, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.50 the 1000, while they last. Jackson &. Perkins Co., Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ROSE BOOK The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing For The Home Garden By George C. Thomas, Jr. Ordering. Pruning, Cultivation. GENERAL SCOPE: Ttie Propagation of Roses. Location and Preparation. Tile Best Varieties wiili tlieir Characteristics. Flaming. Some General Information and Hints of Hybridization. Climbers Elaborately illustrated with % reproductions in full color of leading varieties of roses and a few halftone plates. Handsome cloth binding, in slip case. Price, $4.00. postage or expressage extra. American Florist Co., 440 South Dearborn Street, CMcagO Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. One year. 12 to 18 inches: IH to 2 feet. Two years. 12 to 18 inches; IH to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. Prices will be advanced February first. 1 oiler a lot of 150,000. 2 years, 12 (o 18 inches, well rooted and with good tops, at a AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra 6ne, 12 to 18 inches. Two years, IVz to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGU. Transplanted, stocky plants, 6 to 9 inches; y to 12 inches; 12 to 18 inches; IH to 2 feet sizes by the 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 19^5- The American Florist. 35 iMMMiiiiniiiHniriniiiiiMiiinniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniitiiniiiiiiiiinrniiiiiMiiiiiniriiiiuiiniHMiMniniiMiiininMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMMiiHiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiMiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiniiiitit^^ Vaughan's Cannas HEADQUARTERS for all Leading Varieties. NEW CANNA FIREBIRD, TUe best red-flowered, green leaved canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 Per 100 Allemnnia % 2.50 Beaiite Poltevlne .... 3.50 Burbank 2.50 Buttercup 5.00 Chas. Henderson Comte de Sachs. . . David Harum . . . . E]gandale Florence Vaughan . 2.50 2.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 Per 1000 Per 100 PerlOOO $20.00 Frederick Benary $3.50 $30.00 30,00 Huut^arla, $2 per doz. IS. 00 20.00 Improved Mont Blanc 7.00 65.00 40.00 Kins Humbert 4.00 35.00 20.00 Long Branch 5.00 45.00 20.00 Louisiana 2.50 20.00 30.00 Mad. Crozy 3.00 25.00 30.00 Milwaukee 3.50 30.00 30.00 .Mrs. Alfred Conard. . . 12.00 100.00 Per 100 Mrs. Ivari Kelsey % 3.50 New Chicago 10.00 Niagara 2.50 Prince ^VIed 2,50 Queen Charlotte 3.50 Souv. de A. Crozy. . . . 3.50 The Express 5.00 Venus 3,50 \Vm. Sanders 5.00 AVyoming 3.00 PerlOOO $30.00 90.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 30,00 45.00 25.00 riELD-GROWN ROSE STOCK 2 yr. 3 yr. CLIMBING ROSES — Per 100 Per 100 Alberlc Barbler $14.00 $16.00 Crimson Rambler 15.00 18.00 Desire Bergera 15.00 Delight 15.00 18.00 Dorothy Perkins 15.00 18.00 Excelsa 18.00 20.00 Flower of Fairfield... 16.00 18,.00 Lady Gay 15.00 18.00 Tausendschon 16.00 18.00 AVhlteDorothyPerkins 16.00 18.00 BABY RAMBLER ROSE.S — Crimson BabyRambler 14.00 16.00 Ema Teschendorf!. . . . 18.00 22.00 Jessie 18.00 20.00 Mad. J. Gouchanlt. . . . 35.00 HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES — 2 yr. Per 100 Alfred Colomb $14.00 American Beauty 15.00 Baroness Rothschild 14.00 Fisher Holmes 15.00 Frnu K. Druschki 14.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 14.00 John Hopper 14.00 Mabel Morrison 15.00 Magna Charta $14.00 Marshall P. Wilder 15.00 Mrs. J. Laing 14.00 Paul Neyron 14.00 Prince C. de Rohan 14.00 Ulrich Brunner 14,00 Victor Verdler 15.00 HYBRID TEA ROSES — 2 yr. Per 100 Avoca 18.00 Capt. Christy 15.00 Caroline Testout 15.00 Gruss an Teplltz 15.00 J. B. Clark 16.00 Jonkherr J. L. Mock 18.00 Kalserin A. Victoria 16.00 Killarney 18.00 Lady Ashtown 18.00 La France 15.00 Mrs. Aaron ^Vard 18.00 White Killarney 20.00 VARIOUS ROSES — Rugosa -*lba 15.00 Rubra 14.00 All the Leading Novelties in Rose Stock Book Orders Novp Prices per 100 O. R. Grafted George Elgar — New Yellow Cecile Brunner. $15.00 $25.00 Hoosier Beauty — The New Red Rose 35,00 Grafted and Own Root Stock For March Delivery. 2 1/2 -inch — Prices per 1000 Own Root Grafted Ophelia $100.00 $150.00 Hadley 100.00 150.00 Prince C. de Arenberg 65.00 120.00 Milady 65.00 120.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 65.00 120.00 Killarney Brilliant 100.00 150.00 Sunburst 100.00 100.00 Francis Scott Key 100.00 100.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 150.00 For March Delivery. Prices per 100 Mrs. F. P. Thompson — Shell Pinlt, Sport of O. R. Grafted Shawyer 30.00 35.00 New \Vhite Shawyer 30.00 35.00 Quality Carnation Cuttings For Immediate Delivery. Rooted Cuttings — Per 100 PerlOOO Alice $12.00 $100.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Enchantress " 3.00 25.00 Gloriosa 3.00 25.00 Good Cheer 12.00 100.00 Herald 3.50 30.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 Pink Sensation 12.00 100.00 Philadelphia 3.00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White AVonder 3,00 25,00 DECORATIVE PLANTS Doz. Per 100 3 $ 5,00 $40.00 3 7.50 60.00 3 10.00 75.00 Araucaria Excelsa — Whorls 9 inches 12 inches 15 inches Araucaria Glauca — 10-12 inches 2-3 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus — Seedlings ready Feb. 15 2y2-inch $ 3,00 4 -inch 12,00 Asparagus Sprengeri — Seedlings from flats, 2-inch Crotons— Doz. 4-inch $ 4.00 5-inch 6.00 FERNS for all Purposes. Per 100 Per 1000 $ 6.00 25.00 4.00 Per 100 $30.00 Assorted Ferns for (Dlshes- Doz. Per 100 PerlOOO A choice assortment, our selec- tion of varieties, 2»A-inch $0.50 $ 3,00 $25,00 Boston Ferns — Each Doz. Per 100 3-inch pots $0.15 % 1.25 $ 8,00 4-ipch pots 25 2.50 20.00 5-inch pots 40 4.50 35.00 6-inch pots 75 S.OO 60.00 7-inch pots 1.00 10.00 75.00 8-inch pots 1.25 14.00 100.00 Kentia Fosteiiana— Size pot Leaves 6-inch pots 5-6 7-inch pots 6-7 10-inch pots 6-7 Keutia Fosteriana — Made No. of plants 7-inch 3 7-inch 3 S-inch 3-4 10-inch Phoenix Canarlensis — 7-inch Pandanus Veitehli — 4-ineh pots — 3 for $1 Height 30-32 ins. 36-40 ins. 60 ins. up. Height 28-30 ins. 30-34 ins. 34-3.?, ins. 70-74 ins. Each Doz, % 1.50 $17.00 3.25 8,00 2.50 3.00 4.00 15.00 28-30 ins 1.50 6-inch pots 65. BEGONIAS. .60 1.50 27.50 32.50 45.00 6,00 = Pe n. .$ Glory de Chatelaine* March delivery. 2- Glor>' of Cincinnati, ^Iay delivery, 2-in.... Glorle de Lorraine — Mav delivery. 2-inch. HARDY CLLMBERS. 2 years Doz. Per 100 .Impelnpsls Veltchii $1.75 Clematis — Henryli ") Jackmanl V 3.00 Mad. B. Vlellard J I'anlculata 1.50 $12.00 20.00 10,00 r 100 PerlOOO 6.00 $ 50.00 IS. 00 160.00 14.00 120.00 3 years Doz, Per 100 $2,00 $15.00 4.20 2,00 30.00 15.00 I Chicago YaUghao's Seed Store New York I = Greenhouses: Western Springs, Illinois. = 7IIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII iniiiiintiiMininiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiuiiiiiiMiiiriiriniiiiiT 36 The American Florist. Jan. 2j, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President : Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia. Pa.. Vice- President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., Treasurer. The Fifth annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of New York will be held at Ithaca, Feb- ruary 9-12. TOPEKA Kan.— The Kansas State Horticultural Society has for distribu- tion a number of volumes of Nos. 27, 28, 29 and 32, which contain papers of interest to truck and fruit growers. These volumes will be sent free to those writing the secretary, J. L. Pel- ham, Topeka. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables. Chicago, January 19.— Mushrooms, 40 to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 18 cents to 22 cents per box; radishes, 25 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches; aspara- gus, $2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 71/2 cents to 20 cents; cucum- bers, $1.50 per dozen. New York, January 19.— Cucumbers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, 75 cents to $1.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $3.00; lettuce, per strap, $1.00 to $1.50. Vegetables Under Glass. Ed. Asiekcan Florist : In growing lettuce in greenhouses, how many years can the same soil be used if it is covered with manure through the summer months and kept well wet down? . Do the larger grow- ers adopt above plan? Would it be possible to grow a crop of cauliflower in the greenhouse during the fall months? I would like to have it ready for market about November 1 to No- vember 15. Any information as to the time to sow seed, kind of seed, time to move inside, distance apart to set plants and kind of soil, would be ap- preciated. Do the large lettuce grow- ers let their houses lie idle in summer? If not, what to they grow in vegeta- bles? Is it too warm for tomatoes? Missouri Beginner. Lettuce growers as a rule believe that the soil in greenhouses improves with age it properly cared for. There are several points to observe : First, keep adding enough manure annually to provide plenty of humus. Second, supply a proper amount of lime to avoid acidity. Third, use liberally acid phosphate or bone meal to sup- ply phosphates, of which the manure is deficient. Fourth, practice good .sanitation, which means the prompt removal of all crops and residues to avoid diseases. It is generally best to apply the lime in the fall and the phosphatic elements in the spring to separate them as much as possible, as ui V are unfriendly elements. In regard to cauliflower, it would be perfectly practical to grow a crop in the fall if the houses, soil and es- pecially the grower are right. Such varieties as Snowball require about 90 days to maturity. All cauliflowers are exceedingly sensitive to checks, which cause them to button and bolt to seed, hence the plants need close attention. Some growers resort to pot- ting the young plants to make the final transplanting easier. If cauli- flower plants are allowed to grow too large before transplanting to perma- nent beds, success is seldom obtained — keep the young plants growing from the first and transplant as soon as of nice size. Cauliflowers require a very rich soil and much water. Growers prefer cow manure to any other ma- terial, to which should be added a fair allowance of bone meal. Distance apart can be 18x18 inches or a trifle less. Large growers keep their houses busy most of the time. Cucumbers generally follow lettuce and these cu- cumbers are carried down to the point when the outdoor crop breaks the market. Tomatoes answer the same purpose — the choice depends upon mar- ket conditions, or overhead room in the houses. Cucumbers, of course, re- quire much more room, as they are ^rown up right under glass. Where the heat is too intense in summer a little shade on the glass will benefit either cucumbers or tomatoes. Marketman. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. Installation of oSicers was one of the features of the monthly meeting of the society held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., January 8. The of- ficers for the ensuing year are as fol- lows : W. J. Sealey, president; Wm. Morrow, vice-president; Robert Wil- liamson, treasurer; J. B. McArdle, sec- retary; P. W. Popp, corresponding sec- retary. The executive committee is composed of the following : James Stuart, Bwen MacKenzie, Wm. Mor- row, Thos. Ryan, Jas. Foster and J. T. Burns. All monthly meetings for the ensu- ing year will start promptly at 7 :30 p. m., thereby enabling those who come from a distance to attend the meetings and stay until the business session is finished, before leaving. Two new members were elected and several proposals for membership were received and filed. A very satisfac- tory report was received from the ex- ecutive committee and placed on file. It was decided at this meeting to hold the annual summer show, the time and place to be definitely settled at the next meeting. A committee was also appointed to make all arrangements for the annual entertainment and dance, to be held in February. The date and location of the hall will be announced at an early date. The prizes offered by J. B. McArdle, seedsman, Greenwich, Conn., for the best IS carnations, six each of three varieties, caused a wonderful display to be placed on the exhibition tables. All of the old favorites, as well as the novelties of recent introduction, were shown in the greatest profusion, and of a quality not to be surpassed any- where. The judges awarded the first prize to Thos. Ryan; second prize to John Canning; third prize to Robt. Grunnert. The other competitors were each acorded a hearty vote of thanks for their splendid display. In the non- competitive class, the judges made the following awards : Samuel Bachelor, manager of the Amohat Greenhouses, Mamaroneck, N. Y., vote of thanks for each of several very fine vases of car- nations and a cultural certificate for a grand vase of Carnation Gorgeous; Thos. Ryan, vote of thanks for a vase of mixed carnations; P. W. Popp, vote of thanks for a vase of carnations, variegated yellow sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward; vote of thanks to Thos. Aitchi- son for display of carnations; A. Wynne, highly commended for vase of seedling carnations; Carl Hanken- son, vote of thanks for a vase of Pink Killarney roses; A. L. Marshall, highly commended for a grand vase of cut orchid blooms, laelias in variety; Robt. Williamson, for specimen cypripedium was highly commended. A bunch of rhubarb and plate of tomatoes from Robt. Grunnert were awarded a vote of thanks. A specimen plant of Buddleia Asiatica from P. W^. Popp was given a vote of thanks. The lecturer for the evening was Neil Morrow Ladd, president of the Greenwich Bird Protective Society, who spoke in a very convincing man- ner, and the beautifully colored views which were projected on a screen were true to life and showed the various methods of attracting the birds, the feeding during severe weather, and the various devices used for feeding and sheltering. The subject is worthy of serious consideration by the members of our profession. A rising vote of thanks was extended to the speaker for his interesting lecture. The sub- ject of the lecture scheduled for the next meeting will be "Coniferous Trees," by James Kelley of Mt. Caanan, Conn. The next meeting will be held February 12. John Canning offers cash prizes for the best vase of roses, any variety. P. W POPP, Cor. Sec'y. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Arancarla Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 10 12 W. Ontario St., PhlladelpMa, Pa. Watcb lor our Trade Mark ttsmpci on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper eradei li thus easily exposed. Fresh samplt ^.^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^Q^*^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addreai Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. Panl. Minn mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 lUnstrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Utablished 1787.) CPCPIAI TIE?' Beans. Beets. Cabbages. Carrots. Kohl Rabl. Leek. Lettuces. Onions. Peas, OrCUIHLIICOi Radishes. Spinach. Turnips Swedes. Asters. Balsams. Begonias. Carnationi Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums. Pansies. Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per V^ oz.. $1.00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own rast groanda, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. J9I5- The American Florist. 37 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES Commercial Section: Golden Queen, Crystal Gem, IVIarigold, Modello, Tekonsha. Exhibition Section: Calumet, Silver King, IVIankato, Algonac, Kewanee. POMPONS Niza, Zora, Rodi, Veta, lllona, Neola. As usual our new creations have eclipsed all rivals, so that our novelties stand beyond competition. More important however is the high standard of excellence they possess. The most meritorious collection we have ever distributed and out rank any previous offerings from any source. All our novelties have been fully indorsed by the Chrysanthemum Society of America. Complete descriptions with prices on application. See report issue of January 16, The American Florist, page 1347. The Best of the 1914 Novelties for Florists' use are the two pinks: Chieftain, Midseason. Edwin Seidewitz, Late. And the two Whites: Oconto, Early. Smitil's Ideal, Midseason. Those interested in exhibitions should not overlook NERISSA Incurved deep pink. Not only a bouncer when grown to single stem, but fine for specimen plants. Was awarded $50.00 Cup as best plant out of 54 plants in 14-inch pots at Philadelphia, ODESSA. Incurved bright yellow. A fine grower and produces an enor- mous bloom. It eclipsed all other yellows for size and finish at the American Institute Show New York. We also have the other good ones. Now is the time to decide on what to grow next year. Why not discard some of the old unsalable kinds and try the newer ones? If you have not received our preliminary list ask for one. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. 38 The American Florist. Jan. 23, Tuberous Rooted Begonias Splendid imported bulbs now on hand. Grown from the finest large flowering strains. Single Sorts. Doz. lOO 1000 White, scarlet, yellow, pink. 40c $2.50 $20.00 Double Sorts. White, scarlet, yellow, pink. 50c 3.50 30.00 Seedsmen write us for MAILING SIZE prices. SPIRAEA Large Clumps. Plump Eyes. Special prices to close out to make room for our spring bulbs. Per 100 Gladstone (white) $6.00 Queen Alexandra (pick) 7.00 GLOXINIAS GrassUolia Granditlora All tlie spotted and Tigered variations. Per 100 Per 1000 Separate colors $3.50 $3 0 00 Mixed colors 3.00 28.00 Write For Our 1915 Book For Florists. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK PRIMROSES. Obconlca Alba Rosea and Sanguinea, 214 in. pots, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Asp. Fluitiosus and Sprengerl, IV^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Vinca Varlegata, 3x3i4-in. pots, $5.00 pel 100. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, J2.B0 per 1000. Cannas, dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of Alle- mania, Burbanls, Italia, Gray, Penn- sylvania, Beauty, Bedder, Vaughan, Henderson, Charlotte, Harum, Patry, Hose, etc., at $1.25 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist lohen writing WANTED The following plants, well established, in 2-inch pots 50 Hibiscus Cooperi. 50 Jessamine Maid of Orleans. 50 Palmagranite. SOThunbertfii Fragrans. 300 Marguerites, Mrs. Sansbury. 50 Brugmansia, Reply with prices. L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. Mention the American Florist v)hcn writini) BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock FFramid8.2 ft $1 OOeach Pyramids, 2^5 ft 1.50 each Pyramids. 3 ft 2.00eacb Pyramids. 3H,ft 2. .50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 id 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "'cVicago *• Mention the American Florist when writing YOUNG STOCK ROSES, CARNATIONS We are booking orders now. Delivery of rooted cuttings of carnations at once or when you are ready. We have all the new and standard varieties. CARNATIONS Order early of the following: Enchantress Supreme, Matchless and Champion. ROSES Ophelia, Prince Arenber^, Francis Scott Key and Killarney Brilliant. Let Us Know What You Want and We Will Quote You Prices To Fit. We Give Particular Attention to Careful Packing. S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc. Westerly, R. 1. MATCHLESS A GREAT SUCCESS MATCHLESS is the best and most profitable white carnation to grow, having no equal in earliness, vigor of growth and production. It is superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities and is non-bursting. It is a continuous bloomer and is handled with ease by any grower. Fine Rooted Cuttings for Immediate Delivery, $6.00 per 100; .?50.00 per 1000; ,$112.50 per 2500; $200.00 per 6000, We also offer MRS. C. W. WARD and BEACON, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, New York Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Indiana Robert Craig Co... afii PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Planti. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. J9I5- The American Florist. 39 The New French Hydrangeas For Spring Sales and IVfemorial Day Our stock is in prime condition, retarded dormant plants from 6-inch pots, in fine shape to flower for Spring Sales or for Memorial Day; any of the varieties described below at $30.00 per IGO. Avalanc&e A splendid large white with a well esiab ished reputation ; an easy variety to force. Bouquet Rose. Large trusses of rosy amber tu' ning to bright pink; a favorite with all growers. Dentelle, Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy white color. E.G. Hill. Trusses of immense size, colora roost pleasing shade of pink which does not fade, growth vigorous, foliage of a pea ereen color, large and at'ractive. General de Vlbraye. A favorite wherever seen; veiy large beads of bright rose colored flowers, a splendid early forcing variety. La Lorraine, v^ery arge flowers, pale rose, turn- ing lo bight pirk; has become a general favorite. Mme. A. RKerain. Superb bright rose color; very vigorous and tlonferous. Mme. E. MouUlere. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today, an early easy variety to force, Mme. Maurice Hsmar. A delicate fresh-rose color, a vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well fls the trusses being ve'y large. Mile. A^es Barillet. A splendid «liite; flowers large aud very freely produced, Mousseline. A beautiful mauve-rosewith cream- cuiored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. Mont Rose. Immense panicles of clear-flesh rose entirely distinct, one of the best very early fl iwering varieties. Ronsard. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiiul roife-tint. Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. One of the very best of splendid erect habit, very rob"st, me- dium sized heads of bright rose colored flowers: one of t' e very best of the Bouquet Rose type. Senateur Henri David. Another splendid rose- colored variety, with red reflections ; flowers produced in immense large heads: on the style of La Lorra'ne, but an earlier bloomer. Vieux Chateau. Very large pure white becoming suffused with delicate rosy carmine as they mature. Hydrangea Otaksa. Dormant plants. 6-inch pots. $2.^.00 per 10); 10 inch tubs. Sl.OOeach: 12 inch tubs. $2.50 each. NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEA. For full line of seasonable Plants, Bulbs. Seeds. Etc., see our current Wholesale Price List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. A LL Nursery men, Seedsmen aDdKlorists wisbins ^^ to do business with Europe should send for the "Borticnitnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental bouses. Annua) aabscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As tbe H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cantssbould, with tbe subscription, send a copy of their i.atalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." CUlweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts. En^and A. N. Piersofl, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. JANUARY Pi ice List 2H and 4-inch ROSES <2fifl FFni Ff LORAL COMPAHYe^ Mention the American Florist when writing EXTRA FINE ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS $ 3.00 per 100 25.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rate— Immediate Delivery. Milady White Kiilarney My Maryland Pink Kiilarney Order Now. GEO. WITTBOLD CO., L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. 40 The American Florist. Jan. 23, Rooted Carnation Cuttings Peerless Pink. Dark pinlc. The best and most profitable Carnation introduced to the trade last season. No other new car- nation can equal it in early and continuous productiveness. The blooms command the highest prices at all times. Rooted Cuttings, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per lODO Champion, scarlet $6 00 $50.00 Yellow Prince 6.00 50.00 MatCllleSS, white 6.00 50 00 Philadelphia, pink 6.00 50 00 Princess Dagmar, crimson 6 00 50.00 Gloria, pink, free 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight $6.00 $50.00 The Herald, scarlet 4.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 White Wonder 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 Enchantress 3.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 25 00 25.00 25.00 All stock guaranteed. Quality the first consideration. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. A. T. PYFER, Manager. Long Distance Phone, Central 3373. fieraniums by the Thousands (From 2 and 2^•in. Pots) Alptionse Klcard, Beaate and Jeunesse Polte- vlne. s. A. Nutt, General Grant, Montmort Mme. Buchner, Mme. Roselear, La Favorite, Miss f. Perkins, etc Fine A No. 1 sand rooted cuttings, transplanted to pots, $2.50 per 100. $2i.50 per 1000. Paul Campbell, $3,25 per 100 $30.00 per 1000. We grow 28 varieties of Geraniums. Send for com piete list and special prices on what quantity you will need. Eight best varieties of IVY GERANIUMS, $3.00 per 130. $28.00 per 1000. 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs by the thousands. Send for prices. Also abundance of other stock. Correspondence Solicited. Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniimit, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poilevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and WUtmani Ferns; 3 in., 10c; 4iD.,15c: 5-in.. 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4 in.. $10.00: 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2^-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2,00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SM I L AX strong plants, V/2 inch, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOCK). Asparagus Sprengerl, strong 2^ inch, $2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annuallv. Some of the best florists in America are rp^rular cu-tomers. These plants are in extra (food shape this year and hi-avy rooted, k'rown on hijfh land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings. Home of Pansies, GLEAN, N. Y. SEASONABLE STOCK Large Quantities Ready For Immediate Stiipment. Doz. Acalypha, Macafeana, 2 in . .$0.50 Alyssum, Double Giant and Uwarf.2in 40 3in 75 Altemantheras, 2 in., 10 var. ..50 Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in . . .75 Beionia Vernon, mixed, 2 in. .40 3in 75 Begonia Gloire de Chate- lalne.2in 1.00 Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompon, 100 var., 2 in 50 Sin 75 ruchsias, 20 var.,2in 50 Sin 75 Geraniums, SO lar., standard sorts, 2 in 3 in Hardy English Ivy, 2 in 3 in Lantanas, 10 var., 2 in 3 in .50 .75 .50 ,75 .40 .75 100 $3,00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 S.OO 4.00 200 3.00 2.C0 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1000 $18.50 18.50 25.00 18.50 18 50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18,50 25.00 18.50 18.50 Doz. Lemon Verbenas, Aloysia citriodora, 2 in $0.40 Sin 75 Moonvines, white and blue, 2in 40 Sin :. ,75 Petunias, double mixed and single mixed. 2 in 40 Sin 75 Petunias, double white, 2 in,, .50 Sin 75 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich, 2in 40 Sin 75 Parlor Ivy (5enecio Scandens) 2in 40 Sin ,75 Swainsonla, pink and white. 2in 40 Sin 75 Dahlia Roots and Canna Roots. 100 $2 00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3 00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1000 $18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18 50 25.00 25.00 18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 Send for our regular wholesale catalogue. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, M. Mention the American Florist when writing This Ought To Be OF INTEREST To YOU. That Local Growers have placed the Largest Individual Orders for my New Carnation "Alice" offered to the Trade this season. Some have doubled, and trebled their orders on successive visits. The color is an exquisite shade of clear soft pink, midway between Enchantress and Gloriosa. Habit of plant ideal, stronsr, very early, and a continuous, and without doubt the most productive commercial variety I have offered to date. Prices: Per 100, S12.01: perlOOO. $100.00: per 2500, $237.50; per 5000. $450.00: per 10.000, $800.00. If you have not seen it, send for descriptive circular, and get your order in now. Over Ellis, Mass. 200,000 sold. PETER FISHER, Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farnus, p. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. GERANIUMS All sold until the latter part of February. March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mississippi River in good growinp condition. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poltevine, $15.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, fine lot ready now at $2 50 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, L&NCASTEfl, PA. ^9^5- The American Florist. 41 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. bigb Each Per doz 6-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 $12.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 9-JD. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 40 to 42 in. high $ 4.00 9-in cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 42 to 48 in. high 5.00 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5M ft 10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 olants in tub, 5M to 6 ft 12.50 12'in. ceda tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. bieh, heavy 15.00 12in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 20.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 7-in. tub, 18 in. hieh. 24 in. spread 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2H-in. pot 4 3 in. pot 5 4-in. pot 5 to 6.. 5-in. pot 5 to6. 6-in. pot..., 6to7 24 Leaves In. high In. high .. 8 to 10.. ..12 .15 .18 Each Per doz. $1.50 2.00 .$0.40 4.50 . .50 6.00 .1.00 12.00 Each Perdoi 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 $ 2.50 30.00 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 36 to 38 3.00 36.00 9in.cedartub 6 to 7 42to45 4.00 48.00 9 in. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 Cibotium Schiedei 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread each, $4.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABUSHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenklntown. Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Quick Action Saves You Money CARNATIONS To make room, we offer, subject to prior sale the following A No. 1 Stock 4500 2-in., Mrs. C. W. Wardf All ready and -jfor 3-in., 2750 2-in , White Enchantress'j at $25.00 per lOOO, or $13.75 for 500. -Also- 2000 VARIEGATED VINCAS All clean, strong stock, at $10,00 per 1000; $7.60 for 600, or $3.50 for 200. Bank Draft in all instances to accompany order. NOW GET BUSY. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES DENVER, - - COLORADO. Mention the American Florist when writing RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety. Write for prices. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Roofed ROSE CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $2.60 $20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $3i0 $22.50 Pink Klllarney 3.00 22.50 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00 22.50 White Klllarney 3.00 22.50 Sunburst 8.00 22.50 Rose Plants. Extra fine 2'2 inch stock for February 1 delivery. You can get what you want here in any quantity and at prices that are cheap considering the unusually fine quality. Order today. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $3.00 $26.00 Sunburst $4.00 $35.00 Klllarney 4.00 35.00 Ward 4.00 35.00 White Klllarney 4.00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Shawryer 4.00 35.00 Milady 4.00 35.00 Carnation Cuttings 250,000 Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality every- where and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress .$2.00 $17.60 Pink Enchantress 2.00 17.50 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Beacon (red) $2 00 $17.50 White Perfection 2.00 17.50 Herald (extra fine red). 3.00 27.50 Josie Merle (fine pink seedling) 3.00 27.50 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 42 The American Florist. Jan. 23, NEW ROSES fOR SPRING DELIVERY MRS. F. F. THOMPSON-Beautlful Shell Pink. WHITE SHAWYER-Pure White. Both sports of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. If you handle the parent successfully, you certainly must investigate these two Roses. Just as good ! Just as free growing and just as remunerative ! SEPTEMBER MORN— (Turner). Light pink Rose from California. "A Rose by any other name mi^ht smell as sweet," but this is the sweetest Rose we have ever grown. HOOSIER BEAUTY. Dorner's crimson; seems to be the King in its color. Now grafting all the above. Place your order for early delivery. Grafted Stock, $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Own Root Stock, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. 101 yl WlDIFXIFCl* OPHELIA. HADLET. PRINCE D'ARENBERG, KIUARNEY BRILLIANT. MAD\ME HERRIOT. ■ i'l**' T /-%KI L. I I l-S* Grafted, 117.50 per lOO; $130.00 per lUOO. own Root, tli.SO per 100; $120.00 psr 1000. These varieties, with a full list of Novelty 'Mums and Carnations, fully described in our Catalogue, which will be mailed for the asking. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. 1..:^ H^^ THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb evtr printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters I covering all sides of k growing, propagating, jstoring, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. SPECIALTIES Roses, irom ^-iDCD poia, Chrysantliemains Carnations for fall delivery. Smllai, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for litt. Wood Brothers. I'^^V^ If you are short of Bloominfi: Plants, such as Azaleas Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, W ire vour order to GEO. A. KUHL, «««"SS!i'wER PEKIN, ILL. CARNATION CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2.50 $20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20-00 Mrs. C. W.Ward 2.50 20.00 Northport 2.50 20.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Commodore 2.50 20.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 For February Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 Matchless $6.00 $50.00 Princess Dagmar 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25 00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni. etc , $3 00 per 100, $26 00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, 5-iu. pots, very bushy, 20 cents, Adiantum Glory of Murdrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, .35c; 4-in. pot, 25c. Asparagus Plumosus, 'iV^ in , *3 On per luO; $26.00 per 1000. Cibotlum Schledel, 6-in. pot plants, 76 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Cyrtomium R ickfordianum, 4-in. pots, 10c; 5-in , 20c; 6. in., 35c. Bougainviilea Glabra Sanderiana, l-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. Hydrangea, poterown, French sorts, including I/a Lorraine, Mad. E. Mouil- liere. Mad. Miurice, Hdmar, Mad. Gaillard, Mad. Chantard, 6-in. pot plants, ready for 6-in., at $26.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-iu., 4 to 6 shoots, $25.00 per 100. " '• 8-in., 6 to8 shoots, 60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Vaughan's 1915 Spring Book for Florists Should be in the hands of every plant grower. Flower Seeds, New Roses and Carnations. All Cannas are offered. Write for it at Chicago or New York. jg^s- The American Florist. 4S Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. » AMPEIiOPSIS. Ampclopsis Veitchli. 2-year. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100; S-year, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughans Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ARAUCARTAS. Araucarias. Excelsa, 9 Inches. 3 whorls. $5 per doz.; $40 per 100; 12 Ina., 3 whorls, $7.50 per doz.; $60 per 100; 15 ins.. 3 whorls, $10 per doz.; $76 per 100. Glauca, 10-12 Ins.. 2-3 whorls. $8 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. __^ Araucarla excelsa. C-in.. 65c each. Helton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wia. Araucarla excelsa. 50c, 75c and $1 each; Robusta Compacta. $1.50 to $2 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias in sorts. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS NANUS. Good Strong healthy plants from 3-inch pots, $4,50 per 100. SPRENGERI. 3-Inch, $3.50 per 100; 4-inch, extra heavy and long sprays, $5 per 10ft. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, O. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2%-Inch, $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOn. ASPAJ5.4GrS SPRENGERI. strong. 2JA-inch. $3 per lOO; .$25 per 1,000. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus. seedlings, ready Feb. 15. $8 per 1,0110; 2i4-In. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 4-ln,, $12 per 100. Sprengerl, eeedllngs from flats, $4 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl, 2U-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 3-in.. $6 per 100. SPRENGERI. 3-in., $5 per 100. HHNRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-in., $1.50 per 100 cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. Asparagus plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2>/.-lnch. $2 per 100; $5 per 300. J. 0. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 5-in. pots. 10-12 leaves, $1 each; variegated, 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ASTERS. REMEMBER!! I am the ORIGINATOR of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMUM. Descrip- tive circular on application. Four colors; White, pink, lavender and purple. Price, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, 111. ASTER SEED. Superior for cut flowers. Write for list and prices. CHEWELAH FLO- RAL CO.. Chewelah, Washington. AZALEAS. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 Ins., bushy, 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; $35 per lon. HinodegitI, 15 to 18 Ins., .$1.50 each. The Stores & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. ^ Azaleas, leading varieties, 75c to $3 each. Larger specimens, $3 to $8 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, crowns, pyramids and ponies. Au- gnst Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York. Bay trees, standards and pyramids: all 6izes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine. 2-in., $4; 3-ln., $7; 4-in., $12; 5-in„ $20 per 100. These are an extra choice lot of plants; if not used tor sale, tbey make good stock plants at a bargain price. Mr. Rob. Marchant, of Hartford, Conn,, says this: "The box of begonias arrived in good shape. The plants are excellent. Thanking you for your prompt attention and good stock, I remain." CHRIST WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist. Defiance, O, Begonias, Glory de Chatelaine, March de- livery. 2-inch, $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. Glory of Cincinnati, May delivery, 2-inch. $18 per 100: $160 per 1,000. Gloire de Lorraine, May delivery, 2-in.. $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Rex Begonia, 2%-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft.. $2: 3yo ft., $2.50. Standard shape 14x14 inch. $2.50 each. C^iobe. 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft.. $1.50; nice bushes, 15-in., 3nc each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Boxwood, bush shape, 12-in., 30c: 18-in., BOe; 24-in., $1; SO-in., $1.50. Pyramids. 36-ln., $2.25; 42-in., $3; 48-ln., $3.50; 54-ln., $4. Globes, 18 by 18 Ins., $3.50. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Box trees, standards, pyramids and bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BUIiBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis King, 1st size, $10 per 1,000; medium, $8. Augusta, 1st size, $12 per 1.000; medium, $10. Chicago White, 1st size, $80 per 1.000; medium, $25. America. 1st size. $12 per l.ODO; medium. $10. Florist XXX mixed. $15 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. L. Formosum. 7-9-ln.. 9-10-in.. 10-11- in.. 11-13-ln.: also Japan grown freesias. % and %-in. The Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd., Woolworth Bldg.. New York. Bulbs, special offer. See advertisement on front cover page. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 ElHcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, all kinds. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. . Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Bet!! Bldg., Philadelphia, CANNAS. Cannae, headquarters for all leeding vari- eties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CANNAS. tubers 3 to 5 eyes, mixed colors, $1 per 100; $5 per 1,000. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we bave ever had of the NOVEL- TIBS and STANDARDS. Write for prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY. MADISON, N. J. Carnations, new and standard varieties. S. J. Renter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R, I. CARNATION CUTTINGS, January Delivery. Per 100 Per lOOO White Wonder $3.00 $25.00' White Enchantress 2.50 20.00- Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 2..'50 2O.0O Northport 2.50 20.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Commodore 2.50 20.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Princess Dagmar 6.00 50.00 Guaranteed flrst-class stock. Can fill orders by the one hundred and one hundred thousand. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. Carnations, Peerless Pink, $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion, Yellow Prince, Match- less. Philadelphia, Princess Dagmar. Gloria, Pink Delight. $6 per lOi); $50 per 1,000. The Herald. Enchantress Supreme, Conquest, $4 per KiO; $30 per 1.000. White Wonder. White Enchantress, Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E, Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. Alice, Good Cheer. Pink Sensa- tion, $12 per 100: $100 per 1,«00. Champion, Matchless, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000, En- chantress, Gloriosa, Philadelphia. Rosette, White. Enchantress. White Wonder, $3 per lOii; $25 per 1,000. Herald. $3.50 per 100^ $30 per 1.0<10. Vaughan's Seed Store, CM- cago and New York. EXTRA FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. The best in the land. Big value for your Enchantress $20.00 per 1,000- White Enchantress 20.00 per 1,000 White Wonder 25.00 per l.OOO SINNER BROS.. 56 East Randolph St.. Chicago, 111. Carnations. Pink Sensation, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Philadelphia. Peerless Pink, Pink De- light, Champion. Matchless. $G per 100; $50 per 1 000 White Wonder. Beacon red, Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Rosette, White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Herald, $4 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Enchantress Supreme, $4 per 100; $27 per 1.0011. A. Henderson cie Co., 36» River St., Chicago, _^ ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Beacon, White Enchantress. Enchantress, Rose Pink anij Herald, $20 per 1,000. WILLIAM MURPHY. Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St., CincinnaU, 0. Carnations. White Enchantress, Pink En- chantress. Rose Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward, Beacon, White Perfection, $2 per li>0; $17.80 per 1,000. Herald, $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1,000. Josie Merle, $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St, Chicago. Carnation Matchless, rooted cuttings, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; $112.50 per 2,500; $200 per 5,000. Mrs. C. W, Ward and Beacon. tS per 100; $25 per 1.000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queensi New York. Carnations. Champion, Philadelphia, $8 per 100: $S0 per 1.000. WInsor, $20 per 1.000. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1,000. Gorgeous. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- too Grove, III, ^ Large plants, WHITE SEEDLINGS, and ai» variety to grow, $5 per 100. C, C, PoUwortb Co., Milwaukee. Carnations. 4,500 2-inch Mrs. C. W. Ward, 2 750 2-Inch White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000; $i3.7.'> for 500. Elltch-Long Greenhouses, Den- ver. Colo. Cnrnatlons. Pink Sensation. Good Cheer, $18 per 100; $1<10 per 1,000. P. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fa.vette. Ind. _^__ Carnations. J, D. 'i'hompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. _^ Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. If -You Do Not Find Wi\ You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 44 The American Florist. Jan. 23, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. January, February and March Delivery. WHITE: Smith's Advance, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Turner. ?3 per 100; Chadwlck Improved, $3 per 100; December Gem, |3 per 100; White Bonnaffon, $2.50 per 100; Alice Salomon, $4 per 100; White Perfection. $3 per 100. YELLOW: Golden Glow, $2 per 100; Yellow Eaton. $2.50 per 100; Eamapo. $3 per 100; Chrysolora, $2.50 per 100; Yellow Bonnatfon, $2.50 per lOO; Golden Wedding, $3 per 100. PINK: Chief- tain, best pink, $4 per 100; Pink Gem, $2.50 per 100. POMPON CUTTINGS. Fairy Queen, Baby, Diana and Newberry, $2.75 per 100. New 1914 varieties. Golden Har- vest, Golden Climax, Golden West and Western Beauty, $6 per 100. A. HENDERSON & CO., 369 River Street, Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1915, commercial section: Golden Queen. Crystal Gem, Marigold, Modello. Tekonsha. Exhibition section: Calu- met, Silver King, Mankato, Algonac, Kewanee. Pompons: Niza, Zora. Rodi, Veta, Illona, Neola. Chieftain, Edwin Seidewitz, Oconto, Smith's Idea, Nerissa, Odessa. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Micb. Chrysanthemum Early Frost, rooted cuttings or 2-ln., pot plants, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette, Ind. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see -advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. HI. CliEMATIS. Clematis, Henryii, Jackmani, Mme. B. Viel- lard, 2-year, $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100; 3-year, $4.20 per doz.; $30 per 100. Panioulata, 2- year, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 3-year, $2 per doz.; $1S per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ^ Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, rooted cuttings, 10 varieties, 70c pep 100 postpaid; $5 per 1,000 by express, not pre- paid. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus. rooted cuttings, 60e per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. New Haven Floral Co., New Haven, Ind. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-in., $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 3-ln., $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- gago and New York. Crotons. well colored in all varieties, 50c and 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. A great bargain in blooming cyclamen, full of blooms and well set with buds, every plant a specimen, mostly light shades, 2%-in., $5; 4-ln., $10 and $15; 5-in., $25 and $35; 6-in., $50 and $75 per 100. We have received a good many letters similar to this one: "Thank you very much for the beautiful cyclamen plants. It does not take a salesman to sell them." — Colonial Flower Shop, Goshen, Ind. "I am in receipt of the transplanted cycla- mens and express my thanks. I of course ex- •pected good plants from you, but these are above my expectation. I will try and win first ()rize with them as two years ago I received first in Chicago. I recommended you to Mr. Kuppenheimer's niece from Lake Forest and I fihnll do all I can for you in the future. Thanking you again, etc.," yours, Paul Dle- Tlall, Gardener for Mr. Kuppenheimer at Hub- liards Woods, 111. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, of our well-known strain, only the best sent out, with cultural direc- tions; in separate colors, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. These are strong, once trans- planted stock, not to be compared with seed- lings. 250.000 grown this season. CHRIST WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, a CYCLAMEN — GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEK TYPE, in bloom, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-ln., $20 and $25 per liiO; 5-ln., $35 and $50 per 100. In bud. 3-in.. $8 per 100; 4-ln., $15 and $20 per 100; Sin., $35 and $40 per 100. SEEDLINGS, transplanted, all Wandsbek type, finest In exist- ence. Including Glory of Wandsbek and Rose of Wandsbek, 10 separate varieties equally di- vided, $25 per 1.000; $3 per 100. IMPROVED GLORY OF WANDSBEK, dark and light; bet- ter grower than any salmon and larger flowers, f.'i per 100; $40 per 1,000. GLORY OF WANDS- BEK and ROSE OF WANDSBEK, separate. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Seedlings not trans- planted. 10 varieties equally divided, $20 per 1,000; $2.50 per 100; 500 at 1.000 rate. Have Immense stock on hand. All healthy and clean. 1 supply a number of the largest cyclamen jfrowers In and around Chicago with Seed and Seedlings. Cash with order, please. ERNEST BOBER. Wllmctte. 111. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM in full bloom. 4- In., red. white red eye, pink, 12c; 4-in., Sal- mon, 15c; 5-in., mixed colors, 35c. R. J. Southerton,_Hlghland Park, lU. Cyclamens, in bloom, mostly light colored stock, 5-inch, $5; 6-lnch, $7.50 per dozen; 7- Inch. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, lU. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 RlVv. Street. Chicago. II. DAHLIAS. 100.000 choicest cut-flower DAHLIAS, strong field-grown roots, absolutely true to name: Delice, $5 per 100. White Swan, $4 per 100. Ronton. Elegans, Princess Victoria, Penelope, Queen Victoria, Kriemhilde, Mrs. Geo. Steven- son, Perlehilde, Prince of Yellows, The Pilot, Admiral Togo, Jumbo, Kinds Pink. Lyndhurst, Evelyn Century, Eckford Century, Golden Cen- tury, Wildfire, Cardinal, Fr. 20th Century, Gladys, Rose Pink. 20th Century, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Arabella, Red Hussar, Jack Rose. Sylvia. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Reference, Peoples' National Bank. JAS. WELLER. Hammonton, N. J. Dahlias, whole field clumps, $5 per 100, up. R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. DAISIES. DAISIES— Fine 2%-inch stock, Etolle d'Or, best yellow forcing daisy. $4 per 100. Cash. A. E. HUNT & CO., 56 East Randolph Street. Chicago. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Godseffiana, 2-in., $1 per doz. Terminalis, 4-in., $3 per doz.; 5-in., $5; 6-ln., $7.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena Indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-ln., $10; 5-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns for all purposes. Assorted ferns for dishes. A choice assortment, our selectiop of varieties. 214 -in., 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Boston, 3-ln., 15c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 per loO; 4-in., 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., 40c each; $4.60 per doz.; $35 per 100; 6-In.. 75c each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-In., $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. . BOSTON PERNS. Pine, healthy stock In large quantities. 2-lnch $4.00 per 100 3-inch 6.00 per lOO 4.1nch '. . 1.50 per doz. 5-inch 3.00 per doz. 6-inch 6.00 per doz. 7-lnch 9.00 per doz. GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS, strong. 21.4- Inch, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. BOSTON, WHITMANI FERNS, 5, 6 and 7-inch. 25c, 40c and 60c. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. Ferns for dishes, including aspldlum cryto- mium falcatum, Pteris Mayl. Wilsonl, etc., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Adiantum Croweanum, 5-ln., 20c. Glory of Mordrecht, 5-ln., 35c; 4-ln., 25c. Clbotlum Sehiedei, 5-in., 75c; 6-ln., $1. Crytomium Rockfordlanum, 4-ln., 10c; 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 35c. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Fine stock: 2-inch pota, $2.60 per 100; 3- inch pots, $5 per 100. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St., Cincinnati, 0, Boston ferns. 2-in $3.00 per 100 Boston ferns, 3-in 6.00 per 100 Roosevelt out nf bench, strong plants, $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. Boston out of bench, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. Pteris out of flats. $1.50 per 100 clumps; shipped In flats, $1.60 per flat. Cash. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. If you have never had our SPRINGFIELDI FERN plants, you are missing a good thing. Guaranteed to live and stand rougher usage than any fern known. Large 4 and 5-inch, $7 per 100; 0 and 7-lnch, $10 per 100. A trial will convince you. NEWELL & ULSTER, Apopka, Florida. Ferns. Boston, WhItmanI and Roosevelt. 6-ln., 25c eac'h; $3 per doz.; 6-ln.. 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-In., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-In., $2.50 each; 12-lu., $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns. Boston and WhItmanI, 3-ln., 4-ln., 15c; 5-In., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Choice Boston ferna, 2y3-inch, at $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. WhItmanI. $4.60 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Roosevelt, Jr., $7 per 100; $60 per l.OOO. Cibotlum Sehiedei, 5-ineh, 75c; 6-lneh. $1. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River Street, Chicago, 111. Boston ferns, 5-lnch, 35c each; $4 per doz. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-ln., $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Coon. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Jnllna Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Flcus, 26c and 50c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt; fine plants out of 3y.-in. pots, $7 per 100. Only 800 left. Cash with order. VALKERS GREENHOUSE. Mlnot, N. D. Geraniums, in such varieties as S. A, Nntt* Berthe de Presilly, Col. Thomas. Edmond Blanc, Jean Oberlee, Jules Vasseur, La Favorite, Marquise de Castellane. Mme. Buchner, Mme. Recamier Onella, etc., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000 from 2-in. pots; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, from 3-inch pots. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, 2 and 214-inch pots: Alphonse Rlcard, Beaute and Jeunesse Poitevlne, S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Montmort, Mme. Buchner, Mme. Roselear, La Favorite, F. Perkins, etc., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Paul Camp- bell. $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Ivy gera- niums, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. Geraniums. 2-in., $3 per 100. Hall Caine and Mary Barton, 2-in., $0. Rahn & Herbert, 110 E. 49th St.. Portland, Ore. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Rlcard. Perkins. Poitevlne. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-In., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Feb. and March delivery, Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poitevlne, $15 per 1.000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Wild smllax, $2 per case; half case, $1.25; eight 50 lb. cases, $15. S. S. Brantley, Pine Apple, _Ala. __^ Greens, wild smilax, $2.60 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. . Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Edward A. Beaven. Ever- green, Ala. ^ HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French; Avalanche. Bou- quet Rose, Dentelle, E. G. Hill, General de Vlbrnye, LaLorraine, Mme. A. Riverain, Mme. B. Mouillere, Mme. Maurice, Hamar, Mile. Ag- nes Barillet, Mousseline, Mont Rose, Ronsard, Souvenir di Mme. E. Chautard, Senateur Henri David, Vieux Chateau, retarded, dormant plants from 6-inch pots, $30 per lOO. Hydrangea Otaksa, dormant plants, 6-inch pots, $25 per 100; lO-inch tubs, $1 each; 12-lnch tubs, $2.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Hydrangeas, pot-grown. French sorts. La Lorraine, Mme. E. Moulliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. Gulllard. Mme. Chantard, 5-ln,, $25 per 100. Otaksa. 6-ln.. 4 to 6 shoots, $25 per 100; 8-ln.. 6 to 8 shoots, $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio, Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 and 7-lnch pot-grown strong plants, 40c and 50c each. Ernest Rober, Wllmette, 111. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IVIES. English ivy, out of 6-ln. pots, up to 5 ft. high, $25 per 100. Rahn & Herbert. 110 E. 49th St., Portland, Ore. English ivy from field, 20 to 30 Inches, $3; from pots, 30 to 40 inches, $5 per 100, CHAS. FROST, Kenilworth, N. J. English ivy, 20c to 35c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert. Wandsbek, nr. Hambnrg, Germany. Apply to Otto Helnecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It jg^s- The American Florist. 45 Lily of the valley pips, Berlin or Hamburg, cases of 3,000 pips, $40; 1,000, $14; BOO. $7.50. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. _^ Lily of the valley, estra fine quality. New crop, Danish and German. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. From Storage. ORDER NOW Valley Pips for St. Valen- tine's Day. Bran's Celebrated Chicago Mar- ket, best valley In existence, $14 per 1,000: *7.50 per 500; $4 per 250; $1.75 per 100. Cold Storage Valley for January and February, $13 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. BRDNS, 3032 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley, cold storage, selected pips, packed in cases of 250, 500 and 1,000 each. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, New York. MANETTI. Manetti. on hand. Best ESngllsh stocks, grafting size, 3-5 m/m, not "as they ran", but RE-GRADED HERB, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated: all good, at $9.50 the thousand, while they last. JACKSON & PER- KINS CO., Newark, New York. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS. GOOD CLEAN STOCK. Per bale, $1.00. 10 bales, $9.00 WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 MAIN ST. CINCINNATI, O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. E. TURBAT & CO., Nurserymen, ORLEANS, France, grow all outdoor Nurseries stocks; FRUIT, Ornamental and Forest. Wholesale list on demand. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- t)lnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N, J, ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PAIiMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-lnch pots. 5 to 6, 18 $0.35 er 100; $90 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N, J. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in.. 5-6 leaves, 30-32 Ins., $1.50 each; $17 per doz.; 7-in., 6-7 leaves, 36-40 Ins.. $3.25 each; 10- inch, 6-7 leaves, 60 Ins., $8 each. Made-up plants: 7-in., 3 plants, 28-30 Ins., $2.50 each; $27.50 per doz.; 7-ln., 3 plants, 30-34 Ins., |3 each; $32.50 per doz.; 8-in., 3-4 plants, 34-38 ins., $4 each; $45 per doz.; 10-ln.. 70-74 Ins., $15 each. Pheonix Canariensis. 7-in.. 28-30 Ins.. $1.50 each. Vanghan'a Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Palms. Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22 ins. high. $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenil, 8-in. pots, 24 ins. high. 26-ln. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs. 24 inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchil, 4-in., 50c; 5-in.. 75c to $1; 6-in., $1.50; 7-ln., $2 to $2.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Pandanus Veltchil, 4-lnch pots, 60c each; .$6 per doz.; 3 for $1.65; 6-lnch, $1.50 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS, large flowering varieties, strong stocky plants at $4 per 1,000; less 10 per cent if cash with order. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES. DENVER. COLO. Pansies, $2.50 per 1.000; 5,000 for $10. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Pansy plants. $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningbam, Delaware. 0. PEPPERS. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS, strong 4-inch bushy plants, full of berries, $10 per 100. A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood, 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl., mixed colors. 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-lnch, $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettias. two-year-old plants, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; or will exchange for 2M!-inch Whitman! terns. F. F. Crump, Colorado Springs, Colo. POINSETTIAS, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rap- ids. Mich. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. 2%-ln., $2 per 100. MAL.4C0IDES, 3-In., in bud and bloom, $3 per 100 cash. This is fine stock and will please. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo. Mich. Primroses: Obconlca alba rosea and san- guinea, 2Vi-in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 2^4-in.. $3 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. . PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Pink Killarney, White Killarney and Rich- mond. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Estra fine stock. Ready now. Satisfaction guaran- teed. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Roses, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses. Ophelia, Prince Arenberg, Francis Scott Key, Killarney Brilliant. Let us know what you want and we will quote you prices to at. S. J. Renter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I. Rose Hoosier Beauty, own root: $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Grafted: $35 per 100; $300 per 1.000. Ready March 1. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Roses, rooted cuttings: Richmond, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Pink Killarney, White Kil- larney, Mrs. Shawyer, Mrs. Ward, Sunburst. $3 per 100: $22.50 per 1,000. Rose plants, 2%- inch: Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.0(lO. Killarney, White Killarney. Mrs. Shawyer. Sun- burst, Ward, Maryland, Milady, $4 per 100; $33 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS, good stock. Richmond, White and Pink Killarney, $25 per 1,000. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St., Cincinnati. O. Rose Mrs. Charles Russell, grafted and own root. We also offer Milady, Shawyer, Ward, Taft, d'Arenberg, Richmond, Hadley, the KU- larneys. Write for prices. Weiland & Rlsch, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Extra fine rooted Rose Cuttings, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate; immediate delivery: Milady, White Killarney. My Mary- land, Pink Killarney. Order now. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Roses, 2>4-inch pots. Ophelia, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Francis Scott Key, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Prince E. C. d'Arenberg. $12 per 100: $90 per 1,000. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, New York. E. TURBAT & CO., Orleans, France. Enor- mous stock of Rose Trees, old and new varie- tles. Wholesale list on demand. ROSES. Mv Maryland and Pink Killarney, 3-ln., $5 per 100. Kaiserin, 4-in., $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses, 1-yr., 2%-in., 2-yr., 4-in. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. 1. SEEDS. Seeds. Pansy: Vaughan's International mix- ture, $10 per oz.; $2.50 per % oz.; $1.50 per yg. oz.; trade packet, 50c. Giant mixture, $4 per oz.; $1 per % oz.; 60c per Ve, oz. ; trade packet, 25c. Early flowering giant pansies. white, yellow, light blue, dark blue, mixed, trade packet 500 seeds. 65e; % oz., $2.50. As- paragus Plumosus, per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $3.50; 5.000 seeds, to lO.OOO. $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. __^ Seeds, surplus beans: 300 lbs. Seibert's Lima; 200 lbs. King Lima, 8c per lb. 240 lbs. String- less Green Pod; 100 lbs. Hopkins Valentine; 200 lbs. Currie's Rust Proof; 100 lbs., Refugee or 1 000 to 1. 10c per lb. 7ilO lbs. Davis White Kidney Wax, lie per lb. Henry Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, Iowa. ^ PANSY SEED — Giant strain, new crop, $4 per ounce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley. Neb. Seeds, sweet pea and nasturtium specialties, wholesale growers of flower and garden seeds. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, beet, sweet corn, garden beans, onion sets and seed potatoes. S. D. Woodruff & Bona, 82 Dey St., New York. . Flower seeds for early sowing. Complete list for the asking. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds, beet, carrot, parsnip, radish and gar- den peas. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York and Orange, Conn. Seeds, begonias, aquilegla. cyclamen, delphi- nium, polvanthus, pansy, etc. Biackmore & Langdon, Bath, England. Seeds, contract grower, pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar V. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seeds and field corn. George R. Pedrlck 4 Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. i. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kclway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. ^__ Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet. Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigatlon_CO;^_Fremont^Neb. Seeds eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. 0. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. II You Do Not Find wnat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 46 The American Florist. Jan. 23^ PANSY SEED— MILE HIGH STRAIN. We claim that this strain is not excelled as a florist's mixture by any strain offered any- where. Trade packets, $1; ounce, $10. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. DENVER. COLO. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin eeed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. •Waterloo. Neb. Seeds, giant pansy. 1,000 seeds, 25c; 5.000, ?1; 14 oz., 51.25; oz., $5. Princess, 50U seeds, 25c; 1,000, 50c; oz., $10. Chas. Frost, Kenil- worth. N. J. Seeds, novelties in flowers and vegetables. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc.. 125 Chamber oi Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Seeds, sweet peas; Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beams. John Bodger & Sous Co.. Los Angeles. Calif. _____^ ___- Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J, Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. ZvoIanek._ Lompoc. Calif. Seed, pansy, giant flowering, fl per oz, Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif. _^__^^ Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co.. Sioux City, Iowa. Seeds. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day, 1- iBch and 2-Inch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. SMILAX. Smllax, 2V.-inch, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000, J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. STRAWBERRIES. strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine. Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate. Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKInley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success. Three W's. 0. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per lOO; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Pendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing {Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver. N. J. TRITOMAS. Trltoma Pfitzerl, strong crowns. Write for prices. Thomas J. Oberlln, Sinking Spring, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS. LETTUCE Plants, strong stocky Grand Rap- ids, especially select^'d for greenhouse forcing, seedlings. $1 per 1,000. Strong parsley roots, 100 for $1. Shipment day order received. DANVILLEFLORAL CO.. Danville, 111. VINCAS. 2,000 Variegated Vincas. $10 per 1.000; $7 for 5O0; .$3.50 for 200. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. VInca varlegata, 3x3% pot, $5 per lOO. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. VIOLETS. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, fleld-grown, ntrong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. STOCK WANTED. stock Wanted — In 2-lnch pots, 50 Hibiscus Cooperl; 50 Jessamine Maid of Orleans; 60 Palmagranlte; 60 Thunbergli fragrans; 300 Mar- guerites, Mrs, Sansbury; 50 Brugmansia, Reply with prices. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn. TO EXCHANGE. TO EXCHANGE— 2V4-ln. Plumosus $3 and 4-1d. Sprengerl at $7 for unrooted carnation cuttings. EDcbuntress preferred. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomls, 111. APHIS PUNK. Apbis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. BOILERS. The Kroeschell greenhouse boiler, best of all for hot water heating. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. ClllCagO A "RED DEVIL" PLIER ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. A little 4-inch drop forged steel tool that is far superior to a shears for cutting bouquet wires or any fine wire It is tested to cut the finest silk insulation and is a plier you will appreciate. It's just one **Red Devil" tool you should have Ask your hardware man (01* "Red Devil," No. 622, 4-inch. He has or will get it for you. If noi send us his name and fifty cents and onconlv sample pair will be sent you postpaid. Smith & Hemenway Co.. *^Vm^o?k! l\ a. *RedDevU"No.622 (We make "Red Devil" Glass Cutters Thf kind you want. "Has Them All Beat" for greenhouse heating. Superior Macbine and Boiler Works, 84G W. Superior St., Chicago. Boilers, Giblin standard greenhouse. Giblln & Co., 901 Broad St., Utica. N. Y. Boiler tubes. 4-inch, 6% cents per foot. New and S. H. pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co.. 2117 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Boilers, smoke burner, self-feeding, for green- houses. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725 N, Marshfield Ave.. Chicago. Boilers, pipe, boiler tubes, valves, fittiugs, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60e for 1.000. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. PiUsbury, Galesburg, III. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- rldge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. MeCuUough's Sons Co,, 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. 0. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write ua for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wnbansla Ave., Chicago, 111. Greenhouse construction. Save 10% to 20% on your greenhouse. Willens Constructlou Co., 1527 S. SpauldlDg Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co., 2042 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse constnietlon. Estimates on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st and Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- Ing Co., Pes Plalnes, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hot-bed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland. O. PRINTING Letterheads KnTelopes, Billbeadi, Statemeata. Carda and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work, Bortiam & GhaplHis Printery 542 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Conptruction Co., X. Touawandn. N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension Carnatiou Supports; also galvanized wire rose stalies. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., Gl-73 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Liquid— NICO-FUME — Paper, tor tbripa, aphis. Spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Aphlne, $1 per qt., $2,50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per qt., |2 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.. ?3 per gal. Scallne, 75c per qt., $1.60 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphlne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury Bt.. Chicago. Nicotine. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis. New York. Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago. Milwaukee, New Orleans, Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write tor catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied iiy ilhe leading nursery and seed firms. Slanufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford. London. England. NIKOTEEX. Nlkoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nlco- tlne Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, G to 8 feet, per KiO, 85c; 500. $3; $5.60 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per lOo, COc; per 1.000, $5. Vangban'a Seed Store. Chicago. WIRE WORK. ___^__ Floral designs, wire window guards, oflSce railings, and all fancy works, lamp ebad& frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario fit.^ Cleveland, Ohio, Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices, Ko- mnda Bros.. 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^5- The Amer i ca n Fl grist. 47 Save 10% to 20% on Your Greenhouse We have acquired more business through recommendations from thoroughly sat- isfied customers than through our advertising. We thrive on repeat orders. We have tripled our business in one year. We have received absolutely no correspondence expressing dissatisfaction on price, delivery or quality of construction. WILLENS CONSTRUCTION CO. There's a Reason If you contemplate building, let us send a capable repre- sentative to see you without cost to you. We make this «ffer because of our implicit confidence in our material and service. Write us today. 'We Understand Our Business Thoroughly' Long Distance Phones: Lawndale 757— Harrison 7073 1527 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago A STIC A Vei^ouselilazin^ USE IT WOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sioo and contraction. Putt7 becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. I Mention the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerless Glazing Points CI For Greenlioiises Dilve easy aod true becaose both beveti are oo the same fide. Can't twist aod break the elass ID drivine. Galvaa- Ized aod will not nist. No tiehii or lefts. The Peerless Clazine Point Ispateoted. No others like h. Order from your dealer, 01 direct ftom os. 1000.75c. postpaid. Samples free. EEKRT A. DREEK, 114 Chestoat Btreetj FUlAdolptUft. Mention the An^ericayi Florist when writing The principle — Two layers of glass with a ^i-inch layer of dry still air Get ready for your winter garden Glass must be used wiiether you garden for profit or simply to enjoy having vegetables and flowers when they are a luxury and sell high. And you must have Sunlight Double Glass Sash if you want to get the best results at the least cost of money and labor. They have become the standard throughout the best and largest gardens in the country for very good reasons: — ■ Three reasons why 1 The air space enclosed between the two layers of glass makes a transparent cover that affords better protection than the mats and shutters on the old single sash. And, it never has to be put on and off. It is always there though invisible. 2 This air space saves more than one half the labor. 3 It makes far earlier and stronger plants. Our inexpensive greenhouse A handy man can set it up in a few hours. It is framed of cypress and covered top and sides with Sunlight Double Glass Sash which can be removed at will for use elsewhere or for repairs. Get our free catalogue It gives full Particulars. If Professor Massey's booklet on hot-beds, cold frames and a small greenhouseis wanted send 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway Louisville, Ky. 1866-1914 GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. 48 The American Florist. Tan. 2 J, Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry Columbus, Ohio. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gir- deoers, Floristi and Home-makers, ttnibt br Prof. Craiff and Prof. Beal of Coroell UniveriitT. Progressive Florists recotrnize the growinr importaoce of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who nn- derstand up - to * data methods and practice are in demand for tba best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardeninila iodispensable to those who would have the pleaiantest homes. 2S0-paEe Catalog free. Write today. Tbe Home Correspondence School Deot. A. r., Sprin^eld, Matt. PROF. BEAL. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 E«i 34th St.. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS W« ara laaderi. Larra stock, lood pricM. SHARP, PiRTRIDfiE & CO. cmcAOO. nxnois. Uention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 827 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW KROESCHELL Hot Water and Steam QUICKEST HEAT PRODUCER EVER DESIGNED. For Cottages, Residences, Apartment Buildings, Conservatories, Garages, Poultry Houses. Send for Catalogue. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing SYSXEM Solves the condensation problem in the greenhouse. Con- densation in the steam apparatus means a sluggish steam system — and wasted beat units. Greenhouses, where the temperature is not uniform, produce imperfect stock. Correct both these conditions by installing aMorehead System, ft puts the condensation back into the boilers- hot. That not only means a saving in heat but it pro- tects you against poor steam circulation, leaks and repair expenses. Have our engineers tell you why. Write today. MOREHEAD MFG. COMPANY New York New Orleans DETROIT, MICHIGAN Dept. "N" Chicago Philadelphia Made in Canada by The Canadian Morehead Mfp. Co., Woodstock. Ont. San Francisco Wichita, Kan. 133 A Record To Bo Proud Of The FloristB' Hall Association has paid 2000 loaaes amoimting to a total of $282,000.00 For fall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Siebart'a ZIno Clasina Pointa. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. H and H inch. Perlb. 40c.5-lba. $1.85. 20-lbs., $7.0O Vauehan's Saed Stora Chicago New York American Florist Advertisements Work 24 Hours per Day. 1915- The American Florist. 49 Price $3,00 Postpaid. f 7^ HE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- 1 pany's Trade Directory for 19 14, fully ^^M revised to date, with thousands of new ^^^ names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 552 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mationc Published by the American Florist Co. 440 S. DBartorn St., Chicago, III., U. S. A.'* « Contains 552 Pages. TRADE MBIT—" DIRECTORY 50 The American Florist. Jan. 23, Established 1765 FOR ''JPOT l-rUOIC" USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. 1000 Ready PacKed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price per 456 4H-in., crste, $5.24 320 5 '• 4.51 210 5H " 3.78 144 6 " 3.16 120 7 •• 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 Cbd be shipped at ap hour's notice crate: 20001?i In., crate. $6.00 1500 2 " 4.88 1500 2M •' 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 1000 3 '■ 5.00 800 3H " 5.80 500 4 •■ 4.50 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, ^Srw^X'^' AagDst Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Ottr Specialty: Lons: Distance and Export trade. The Best Paper Pot For Stdppin^ Purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask TOUT dealer for them, Samples free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM. MASS. SYRACUSE RED POTS Prompt Service Reliable Goods. Special discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY, C. Breitschwenh, Prop. Successor to Syracuse Pottery Co.. SYRACUSE, - N. Y. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROrr FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Mention, the American Florist when writing RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVnLE, TENN. Wagner Plant Boxes I are the best and cheapest in the f market for palms, boxwood, bay ! trees, etc. Tbey are attractive in I desifiro. strong and durable suit- I able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which srives them a lastinf quality. We manufacture Tarious styles and sizes. Writs for price*. Witfaer Parte Goniervatories. Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn^t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Handing Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous **Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVULE, O. Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. Flovrer and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof, CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don t Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. sAeWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, Mannfactnrers of Red Pots Before bnyinE write for prices 2614-2622 Herodon St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flowerpots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F. KOHR 20S4-.36-38 N. Leavltt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS. : : We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMF CONDUIT Ca Buy Your Pots Here The Best Pot The Best Price Properly Packed No Breakage Send for Price List C. C. Pollworth Co., HILWADKEE WISCONSIN Manofacturers, CLEVXLAND. dr.e:e:r:s Florist 8pecial(lec< New Brand New Style. Hone "KITEItTON»> Furnished in lengths up to soo ft. without seam oi joint. The UOSE for the FLOBIR ^-inch, per ft., xj c Reel of^sooft-t " mJ<« 9 Reels, looo ft., " 14 e, %^-inch, " »,1 «■ Keeli, 500 ft., " ^■'H^ Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., ct PKIUkDBlPHXA. Pa. J9I5- The American Florist. LIQUID =ii 40% Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 Mb. can l.SO ^-Ib. can 50 W^ NICO-FUME PP PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING ^Y^otjii:» I>eo^loi* l^o^:^ those I^jrioo^s Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LoulsviUe, Ky. The Aphine Manufacturing Company Caterers to Florists and Gardeners The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for Rreen. black, white fly, red spider, tbrips, mealy bup and soft scale. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. "40% NICOTINE" A free nicotine. 40% strength, for spraying and vaporizing. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for (umigatine and vaporizinfi:. If you cannot obtain our prodncts from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately ttarougb our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. a. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. mention iJie American Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen. Floriita and Supply Dealers. Price, Sl.OO per dozen by eipresi, Samplt dozen by mail. $1.25. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la, AlwaUC mention '^he American Florist Ml nil JO when writing. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aak Your Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing C-L-A-Y-*-'-S These simple symbols spell CERTAIN SUCCESS CLAY'S FERTILIZER, the Standard Plant Food, is Safe. Sure. Quick — yet Continuous— in Action, and Economical. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks oi the world's largest Buildine Material Department. Reap the henefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittinKs, glass, overbauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Speciinen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced r. O. B. Chicago. XJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar. si/e lHx2H 100 running ft $ 2.85 XJ-42— Greenhouse End Sash Bar, size lHx2H. 100 running ft 2.80 XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- bouses, etc.l in. stock, per 1000 ft., bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44— No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rougher 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 ft., hd. meas 27.00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash, l^-in. x 3 ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each 79 XJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied-in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use: lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; per roll $1.90 to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-band Heating Boilers in any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANY, Owners Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago Mention the Americnn Florist when- writing BUCQBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 lor Catalog BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, ni TO USE t\ANQKES Dry, clean, convenient highly concentrated. o^ Sheep or Cattle MANURES Pulverized or Shredded Each kind separate and pure. The best for all greenhouse, field and landscape uses. Ask your supply man for The Polverized Manure Co. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. I'Sf^af.? 6IBLIN & CO., Utiea, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when icritinij 52 The American Florist. Jan. 23, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... Ill Allen J K 23 Alpha Floral Co.... 25 American Spawn Co 36 AmlinsECCo 19 Anderson S A 25 Angermueller G H. 20 AphineMfgCo 51 Appel Conrad 32 Archias Floral Co.. 28 Arnold K A Paper Box Co 24 .^scbmann Godfrey. 36 Atlanta Floral Co... 26 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 23 Barnard WW Co.. 31 Rassett&Washburn 14 BaumerAugR 25 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bauscberjohn 27 Beaven E A 24 Begerow's 26 BergerBros 21 Berning H G 20 Blackmore & Langdon 33 Blackistone Z D... 27 Boddington AT.... 33 Bodger ] & Sons Co 33 BolandJBCo 25 Bolgiano ]&Sons... 32 Bragg Ross 25 Bramley &Son .... 28 Brantley SS 19 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 30 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 26 Brown A J Seed Co. 30 Brown Bros & Co.. 28 BrunsHN 32 Brunnings 33 BryanAIonzoJ 40 Bacbbinder Bros... 51 Buck bee H W 28 Budlong J A 19 Burpee W A & Co.. 31 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 24 California Florists.. 28 Camp Conduit Co .. 50 Carter's Tested Sds. 31 Chicago Carn Co.. I 40 Chicago Flower Growers Assn.... 18 Chicago House Wrecking Co 51 Clark E B Seed Co. 32 Clarke'sSonsD 27 Clay&Son 51 Cleveland Cut FlowerCo 27 Conard & Jones Co. 34 Cooke Geo H 25 Cottage Gardens Co 38 Cowee W J Ill Coy H C Seed Co... 32 Craig RobtCo 38 Critchell C E 21 Crump F F 10 Cunningham Jos H. 38 DardsChas 26 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 34 Denton Floral Co .. 28 Detroit Flower Pot MfgCo 50 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller CaskeySc Keen IV Corner F& Sons Co 38 DreerH A..11 39 47 50 Duerr Chas A 28 Duluth Floral Co... 28 DunlopJohnH 27 Eadie )as Co 28 Eagle Wire Works. IV Edwards Fold Box, 52 Elitch-LongGrbs.. 41 Emmans Geo M.... 40 Erne & Klingel 19 Evans Co The J A.. 52 Eyres H G 27 Field H Seed Co.... 32 Fischer Alfred C ... 23 Fish Henry Seed Co 33 Fisher Peter 40 Flower Growers Corporation 19 Florists' Hail Assn. 48 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV FordMC 23 Ford William P.... 22 Frank Floral Co.... 18 Franzen F 0 38 Freeman Mrs J B... 28 FreyCH 28 Frey & Frey 27 Friedman 25 Froment H E 23 Frost Chas 31 Furrow & Co 28 Galvin Thos F 27 Gardiner Alex C... 27 Garland Mfg Co.... 52 GasserJMCo 27 Giblin&Co 51 Gorham & Chaoline 46 Graham A & Son... 25 Grand Rapids Floral Co 28 GudeBros 26 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 23 Hardesty & Co 25 Harley Pottery Co.. 50 Hart George B 23 Haven Seed Co The 33 Heacock Jos Co 41 Heinl John G & Son 28 Henderson A&Co... I Henderson Lewis .. 28 Herr Albert M 40 Herrmann A 48 Hess & Swoboda... 26 Hews A H &Co.... 50 Hilfinger Bros 50 Hill D Nursery Co'.. 34 HoerberBros 19 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 21 Hollywood Gardens 25 Holm & Olson 26 Holton & Hunkel „Co 20 Home CorSchool... 48 Horticultural Adv.. 39 Hur£f Edgar F 32 Ickes-BraunMillCo III Igoe Bros 52 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 52 Isbell S M & Co... 32 Jackson & Perkins.. 34 Johnston & Co T J.. 25 Jones Percy 16 Joy Floral Co 28 Kasting W FCo ... I Keller Geo & Sons. 50 Keller Sons J B 28 Kellogg Geo M 27 Kelway&Son 33 Kennicott Bros Co. 15 Ky Tobacco Pro Co 51 KervanCoThe 23 Kessler Wm 23 KimberlinSeed Co. 31 King Construct Co, 47 Kohr A F 50 Komada Bros 52 Kramer I N &Son.. Si KroeschellBrosCo. 48 Kruchten John 19 Kuehn C A 20 Kuhl Geo A 42 Kyle & Foerster.... 19 LaCrosse Floral Co. 26 Landreth Seed Co.. 33 LangFlo&Nur Co. 28 Lange A 25 LeboriusJJ 27 Leedle Floral Co ... 39 Leonard Seed Co... 31 Lockland Lum Co.. 47 Loechner&Co 32 LovettJT 34 McCallum Co 21 McConnell Alex.... 25 McCray RefrigCo.. II McDonald Fou'dry. 48 McHutchison & Co. 33 McNeff-Swenson Co 24 Matthews the Flo'st 25 MatthewsonJE 26 May &Co LL...26 38 Meconi Paul 23 Memphis Flo Shop. 28 Metairie Ridge Nurs 25 Mette Henrv 36 MichaudFH 34 Moninger J C Co.... Ill Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 22 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are posUlvel; the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of ffUts slipping, Effective on large or small glasfl, BJiar to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, Hand h, 40c pejlb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 ffUts BJiar to drive. " ">C per jitx. for $5.00, by express, Forsalebythetrtde RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, norUts. ■eeo Penn Ave.. near HlAhland, Plttab(irgti,Pa. Moore, Hentz & Nash 22 Morehead Mfe Co... 48 Murray Samuel 26 Myers Florist 28 Nat Flo B of Trade. 52 Nelson Hugh H.... 23 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 23 Nicotine Mfg Co 51 Niessen Leo Co .... 21 Ostertag Bros 27 Palez Paul M 28 PalmerW J &Son. 26 Park Floral Co 26 Peacock Dahlia Farms 40 PedrickG R&Son. 32 Peerlees Eng Co... 24 Peirce E Allan 50 Peters & Reed Poty 50 Phillips Bros 28 Pierce FO Co 47 Pierson A N (Inc).. 39 Pierson F R Co.. I 11 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 30 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 28 PillsburylL 52 Podesta&Baldocchi 27 Poehlmann Bros Co 12 13 Pollworth C C Co I 20 27 50 Portland Flo Store. 27 Pulverized Manure Co 51 Raedlein Basket Co 18 Randall A L Co.... 19 Randolph & Mc- Clements 25 52 Rawlings Elmer.... 40 Ready Reference... 43 Reed & Keller 52 Regan Ptg House... 48 Reid Edw 21 Reinberg Geo 19 ReinbergPeter...l5 41 Renter's 25 Renter & Son Inc S J 38 Rice Bros 20 Rice Co. M 23 Robinson J C Seeil Co 32 RockWmLFlwrCo 28 Roemer Fred'k Z'i Rohnert Waldo 32 Rolker Aug & Sons. 34 Routzahn Seed Co . 33 RuschG&Co 20 Rye George 28 SchilderBros 33 Schiller, the Florist. 28 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son. 52 Schling Max 26 Schmidt J C 40 Schwake Chas & Co 22 SeftonMfgCo 24 Sharp Partridge & Co 48 Sheridan Walter F. 23 Siebrecht George C 23 Simmons & Son. ... 28 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 32 Situation & Wants.. 9 SkidelskySS&Co... 31 Small J H &Sons... 25 Smith A W&Co... 27 SmithED&Co 37 Smith & Fetters Co 25 Smith & Hemenway 46 Smith Henry 28 Smith Wm C Flo Co 20 Smith W&T Co... I Smith & Young Co, 19 Snyder FR 23 South Park Flo'l Co II Storrs & Harrison 10 42 StumppGEM 27 Sunlight DbleGlass Sash Co 47 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. Ill Syracuse Pot'ry Co. 50 Thompson J D Carnation Co 42 Thorburn J M & Co 31 TottyChasH 42 Traendly&Schenck 23 United Cut Flwr Co 23 Vaughan A L & Co. 17 Vaughan's Seed Store I 19 29 32 35 38 42 48 50 Vick's Sons James,, 33 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I 40 Wagner Park Cons. 50 WaiteFW 52 WalkerFCo 25 Wallace F D IV Weber FH 26 WeilandM,.. 28 Weiland& Risch... 41 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 31 Whilldin Pottery Co 50 Whitted Floral Co.. 25 Wietor Bros 16 19 WillensConsCo... 47 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 20 WittboldGCo...2S 39 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 28 Wood Bros 42 Woodruff&SonsSD 32 Yokohama Nurs Co 31 Young A L & Co... 23 Young John 22 Young & Nugent... 25 Zech & Mann.,.. 17 19 Ziska Jos 19 Zvolanek Anton C 32 KOMADA BROTHERS Florists' Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St.. Fhiladelpliia. Pa. Garland Cast Iron Gutter Will not rust^ut. and is guranteed to give satisfaction in every way. We Furnish Everything for the Greenhonse Write for prices and estimates. Do it now. GARUWD MANUFACTURING CO;. Pes Plaines, III. 4-1X1013. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO. ILL. REED & KELLER^ 122 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. \ 0 Model Extensioi Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the I/eading Carnation Growersastfae Best support on market Pat. July 27. '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ShipmcDl Gnaraotced IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. << / ~\ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. i \ , / \ ¥\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ^ main longer unpaid. Send them to as at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 66 PINE STREET NEW YOB ^ NolosBilyou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3=;c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE « "On, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Stapli We find it very latisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't tret alone witboat tbem. J. L. Johnson. 1000 lor 35c: 3000for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURT Galeaborg. m. SUPREME KSE^ GARNATiON STAPLES 35c "" 3000 for ^i f\f\ iOOO Postpaid . S. J. Goddard, Framing- ham, Mass.. President; A. F. J- Baur, Thirty- eighth St, and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY, .\nnual convention and exhibition, Boston, Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.. President: Robt. Pyle, West- Grove. Pa., Vice-President. Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R. I., July 8-9 1915. L, L. Morse San Francisco, Calif,, President; Harry A, Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleve- O.. November. 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz. Ogontz. Pa.. President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. San Francisco. Calif., 1915, Gustave X. Amrhvn, New Haven, Conn,, President: Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash., secretary-Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Convention, Buffalo, N. Y., January 27-28. Next Meeting Place, St. Louis Mo., 1916. The Exhibition. The twenty-fourth annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society, held at the Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, N, Y., Jan. 27-28, was one of the best in the history of this society, the num- ber and quality of the exhibits, to- gether with the attendance and enthu- siasm of the members bringing inspira- tion to the oiiicers of the society, and the flower loving public took advan- tage of the exhibition by attending in large numbers. Matchless, the gold medal winner of 1914, from The Cot- tage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., was again the stellar variety of the exhibi- tion, winning first in the class of 100 white; also the Hitchings and Co. sweepstaltes silver cup. Champion, the fine scarlet of the F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., was away to the front in this color, and had every ap- pearance of being a contender with Beacon for first place in the scarlet class. Mrs. C. W. Ward was again the leader in the rose pinlc color, and this variety was never shown in any better, if as good shape by so many different growers as at this exhibition. Rosette was also in elegant shape from a large number of exhibitors; the ad- vancement this variety has attained as to color and stem was most marked. Pink Delight was first and second in the light pink class, and there were two or three vases that were close up to the winners. Cottage Maid, the light pink sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward, was another striking vase of flowers in this class. Miss Alice Coombs, from A. Roper. Tewksbury, Mass., was awarded the A, C. S. silver medal. This same exhibitor has also another very promising light pink seedling un- der number 316, which was awarded the S. A. F. bronze medal. The S. A, F. silver medal went to Bassett and Washburn, Chicago, for their fine scarlet variety. Belle Washburn, which has all the qualities of a fine com- mercial variety. Several new exhibi- tors proved to be among the leaders for the elegant quality of the blooms shown, notably A. A. Pembroke, Bev- erly, Mass., who staged some of the best stock of the standard varieties, and was a leading prize winner, his vase of Gorgeous being the best of that variety. John A. Nelson, Framingham, Mass., was another new exhibitor who car- ried away many of the honors. Strouts, Inc., Biddeford, Maine, also exhibited some magnificent blooms, their vases of Mrs. C. W. Ward, Benora and Bea- con being particularly fine. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., staged grand stock of Champion, Pocahontas, Yellow Prince and other standard va- rieties, F. Dorner & Sons Co. exhibited fine blooms of Pink Sensation and Good Cheer, two varieties that will be leaders another season. Good Cheer gaining lots of friends as a fine com- mercial rose pink, and Pink Sensation as a first class high grade variety. This firm had also a very pretty yel- low seedling, No. 08-11, and a number of very promising looking seedlings in the other colors. The best Enchan- tress came from E. A. Richards, Green- field, Mass. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C, also had a fine vase of Enchan- tress. S. J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass.; Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa.; Mount Greenwood Ceme- tery Ass'n, Chicago; W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo. N. Y., and the United States Cut Flower Co., Elmira, N. Y., were also exhibitors who staged ele- gant stock. Arawana from A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., looks to be a fine ad- dition to the crimson class. Laura Weber from Chas. Weber, Lynbrook, N. Y., is a fine flesh pink variety. W. A. Dawson, Willimantic, Conn., has a fine red seedling. No. 565. There were many fine table decora- tions of carnations by W. J. Palmer & Son, S. A. Anderson and other local florists, and miscellaneous exhibits in- cluded vases of Roses Rostand, Killar- ney Brilliant, Francis Scott Key, Ophe- lia and Prince E. C. de'Arenberg from F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., Roses Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia from the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; Zvolanek sweet peas from Jerry Brook- ins & Son, Orchard Park, N. Y.; Spen- 54 The American Florist. fan. JO, S. J. Goddard. ' President American Carnation Society. cer sweet peas from A. J. Stahelin, Red- ford, Mich.; white snapdragons from John Nelson, Pramingham, Mass.; for- get-me-nots from W. A. Hastings, Bos- ton, Mass.; Buddleia Asiatica from S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.; some well grown plants of Polypodium man- daianura, assorted ferns and cattleyas fromW. A. Manda, orange, N. J., and begonias and cyclamens from J. A. Pe- terson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. The Business Meeting. The large assembly room of the Iro- quois hotel was crowded to excess when President Goddard called the members to order promptly at eight o'clock Wednesday evening, and keen interest til the proceedings was manifest at all times. The president's address and re- ports of officers being duly presented, invitations for the next meeting were read from St. Louis, Mo., Indianapolis, Ind., and Philadelphia, Pa. The officers nominated for the ensuing year were : Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., for president; J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville, Ills., for vice president; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., for secretary; F. E. Corner, LaFayette, Ind., for treas- urer; Eugene Dailledouze and C. S. Strout for directors and R. Witter- etaetter and W. J. Palmer for judges, making contest only in the case of di- rectors, where there is but one va- cancy. There was a brisk discussion of the best material for cuttings, in which Peter Fisher, Eugene Dai- lledouze, C. W. Johnson, F. E. Dorner, Joseph H. Hill, Wallace R. Pierson, C. S. Strout and R. S. Brown, participated, but the question seems to remain an open one. At Thursday's session the officers and judges nominated the evening previous were duly elected and C. S. Strout was elected director in place of Eugene Dailledouze. retiring. St. Louis, Mo., was chosen for the next annual meeting and exhibition. President Goddard's Address. Gentlemen, fellow members of the American Carnation Society : As the twenty-fourth president of this society. It gives me pleasure to welcome you at this convention in the city of Buf- falo. To Vice-president Anderson and the local florists' clubs are due the thanks of the society for their untiring efforts in working to make this con- vention the success I am sure it will prove to be. To Secretary Baur is also due the same appreciation and confidence of the society. No member except he be an officer of the society can form any idea of the amount of work the secretary has to perform. The carnation register that Mr. Baur and Mr. Dorner are compiling will be of inestimable value to the society in years to come, and I hope that some action will be taken at their comple- tion looking toward the preservation of these records, to protect them from fire or other such destructive causes. Next year our society enters upon its quarter century of existence, a period showing achievements performed never dreamed of by its founders, and I would suggest that suitable recogni- tion be taken to celebrate this event; something added to the premium list that would make it noteworthy could well be arranged. Previous presidents have called at- tention to the small membership in our society, compared to the hosts en- gaged in growing carnations, but no specific way has ever been devised or recommended whereby we have in- creased our membership to any ex- tent. Thousands are engaged in grow- S. A.: Anderson. ■Vice-President American iCarnation Society. ing carnations commercially, either as a side line or specialty, and I am sure that we can get our due proportion if we have some influential members to personally present to these growers the benefits they and we jointly shall de- rive by their joining with the Ameri- can Carnation Society. Why not have appointed one member in each state or section of the country, whose duty it shall be to induce all eligible to be- come members? Let us all endeavor to help increase the membership to at least 500 on our silver anniversary. The American Carnation Society is recognized as the best managed spe- cial floricultural society in this coun- try, its influence is far reaching and I am of the opinion that some pres- sure should be brought to bear on dis- seminators of carnations whereby they will be induced to use greater care in selection of stock. I know they are obliged to handle thousands of cuttings when sending out a novelty, as the de- mand for a winner is tremendous. Nowadays on nearly every new va- riety we invest in we get 25 per cent of unhealthy stock which either throw serai-double, curly or off-colored flow- ers. If they cannot meet the demand at present prices why not set a price whereby they can meet them and give us guaranteed stock? I believe we should demand guaranteed stock the same in carnations as on insecticides or fertilizers. The carnation has been under a very severe test this season, much more so than during any previous year. Some growers claim that it is losing its popularity with the flower buying public. I cannot agree with this view. It is as popular as ever, if not more so. It is still "everybody's flower," and if it is put on the market, or into the buyer's home as fresh as possible, it will not be replaced by any other flower. It often happens that blooms are old when they are cut, and are ready for the ash barrel instead of the drawing room. It is in our own prov- ince to make or destroy the popularity of the carnation. Some few years ago the society had an honorary membership. For some reason or other this has been dropped, and I would recommend that the names originally on the list be again added, or if this cannot be done under our present rules, that the by-laws be amended, incorporating honorary mem- bership. Another recommendation I would like to make is that assistant judges be appointed to serve with our regular judges. Oftentimes some reg- ular judge is absent and an outsider has to be called in to take his place. If assistants were in attendance they could take the place of the absent member, or in case of a deadlock, as often happens, they could be relied upon to give sound judgment based upon practical knowledge gaifted while serving with experts. We all can judge by comparison, but it takes the ex- pert to score on points the new varie- ties that are entered for the American Carnation Society's and other medals. You will be called upon at this meet- ing to consider at your deliberations the question of afiiliation with the So- ciety of American Florists, to accept or reject membership on the board of directors of that society, and I earnest- Wallace H. Eiss. President Buflalo Florists' Club. ^9^5- The American Florist. 55 F. R. Piersoo Director American Carnation Society. Wm. Legg. Secretary Buffalo Florists' Club. Peter Fisher. Director American CariKitioii Society. Emil C. Brucker. Treasurer Buffalo Florists' Club. 0> ^^■^ ^ ..,.jjij»»-. C. \V. Johnson. Judge American Carnation Society. Eugene Dailledouze. Director American Carnation Society. Chas. Sandfiord. Joseph Streit. E. A. Stroud. Director liuflalo Florists' Club. Directxjr Buffalo Klorists' Club. Judge American Carnation Society. PROMINENT MEN IDENTIFIED WITH THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY CONVENTION AT BUFFALO, N. Y. 5U The American Florist. Jan. JO, Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. President Elect American Cnrnation Society. ly ■ hope that every member who has views on this vital subject will express them at this time. In closing I wish to express my thanks to the trade press for the many courtesies extended to the officers of the society during the past year. To the members of the society who have shown such enthusiasm in our exhibi- tion by setting up such a magnificent display of carnations I extend my sin- cere thanks. Our society cannot help but prosper while the members con- tinue to back up its oflBcers the way they have done here at Buffalo. Secretary Baur's Report. Your secretary begs leave to report on the past year's work as follows : We are pleased to report a substan- tia,J increase in the membership this year, there now being 318 annual mem- bers and 12 life members enrolled and in good standing. During the past year there have been added 38 new members, in addition to 13 delinquents, who have been reinstated under the plan adopted in 1912. After deducting those who are now delinquent for the year 1913, we have a net increase of 33 over last year. ■ We have collected money as follows : Dues $671.00 Advertising 145.44 Dorner memorial fund 5.00 Miscellaneous 44.23 Total $865.67 All of this has been turned over to the treasurer and his receipt taken therefor, except $121.08, which came in while the audit was being taken. The $5 collected for the Dorner memorial fund was transferred to the general fund, to replace part of the amount taken out of that fund, to make the even $1,000 needed to draw $40 in- terest per annum. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited by a professional accountant, as has been customary. The auditor's report wiftl follow the reading of the treas- urer's report, and wc are pleased to note that he found the books in first- class order and the .society's finances sound and in very good shape. All bills are being paid promptly and no accounts have been lost, except from delinquent members. The annual report was issued on schedule time and distributed to the members. The same is true of the pro- gram and the schedule of premiums for this meeting. We secured 22 pages of advertising for this schedule, which we consider very good, considering that this advertising had to be solicited just when the worst of the present business depression was on. Twelve seedling varieties and three sports have been registered with this society since the last annual report was issued. Besides these, the Per- petual Flowering Carnation Society of England reports sixteen registrations. A system of changing registrations at frequent .intervals has been adopted by the secretaries of the two societies, with, a view to prevent duplication of names, but there has as yet been no way found to prevent sports which are identical from being given different names in this country and Europe. In time, when the new varieties will be imported as well as exported, this prob- J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. Vice-President Elect American Carnation Society, lem will present itself for solution. At this time, what confusion there is, is aTl on the other side, as few European varieties have thus far found their way over here. Suggestions for handling this situation will be in order. We are still working on the carna- tion register. We are pleased to re- port that while our present plan for gathering data entails considerable labor, it is bringing results. It will be only a question of time, and we will have the register as complete as it is possible to make it at this time, and the data will be authentic. We wish here to thank the trade press for as- sistance in this work, especially in lo- cating parties who have moved away from the addresses from which the registrations were made. The arrangements for this meeting were planned along the same lines as those followed at Cleveland last year, and with the same degree of success. The local committee took hold with a will and has done its part splendidly. To our worthy vice-president, S. A. Anderson, is due especial credit. To the growers who supplied the blooms used in the table displays is due the society's thanks. The splendid success achieved, so far as we have gone with this department, should stimulate ex- pansion and if the exhibits could be diversified in a practical manner, it would be well to do so. We would like our retail members to offer suggestion* along this line. The board of directors held its usual meeting immediately following the last convention, also the regular midsum- mer meeting at the S. A. F. & O. H. meeting place, which took place in Bos- ton, Mass., August 22. At the Boston meeting, the secretary was instructed to purchase whatever blooms might b& needed for the table displays, in addi- tion to those secured from the dissemi- nators of new varieties. Blooms of three varieties were purchased, with the idea of having the retail display cover about the same range of color* as is found in our section A. As per arrangement made with the New York Florists' Club, we took charge of the entries and the staging' of the carnation section of the Inter- national flower show, held in New York March 21-28, 1914. A splendid exhibit of carnation blooms was staged by both commercial growers and private gardeners, the large groups, covering 150 square feet of space being the fin- est arrangements of carnations ever seen in this country. A report of the awards will be read at this meeting. Treasurer Dorner's Report. Following is the report of Treasurer Dorner : Expenses. Orders on Treas.. paid $1,151.26 Balance cash on hand 630.58 $1,781.84 Keceipts. Jan. 20. 1914. Cash on hand 780.04 Cash received 1,001.80 $1,781.84 Permanent Fund. Jan. 20, 1914. Balance 2,625.31 Jan. 1. 1915. Interest 106.04 $2,731.35- Interest transferred to gen- eral fund 106.04 Balance invested at 4%... 2,625.31 $2,731.35 Dorner Memorial Fund. Jan. 20. 1914. Balance 1,001.13 Jan. 1. 1915. Interest 40.44 $1,041.57 Transferred to General Fund for 1915 Memorial Medal 40.00 Balance invested at 4%.. 1,001.57 $1,041.57 Wm. F. Kasting. The Florist Postmaster at Buffalo. I9I5- The American Florist. 57 W. J. Palmer. Director Eviffalo Florists' Club. A. F. J. Baur. Secretary American Carnation Society. Rudolph E. Boettger. Vice-President BulTiiNi Florists' Club. i ■ *^ ■ ~jy ^^B ® i Peter Olsem. Judge American Carnation Society. Albert Vic'<. Financial Seeretarv Buffalo Florists' Club. 'Wm. Nicholson. Judge American carnation Society. F. E. Dorner. Fred Burki. R. Witterstaetter. Treasurer American Carnation Society. Director American Carnation Society. Judge American Carnation Society. PROMINENT MEN IDENTIFIED WITH THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY CONVENTION AT BUFFALO, N. Y. 58 The American Florist. Jan. JO, t wards. SECTION A. Open to all varieties, seedling and standard sorts. Vase 100 blooms, white— Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., first, with Matchless; Strout's, Biddeford, Me., sec- ond, with Matchless. Vase 100 blooms, flesh pink, being those shades of flesh or salmon color — A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass., first with Pink Delight; Strout's, second with Pink Delight. Vase 100 blooms, light pink, being those shades of pink verging on the true pink, and not lighter than Glori- osa nor darker than Winsor — A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass., first with Miss Alice Coombs; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., second with Gloriosa. Vase 100 blooms medium pink, in- cluding any variety darker than Win- sor, but not darker than Mrs. C. W. Ward — Cottage Gardens Co., first with Mrs. C. W. Ward; A. A. Pembroke, sec- ond with Philadelphia. Vase 100 blooms dark pink, being darker than Mrs. Ward and including all so-called cerise not dark enough to be classed as red— A. A. Pembroke, first with Rosette; Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n, Chicago, second with Rosette. Vase 100 blooms red or scarlet, to in- clude all shades generally included in those colors— The E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind., first with Champion; F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., second with Champion. Vase 100 blooms crimson, to cover those shades known as crimson or ma- roon—The E. G. Hill Co. first, with Pocahontas; A. A. Pembroke, second with Princess Dagmar. Vase 100 blooms yellow or yellow variegated — The E. G. Hill Co., first with Yellow Prince; F. Dorner & Sons Co., second with Seedling No. G8-11. Vase 100 blooms, white variegated — Strout's, first with Benora; A. A. Pem- broke, second with Benora. SECTION B. Open to all varieties disseminated prior to July, 1914, 50 blooms to each vase. White Enchantress — John A. Nelson, Framingham, Mass., first; A. A. Pem- broke, second. White Wonder — John A. Nelson, first; A. A. Pembroke, second. Any other white— A. A. Pembroke, first with Matchless; S. J. Goddard, sec- ond with White Perfection. Enchantress Supreme — Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., first; Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me., second. Pink Delight — A. A. Pembroke, first; John A. Nelson, second. Any other flesh pink — E. A. Richards, Greenfield, Mass., first with Enchan- tress; Gude Bros., W^ashington, D. C, second with Enchantress. Gloriosa — S. J. Goddard, first; A. A. Pembroke, second. Any other light pink — Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., first with Winsor. Mrs. C. W. Ward — Strout's, first; W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo, N. Y., sec- ond. Rosette— A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Any other dark pink — A. A. Pem- broke, first with Gorgeous. Beacon — Strout's, first; E. Saunders, second. Any other scarlet— A. A. Pembroke, first with Champion; Pittsburgli Cut Flower Co., second with A. Comfort. Pocahontas — Strout's, first; E. Saun- ders, second. Any other crimson — A. A. Pembroke, fir.st with Princess Dagmar. Benora — J. A. Nelson, first; A. A. Pembroke, second. Yellow Prince — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Any other yellow or yellow varie- gated— S. J. Goddard, first. SECTION C. For varieties disseminated in the season of 1913-14, 50 blooms to each vase. Matchless, premium offered by Cot- tage Gardens Co. — A. A. Pembroke, first; Strout's, second. Gorgeous, premium offered by Peter Fisher — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Champion, premium offered by F. Dorner & Sons Co.— Strout's, first; A. A. Pembroke, second. Princess Dagmar, premium offered by Patten & Co. — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Philadelphia Pink, premium offered by S. S. Skidelsky & Co.— A. A. Pembroke, first; Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., sec- ond. SECTION D. The American Carnation Society med- als. Second best vase, 100 blooms, any va- riety; must score not less than 88 points, silver medal — A. Roper, with Miss Alice Coombs. SPECIAL S. A. F. MEDALS. For undisserainated varieties of American origin. Best vase of 50 blooms, any color; must score not less than 88 points, silver medal — Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, with Belle Washburn. Second best vase in this class; must score not less than 86 points, bronze medal — A. Roper with Seedling 316. FKED DORNER MEMORIAL MEDAL. Vase 100 blooms of any undissemi- nated seedling carnation (sports not ad- missible). The variety must have been in cultivation not less than three years and must score not less than 85 points, gold medal — A. Roper with Miss Alice Coombs. Preliminary competition for Dorner Memorial medal — Chas. Weber, Lyn- brook, N. Y., with Laura Weber; F. Dorner & Sons Co., Seedling 53-11; John Steidle, Olivette, Mo., with Sunbeam; A. Roper, with Seedling 316. SECTION E. Certificates of merit, 85 points neces- 'sary — W. A. Dawson, Willimantic, Conn., for Seedling 505: Ed Winkler, Wakefield, Mass., for Morning Glow; Littlefield & Wyman, No. Abington, Mass., for Miss Theo and No. 44-11. SECTION F SPECIAL PREMIUMS. Vase holding in best condition to the end of the exhibition, premium offered by Fred Burki — -A. A. Pembroke, with Rosette. Section A — Sweepstakes, Hitchings & Co.'s prize — Awarded to Cottage Gar- dens Co. with Matchless. Convention Notes. Fred Lautenschlager, of Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, found strong de- mand for his souvenir carnation meas- ures. B. Hammond Tracy and wife, of Wenham, Mass., are at the Iroquois during the meeting. A large party visited the Palmer greenhouses at Lancaster, N. T., "Thursday afternoon. J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., went on to New York, from the con- vention city. Prof. J. F. Cowell, of Buffalo, left for Porto Rico after the convention. Visitors. The following were noted among: the trade visitors the opening day: .T. F. AmnittnD, EflwardsTlUe, 111. S. A. AnrtereoD, Buffalo. N. r. George Asmus. Chicago. F. J. Baker, Utica. N. Y. H. Balsley, Detroit. Mich. M. Barker, Chicago. C. L. Bartels, Cleveland, O. S. Batchelor, Mamiironeck, N. Y. H. E. Bates. Rochester, N. Y. A. F. J. Baur. InUiauapolis, Ind. S. A. Baur, Erie, I'a. E. H. Bliurt. Pittsburgh, Pa. C. F. Boland, Rochester, N. Y. G. Bouclier, Rochester, N. Y. B. R. Brockman, Rochester, N. Y. F. E. Brockman, Rochester, N. Y. Harold Brookins. Orciiaril Park, N. Y. J. Brookins, Orchard Park, N. Y. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y. W. B. Brown, Detroit. Mich. T. F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich. Fred Burki. Gibsonia. Pa. W. R. Cobb, New York. F. Compf, Cleveland, O. Lawrence Cotter, Jamestown, N, Y. George Crissman, Punxsutawney. Pa. '' C. B. Critchell and wife. Cincinnati, O. ' George Grossman. Rochester, N. Y. Eugene Dailledouze and wife, Brooklyn, N. Y. Harrison Dick, New York. P. E. Dorner, LaFayette, Ind. J. W. Dnnlop, Toronto. Ont. R. L. Dunn. St. Catlierines, Ont. W. A. Elder, Rochester, N.- Y. J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. E. J. Fancourt. Pbiladelpbia, Pa. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. J. R. Fotberingham, Tarrytown, N, X. G. M. Geraghty, Toronto. Ont. C. L. Gibson, Cleveland, 0. H. W. Girton, Rldgeway, Pa. S. J. Goddard, Framingham. Mass. C. T. Guenther, Hamburg. N. Y. W. J. Gullett and wife. Lincoln. 111. A. J. Guttman. New York. -i, Hammerstrom, New York. C. Hampton. Philadelphia. Pa. W. A. Hastings, Boston, Mass. Wm. W. Hathaway. Brockton, Mass. Ale.x. Henderson. Ctiioago. I. Hendrickson, Flowerfleld. L. I., N. Y. Fred Henkes. Alliany, N. Y. A. M. Herr. wife and son, Lancaster, Pa. Dana R. Herron, Glean. N. Y. H. B. Howard, CIdcago. W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass. R. J. Irwin. New York. C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, Chicago. R. E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. Geo. Keller. Rocliester. N. Y. Michael Keller, Rocliester, N. Y. R. H. Kemlde. Oskaloosa, la. W. E. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la. Richard King, Elmira, N. Y. R. O. King. North Tonnwanda, N. Y. R. G. Koenig. Elmira, N. Y. Otto Koenig. St. Louis. Mo. E. N. Kroninger, Allentown, Pa. H. J. Krueger. JleadviUe, Pa.- J. B. Knetf. Sayre, Pa. L. L, Lamborn. Alliance. O. T. P. I.angbans. Pittsburgh, Pa. F. Lautensclilager, Chicago. W, A. Manda, Orange. N. J. H. F. Mnrnnardt, New York. Geo. Marshall. Pittsburgh. Pa. C. H. Maynard and wife. Detroit, Mich. E. C. McCallum. Pittsburgh. Pa. Joseph Mongoli, Boston. Mass. Marion Morgan. rittsl)nrgh. Pa. W. Mott. Flshkill. N. Y. E. A. Muchow. Clarence. N. Y. J. A. Mueller, Rutherford. N. J. Jas. B. Murdoch, Pittsburgh. Pa. Walter Muston. Toronto, Ont. •T. A. Nelson. Framinglinm, Mass. H. C. Neubrand. Cromwell. Conn. H. P. Nenn. Rochester. N. Y. W. R. Nicholson and wife. Cromwell. Conn. Wm. Nicholson. Sr.. Framingham, Mass. Colin Ogpton. Rochester. N. Y. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury. Mass. B. A. Pelrce, Wnltbnm, Mass, A, A. Pembroke. Beverley, Mass. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. W. R. Pierson and wife. Cromwell, Conn. J. A. Peterson. Jr., Cincinnati. O. Frank Putnam and wife. Tewksbury, Mass. F. P. Putnam and wife. Lowell, Mass. S. Redstone. New York. Bert Rice. Rochester, N. Y. B. A. Richards. Greenfield, Mass. A. Roper. Tewksbury. Mass. I. RosnoskT, Pbilndelphla, Pa. W. N. Rndd. Morgan Park. Chicago. B. Saunders and wife. Lewiston, Me. P. R. Schlegel. Rochpster. N. Y. W. R. Rchroeder. Milwaukee, Wis. C. S. Schwake. New York. C. W. Scott. New York. S. S. Skldelskv. Phlladelnhla. Pa. J. N. Spnnnbel. East Palestine. O. A. J. Stahelln. Detroit, Mich. W. .1. Stewart. Boston, Mass. H. B. Stringer. Rochester, N. T. C. S. Stront and wife. Biddeford, Me. H. Tente. Rochester. N. Y. Paul Thomann, Rochester, N. Y. W. A. Tracy. Wnverly, N. Y. J. A. Valentine. Denver. Cnlo. C. W. Ward. .Tr.. Queens. N. T. E. A. White. Ithaca. N. T. H. J. Wise. Erie, Pa. R. Wltterstnettcr, rlnclnnntl, O. W. G. Wvman. North Abington. Masa. John Young. New York. Nlc Zwelfel. Mllwankce, Wis. 19^5- The American Florist. 59 Carnations From Field to the Present Time Paper by Charles B. Herr, Strashnrg, Pa., read before the Liinraster County Florists' As- sociation. December 17. 1014. This to my mind is a wide subject and has been written on repeatedly. To some of you it is no doubt "thread- bare." We plant out the young plants from pots to the field, as early in May as we can, in rows twenty inches apart and eleven inches in the row, cultivat- ing: them with a hand harrow after every rain, and in dry season keep the harrow moving-. The topping in the field can not be done too carefully; not waiting until a great number are ready. There may be in the first topping only a few hundred. All season we are try- ing to keep the plants down, never al- lowing them to get too high, as we find the high, leggy plants (as we may term them) are more liable to be hard- wooded and have more dead foliage. Of course those high topped plants look larger (when they really are not) be- cau.se they have less side shoots. Again you all know different varieties must be topped accordingly, but never al- lowed to get too high. In preparing the houses for planting In time, which with us is the last week of August, we clean out all the soil and give the houses a thoroughly cleaning, whitewashing the sides of benches, the bottom boards are taken out, swept clean, and then floated in lime water, then are carrifed by forks on tracks to dry in the sun. After they are dry, we place as many on a pile as a man can readily carry. Next they are again taken back to their places and put on piles of four each. In that way they do not warp as they would if spread over the benches. We leave them on piles until we are ready to fill in the soil. In placing the bottom boards we allow a small space between each board, using excelsior to cover over cracks to keep the manure from falling through. The benches are then ready for the soil. I can say here, that by treating the bench boards in this way. we have been using a great many of the same boards ever since I have been in business, which is fourteen years. We do not sieve or screen the soil, as we once did, but by handling It over two or three times and watching the clods when loading the barrows, we get it Into good shape. By screening your soil, if you are not very careful, you will find a great deal of your best soil and manure, wasted. I know It was so In our case. After the benches are filled with soil, we water them just enough for nice planting. Before plant- ing, we shade the houses, and after planting three or four hundred, we water them and keep watering over and over to be sure the soil is saturated through. After that only giving them a light spraying two or three times a day, depending very much on the kind of weather we are having at the time. Ever trying to get the soil back to Its normal condition, yet never allowing the plants to get too dry until they are well established, being very careful not to let drafts of air blow over them, for if they are once wilted, it will take some time to get them back to their normal condition again. We take all the buds off when plant- ing them in, and in fact, for some time after they are housed. Beacon for one will start a great many buds very spQn. after housing, with very short stems. I must say right here Beacon truly is a grand carnation, a free bloomer, fine habit of growth, and car- ries out" to the end of the season with me, which last season was to the end of July, and so long as it does that for us we surely will not drop it. My ar- gument is you are only taxing your plants when you allow them to bloom right after housing, as you are only getting flowers on very short stems and receiving very little money for them. Get your plants in good healthy condi- tion and well established, then they will be ready for work when the flowers bring you more money. Just as soon as the plants are established, we put on the first wire and tie. I really think the carnation loses time if not kept tied up properly, and the less you handle thehi the better they like it. The new varieties we are growing this season are Gorgeous, Matchless and Philadelphia. Gorgeous with us surely is a wonderful stem maker, with fine habit of growth, arid has every promise of being a fine carnation. Matchless up to the present time has done very well. It, too. is a vigorous grower. If there is anything we could criticise, it would be the shortness of Its stem. Philadelphia is a wonderful plant maker and a very clean grower. With us so far it has been a bit slow but at present is full of buds. My ex- perience has been, that after growing the new varieties the second year they prove themselves so much better from the first, that I think we do them an mjustice in being too severe in our criticisms. For instance, the first year we grew Mrs. C. W. Ward, it was very short in stems and very uneven on the benches. In fact, we were not very much pleased with it, excepting the form and color of the flowers. Today Its habit of growth and length of stem class it among our best. In addition to the older varieties we are growing Supreme, Pink Delight Benora and White Perfection, which are all doing well. We will drop Per- fection another season, because of its tendency to give so many split flowers and grow Matchless instead. Up to this time we have not cut one split flower from Matchless, of which we have one thousand. Supreme we will retain, and drop the others by reason of having too many varieties in this color. Wood Aslies Valuable Potash Source. If the European war should cause our large annual imports of potash to dwindle, many growers will look to wood ashes among other substances to replenish the potash supply. While the amount of wood ashes that a grower could accumulate on his own land would hardly ever be sufficient to supply his need for potRsh, neverthe- less If they are carefully stored and not permitted to leach, they may be of considerable value to him, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Wood ashes are now a factor in Canada, being considered a regular commercial commodity, and the large lumber mills and other plants using wood or sawdust for fuel in this country which at present make no use of the ashes from their fur- naces or waste piles may find it profit- able to store and sell them if the de- mand warrants it. Wood ashes may be profitably ap- plied as a top dressing to grass land and to pastures where they will en- courage the growth of clover and bet- ter kinds of grasses which will then crowd out Inferior kinds and weeds. Wood ashes may be also used for corn and roots. Because of their lime con- tent they are not so good for pota- toes although sometimes used for this crop. In New England, where grow- ers have to look more carefully to the renewing of old soils than in some of the newer sections of the country, wood ashes have long been appreci- ated. Ashes indirectly Increase the available nitrogen of the organic mat- ter in the soil, and have been known to do excellent service in Europe on drained moorland. Besides the potash, ashes contain other ingredients which are of value to plants; namely, about one or two per cent of phosphoric acid, a little magnesia, and a great deal of lime. The importance of these last-named elements is made plain by the esteem in which leached ashes are held by some of our growers, although from leached ashes all but a very small portion of the potash has been washed out. The grower who wishes to re- store potash to the soil by the use of ashes should take great care that they are kept dry, and are not al- lowed to leach at all. Ashes from hardwoods (deciduoxrs- trees) are richer in both phosphorus and potash than those from pines and other softwoods (conifers). Ashes from oak, elm, maple and hickory have more potash than those from pine. The ashes of twigs (faggots for exam- ple) are worth more for agricultural purposes than the ashes of heart-wood taken from the middle of an old tree. In general, the smaller and younger the wood burned, the better ashes. The ashes of coal do not contain enough potash to make them valuable In this connection. Ordinary house ashes con- tain on the average about eight or nine per cent of potash and two per cent of phosphoric acid. Investigators have considered that there is enough potash and phosphoric acid in a bushel of ashes to make it worth 20 or 2T^ cents. Besides that, some 10 to 15 cents ad- ditional might be allow.ed for the "al- kali power" of the ashes. This power is that which enables ashes to rot weeds and to ferment peat. Of course, prices vary with local conditions. If wood ashes are purchased, the farmer should assure himself that they have neither been contaminated with coal ashes, nor adulterated with leached ashes. These facts determined that th& place of burning has no effect on tho value of the ashes as fertilizer. They are equally satisfactory whether taken from a stove, a fireplace or a bonfire. POTASH IN ASHES OP COTTONSEED HULLS. The hulls of cotton seed, according to specialists, yield ashes which con- tain from 18 to 30 per cent of potash and from 5 to 10 per cent of phos- phoric acid. Cotton-hull ashes, there- fore, as a fertilizer are much more concentrated than ordinary wood, ashes. As a matter of fact. In the opinion of some investigators, tha ashes from cottonseed hulls contain such a large proportion of potash that they might do considerable harm to crops if they were used In large quan- tities. These ashes have been used with advantage for manuring tobacco. They have in times past brought as much as $35 or $40 a ton In New Eng- land. One objection to the use of thes« ashes Is their liability to vary wide- ly In composition. This lack of uni- formity Is due to the fact that they 60 The American Florist. Jan. JO, are burned as fuel at the oil-factories In conjunction with -wood or coal. Those lightest in color have been con- sidered the richest in potash by cer- tain investigators. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt, Philadelphia, Pa. Agricultural Extension Appropriations. Of great importance to farmers is the Smith-Lever agricultural exten- sion law. This grants federal appro- priations for farm extension work, and it is believed will double the produc- tiveness of American farms, according to the Chicago Herald. Each state is given an initial appropriation of $10,- 000, which is to be used by the state agricultural colleges, and the sum will be increased year by year. It will carry directly to the farm the scien- tific discoveries of the department of agriculture and the state agricultural colleges. Among the important measures for the farmer put into effect during the year were the following : To fight diseases of forest or orna- mental trees— .$40,000. For farmers' co-operative demonstra- tion work outside of the cotton belt— $400,000. For co-operative demonstrations and to carry on the campaign against the ravages of the cotton boll weevil — $298,000. To improve the method of collecting data relative to agricultural industries, including the acreage, yield and value of farm products— $32,000. For co-operation with the states in the inspection of Irish potatoes where quarantine has been established by the secretary of agriculture — $50,000. For the improvement of crop pro- duction under semi-arid and dry-land conditions— $30,000. For experiments with new and rare seeds, looking to the improvement of grasses, alfalfa, clover and other for- age crops — $100,500. To complete the organization and expand the field work of the office of markets— $150,000. Sowing; Fern Spores. ED. AMERICAN FLOBIST : Please advise what time fern spores should be sown to produce 2%-inch stock in November. I mean table ferns; also give a list of kinds most suitable for this work. E. E. During the month of January is the best time to sow fern spores in prepa- ration for good stock to be used next autumn, for some species are rather slow in the early stages of growth, the aspidiums requiring a longer time than the pteris in order to reach a useful size. Among the most satisfactory species and varieties for this purpose are the following : Aspidium tsussi- mense, Cyrtomium falcatum, Pteris cretica albo-lineata, P. Wilsonii, P. adiantoldes, P. Mayii and P. Wim- setti. W. H. T. JOHNSTOWN, PA. — Bruce Walker and his brother, George Walker, who re- cently purchased the greenhouses and flower store of William Schmidt, ex- pect to open their place February 1, presenting to the public a model estab- lishment. Mobile, Ai-a.— What Is planned to be one of the greatest features of the Mardl Gras celebration this year Is the agricultural, horticultural and fruit exhibition, preparations for which are now being made on an elaborate scale In the remodeling of the Interior of the Alba building on North Royal street. Asters in Deslgrn Work. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. The aster is one of the most popular of the summer flowers, it being so largely grown and in such a variety of colors, that it can be obtained in quan- tity at all times, in its season. The quality of the flowers has been much improve!? in recent years, until the select stock resembles the medium sized chrysanthemums. The rich pur- ple, the lavender and the white, are colors much in demand, particularly for funerals, many beautiful effects being possible in design work and sprays. Nothing is more attractive for the wreath than the rich purple aster, arranged in combination with ivy leaves and sprays; it is especially appropriate for the funeral of an elder- ly person. The same on a foundation of prepared bronze magnolia or oak leaves is also very effiective. Another made on a background of crested fern fronds, Smithii or elegantissima, is much admired. It is always well to leave a portion of the ground or underwork to show as a part of the finished wreath. Many handsome wreaths are made of ivy, magnolia or other like foliage and a spray of asters laid on. or worked in, to have the same effect. In this case only half the form is covered with the spray, which is finished with a bow of ribbon, the ends woven in with the flowers. Crescent wreaths, all of asters one half lavender, the other purple, a full round wreath of all purple with a large spot of valley, or Sweetheart roses, or such a combination of other suitable flowers is sure to attract at- tention. Large crescent or round wreaths to be placed on easels can be made to look more important by the addition of two or three long sago leaves. These are placed as if pulled through from the top and fastened to the back of the bottom; they fill up the center space which can be further or- namented with asters of the same or another color, worked loosely on the front of the palms near the bottom. The pink, and pink and white In combi- nation, also make up beautifully In wreaths for the funerals of younger persons. Gauze ribbon or chiffon bands add a finish to this lighter work. K. St. Valentine's Day. This busy, sentimental anniversary is fast becoming one of the important flower days of the year. St. Valentine in looking about for something to help him could find nothing more lovely than flowers, so that for this day at least, lovely flowers are almost ex- clusively used to carry the messages of love and affection. While just the blossoms themselves are beautiful they can be made more symbolic of the day and their mission, by the skill of the artist in their ar- rangement into dainty bunches and clusters, which are then delivered in heart-shaped boxes, tied with ribbons and gilt arrows, which stamps them at once as a gift from St. Valentine. Cor- sages of violets, combined with lily of the valley or orcbids or gardenias, or of lily of the valley and gardenias or orchids and lily of the valley or just gardenias, are all very choice and sure to be admired. All should be properly ribboned, with miniature gilt or red hearts attached. Roses, particularly Sweethearts, or the small Wards, make up into beautiful clusters for the cor- sage. The forget-me-nots are ideal with either Sweetheart or Ward roses. A useful and quickly arranged shield that should accompany every bouquet to be worn is made of a sheet of wax paper in a number of folds so as to lie flat and when tied to the back of the bunch is invisible from the front and pro- tects the dress perfectly. All corsage bouquets should have in addition to the best quality ribbon ties or cords, one or two good quality pins. St. Valen- tine wants the best and should have it. Very often the best flowers just as they are, is the order; these should be very nicely arranged in a proper box. Many very pretty boxes suitable for long-stemmed roses with decorations emblematic of the day are now offered to the trade and can be seen in all up- to-date stores. When arranged in such boxes, almost any kind of flowers are appropriate for the day. The addition of a flower or two with a sprig of pussy willow and a couple of gilt ar- rows on the outside gives the package a very attractive appearance. The supply men are alive with ideas running mostly to heart-shaped bas- kets and hampers in various combina- tions; some with handles, made in va- rious colors and of more or less ex- pensive materials and finish. All of these admit of great latitude in filling, some being plain and simple, while oth- ers can be made quite elaborate to suit the purse of the purchaser. Plants, particularly those in flower, are suita- l3le for such gifts. Azaleas, cyclamens, daffodils, bulb pans of tulips and hya- cinths, in suitable basket covers or done up with mats, or paper and ap- propriate ribbon bows, with small gilt or embossed hearts pinned on, all pos- sess the necessary St. Valentine qual- ity. Valentine Day dinners are getting to be quite the vogue and give the artist an opportunity to show his skill in ar- rangements appropriate for the occa- sion. Plateaus in the shape of hearts of red roses or red carnations make appro- priate centers, with corsages for the ladies and gardenias for the gentlemen at the plates. Hollow or outline hearts of violets on the table, with the roses in vases rising from the center to above the line of vision, make a pretty and graceful decoration. Heart-shaped ham- pers filled to overflowing, the flowers trailing out on the cloth, can be ar- ranged to make a beautiful table. From this time on Valentine's Day should be kept constantly in mind, so that all should be in perfect readiness. The windows should tell of the ap- proaching visit of St. Valentine; it should be prominently to the front, both in the window and in the store. Thd day before is no time, the week before is even too late, two weeks is better, every day of publicity bears its fruit. Newspaper space is expensive, but where there is the necessary courage to take the step, it is nearly always found to pay. Flowers promise to be in good supply for the middle of February. Push their sale for this occasion; make it a real flower day and have something distinc- tive, a creation of your own that will not be seen elsewhere. It will add to your prestige as an artist, and will pay. K. Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1391, January 30, I9IS. WREATH OF ASTERS AND MAGNOLIA LEAVES. 19^5- The American Florist. 61 state BeautiTul Campaign in Missouri. An interesting campaign to beau- tify public roads, parks, church, school and cemetery grounds is be- ing carried on by Frank W. BufCum, Missouri's highway commissioner, in connection with his activity for bet- ter highways. In Mr. Buffum's home town of Louisiana, Mo., the Stark Bros. Nurseries are located and he has observed that at the close of every shipping season the nursery people burned from 50,000 to 00,000 young fruit trees that had not been sold. He induced the nursery firm to give him those trees for distribu- tion to towns and counties which would agree to plant and look after them. The freight is the sole ex- pense to those applying for them. As a result of this idea many miles of tree-bordered highways can be seen in the counties of northern-central Missouri. They are planted 70 to the mile on each side of the road. County courts or persons asking for the trees are notified that they will be expected to look after them care- fully; this means that *the weeds are to be kept down, the trees regularly sprayed and in dry weather the proper mulch created for the roots. Where no interest is shown in pro- tecting the trees the commissioner does not repeat the gift. The care of the trees by county courts will in time more than repay the early expenditure of labor, and the produce, Mr. Buffum figures, will yield a surplus to be devoted to road Improvement. No complaint has been made that the fruit has been appro- priated by the general public. The public is appreciative of an enterprise of that kind and will nearly always respect it. It is expected, of course, that the occasional tourist will help himself by the wayside to the fruit that he needs for the moment, and anyone who would steal the fruit to sell would steal as readily from a pri- vate orchard. Cincinnati. SUPPLY riNDS KEATT SALE. The supply is still comparatively small and nearly all receipts find a ready sale. The demand for stock is active and steady, and is serving to keep the market cleaned up fairly well. Roses are the one best seller, the supply being limited, while the call for them is very good. More could have been used last week. American Beauties are doing well as far as sales are con- cerned. The carnation cut is a little larger than last week. However, all good receipts sell readily. The lily list Includes Easter lilies, callas and rub- rums and all are proving good prop- erty. Lily of the valley has a fair market. Double violets move slowly. Narcissi are selling better than they did for a while. Other offerings in- clude single violets, orchids, sweet peas, jonquils, freesias and Roman hya- cinths. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. Miss M. M. Carroll was the guest of honor at a recent surprise party at the Hotel Gibson, tendered by a few of her business associates in honor of her third year in "business harness" alone. Miss Carroll was presented with a beautiful token in silver and stated that her prospects in business are as bright' as the silver. C. E. Critchell and wife and R. Witterstaetter, left January 20 for the American Carnation Society meeting at Buffalo, N. Y. Tom Joy, of Nashville, Tenn., was In the city last weeJk C. E. Critchell has been getting some very fine rubrum lilies from Hoff- meister Floral Co. H. Tarry town Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held Wednesday evening, January 20, and a large attendance of the old members was on hand to welcome the new presi- dent, Wm. Jamison, who was in the chair. As the monthly prize was to be awarded for the best flowering plant, a good many well-grown plants were ex- hibited, A. Weeks capturing first prize with a fine specimen of Chorizema cora- datum splendens. Some very good primulas and cyclamens were shown by T. Morris, W. Jamison, J. Elliott and G. Mcintosh. H. Nicholls was awarded a certificate of merit for seedling Dra- caena Glenview, a cross between ama- bilis and terminalis. ^ very lively discussion followed the examination of exhibits, by J. Bradley, J. Mooney, T. Morris, Wm. Scott and other members of the society. It was very gratifying to note the large attendance at this meeting. Thos. a. Lee, Rec. Sec'y. Ft. Wayne, Ind. business continues oood. There has been a heavy run on fu- neral work, and an abundance of social functions during the past two weeks has made business very good. The cold weather has checked the rose crop, and there is a scarcity in carnations just at present. Red roses are very scarce, and there are not enough Richmonds to supply the demand. Yellow roses are very popular, especially the Sunburst and Hillingdon varieties. There is the midwinter supply of flowers in variety, such as tulips, jonquils, daffodils, sweet peas and snapdragons. Easter lilies as well as callas are abundant, and find a big call in funeral work. There is a fine assortment of blooming plants on the market. NOTES. The Flick Floral Company had charge of the extensive decorations for the opening of the new Palace vaude- ville theatre January 2-'). The decora- tions consisted principally of quantities of American Beauty roses and southern smilax. This firm had charge of the decorations for the Fee-Heit wedding, which was a society event January 5. Killarney roses, banks of ferns and southern smilax formed the house deco- rations. A novelty feature was the charming hats filled with Sunburst roses and tied with long Sunburst rib- bons carried by the bridesmaids. The bride's bouquet was of lily of the val- ley and orchids made in colonial style. The Vesey greenhouses are cutting some splendid Madame Shawyer roses. Their orchids have been producing some fine flowers this winter. F. Johnson of the Johnson Floral Co. of Kendallville, Ind., was a recent vis- itor. Lanternier Bros, have been extreme- ly busy with funeral work. H. K. Nebraska State Florists' Society. The Nebraska State Florists' Society, in conjunction with the Nebraska State Horticultural Society held their annual meeting at Lincoln, ITeb., January 10. Both societies made a very creditable display of flowers and fruits. C. H. Frey, especially, showed a fine lot of roses and carnations. His seedling Nebraska attracted the attention of the florists in general. E. C. Pruner representing Poehlman Bros. Co., Chi- cago, displayed a nice lot of new roses and carnations. Carnation Sen- sation was much admired. Good j papers were delivered by J. R. Wilson, 'of Des Moines, la.; Irwin Frey, of Lincol"; C. H. Green, Fremont; Chas. Stewart, O naha; L. Henderson, Omaha; Ed. Williams, Grand Island. The State Horticultural Society decided to let the liorists "paddle t^eir own canoe," giving them their share of money allowed by the state for pre- miums on plants and cut flowers exhib- ited at the state fairs, and let the florists make up their own premium list as Ihey see fit. The florists gave a banquet, January 19, at the Linden Hotel, separate from the horti- culturists and being the first one. It certainly was a good one. J. J. Hess, of Omaha, suggested to form one florists' society of Iowa and Nebraska, to be able to get the 100 members or more which will enable the society to have a representative on the board of directors of the S. A. F. & O. H. J. J. Hess was elected first vice-president of the State Horticultural Society for the ensuing year. Ed. Williams, of Grand Island, was reelected president and L. Henderson, of Omaha, was reelected secretary of the Nebraska State Flor- ists' Society. C. H. Frey invited the visiting florists to inspect his green- houses and his hopitality was accepted. All the florists expressed themselves very flatteringly as to the quality of cut flowers and plants Mr. Frey Is growing. Montreal. Trade since last week has been quiet at times, but with some very busy days interspersed. Funeral work when it comes seems to come in heavily. The number of prominent men, especially retired military men, dying, is remark- able, and reading the nerve-racking war . news appears to be the cause. The supply of cut blooms is fully up to the demand, and if it were not for the periodical call for funeral work there would be an over supply. The quality, especially of roses, has greatly im- proved lately. There is little call for flowering plants, but considerable de- mand for ferns and fern dishes, the local fern growers being sold out again. This was reported last fall, later de- nied, but now admitted. H. B. Cowan, of Peterborough, presi- dent of the Canadian Horticultural As- sociation, has offered a trophy for com- petition among florists' and gardeners' clubs of Canada. The award will be based upon increasing public interest In horticulture. Increasing the size and efficiency of the clubs, encouraging es- says, holding exhibitions, etc. The local seedsmen seem to be able to supply seed the same as usual. Their catalogues are out, promising all the latest novelties, and a full line, at the same prices as usual. The war has caused one member of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club to fight for the king. It was de- cided to keep him in good standing until his return. R. Scott for the second time has made off with the best euchre prize. At the February meeting a paper on perennials will be read. J. L. OBITUARY. B. W. Speece. B. W. Speece, who for the past 18 years had conducted a greenhouse at Carthage, Mo., died at his home In that city January 18, aged 8.5 years. He was engafpd In the flower business at 'the time of his death. His widow and three children survive. 62 The American Florist. Jan. 30, The AMERICAN Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a rear- Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send tbe old address at the same time. Adrertising rates on application. From the first issue tbe American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Adfertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the • pinions ot our corresDondents. THE AMERICAN IXORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS, American Carnation Society 53 —The exhibition 53 — President Goddard's address B4 — S. J. Goddard— S. A. Anderson (portraits). 54 —Wallace H. Eiss (portrait) 51 — The business meeting 54 —Secretary Baur's report ...Bb —Joseph H. Hill — J. F. Ammann (portraits) . 5b — Wm. P. Kastlng (portrait) 56 — Treasurer Corner's report ofa Prominent men identlfled with American Carnation Society Convention, Buffalo. .55-57 — Awards 58 —Visitors 58 Carnations from fleld to present time 59 Wood ashes valuable potash source. 59 Sowing tern spores 60 The retail trade °0 — Asters m design work (lUus. ) 60 — St. ValenUne's Day 60 Agricultural extension appropriations 60 State beautiful campaign In Missouri 61 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 61 Cincinnati fj Nebraska State Florists' Society 61 Montreal 0} Ft. Wayne. Ind • 61 Obituary 6J — B. W, Speece gj Editorial 02 — State Florists' Association of Indiana 62 — American Sweet Pea Society 62 — National Botanical Garden ^ — American Gladiolus Society 62 — New York flower show 62 Pittsburgh W Oklahoma City °* Chicago »° Cleveland '% St. Louis 42 Kansas City i^ Philadelphia ~„\ Boston 75 New York X? Horticultural Society of New York 7b Nashville, Tenn 76 New Orleans • Jo KnoxvlUe, Tenn 7° Columbus, O Jg Providence. R. I J= The seed trade °n — Seed Importation regulation 86 — Spiraea importation ruling 86 The nursery trade ■•• ^ — European pines menace to nursery stock.. 90 Market gardeners 82 Vegetable growlne in Colorado 82 — Fumlpgatlng lettuce °2 Lancaster County Florists' Club vi Worcester, Mass 104 Renew your subscription now. TEXAS has requested of its state leg- islature an appropriation of $10,000 to start a range of greenhouses for ex- periment work in floriculture and other lines. If the appropriation is made it Is understood the greenhouses will be located at the Agricultural and Me- chanical College of Texas, College Sta- tion, under the special direction ol Prof. E. J. Kyle. One of our correspondents called at- tention to an item in an English pub- lication to the effect that Dutch firms were shipping lilac and other cut flow- ers to the United States and that where nursery stoclt and other raw materials imported from Holland pro- vide woric for American labor, cut flowers are a finished product and pay nothing to American labor, not even a selling commission. American Sweet Pea Society. The following additional prizes have been received : The Thorburn prize— Silver cup, for the best 12 vases sweet peas, 12 Spen- cer varieties, 25 blooms to a vase. The Lord & Burnham Co. prize (flor- ist growers only) — A gold watch; for the best display of sweet peas. Watltins & Simpson prize — Ten dol- lars, first prize, for the best six vases Spencer sweet peas, six varieties, 25 flowers to a vase. The preliminary schedule is now ready for distribution and can be had on application. HABEY A. BUNYAED, Sec'y. American Gladiolus Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT EEGISTEATION. The nomenclature committee of the American Gladiolus Society has ap- proved the application of Herman H. Baer, New Hyde Park, N. T., to reg- ister the variety, Hyde Park, and the application of Dr. C. Hoeg, Decorah, Iowa, to register Jack Frost, Pocahon- tas and Zlngari. The varieties are de- scribed as follows : Hyde Park (Baer). Color rosy white, becoming Rose Neyron red at the outer edges of the petals. Throat lemon yellow, slightly shaded deep rose pink, petals feathered same color, which is especially noticeable when grown under glass. Stamen filaments white with pink tips. Anthers white with lilac sutures. Bloom medium size; tube curved, slender, long. Seg- ments unequal, connivent, the upper horizontal and broad, the lower re- flexed and narrower. Midseason. Spike tall, erect, branched, often two spikes per corm. A fair number of flowers per spike. Growth vigorous and well furnished with medium broad leaves. Corms medium large. Cormels prolific. Originated with H. Baer, New Hyde Park, Long Island, N. Y., and introduced in 1914 by Vaughan's Seed Store. Jack Frost (Hoeg's No. 175). Color pure white, penciled Tyrian rose upon an amber white throat. Bloom me- dium large; tube nearly straight, stout, short. Segments unequal, connivent, the upper horizontal and broad, the lower reflexed and narrower. Mid- season. Spike medium tall and erect, A fair number of flowers per spike. Growth vigorous and well furnished with very broad leaves. Corms me- dium large. An excellent compact, white, of good substance. Originated with Dr. C. Hoeg, Decorah, Iowa. Pocahontas (Hoeg). Color ama- ranth red with a lemon yellow throat, blotched plum violet. Stamen fila- ments creamy white. Anthers violet. Bloom large, tube curved moderately slender and of medium length. Seg- ments unequal, connivent, the upper horizontal and very broad, the lower reflexed and narrower. Season early September. Spike medium tall, erect, not branched, frequently two spikes per corm. A fair number of flowers per spike. Growth good, well fur- nished with medium broad leaves. Corms medium large. The color of this variety is excellent, deep and at- tractive. The bloom is compact and has excellent substance. Originated with Dr. C. Hoeg, Decorah, Iowa. Zingarl (Hoeg's No. 96). Color Rose Neyron red with the edges of the petals lighter, blotch carmine purple, with a dash of lemon yellow at the tip of the blotch. Stamen filaments white. Anthers lilac. Bloom medium size, tube curved, slender, long. Seg- ments unequal, connivent, the upper horizontal and broad, the lower re- flexed and narrower. Mid to late sea- son. Spike medium short, erect, not branched, often two spikes per corm. A fair number of flowers per spike. Growth vigorous and well furnished with broad leaves. Corms medium size. A compact bloom of good sub- stance. An especially good pink va- riety at the trial grounds. Originated with Dr. C. Hoeg, Decorah, Iowa. A. C. Beal, Chairman. New York Flower Show. Announcement of dates for the third International flower show under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Flor- ists' Club, v/as made last week. The exposition will open Wednesday, March 17, in Grand Central Palace, New York, continuing until March 23, inclusive. Among the features this season will be a number of unusually fine exhibits which will be sent direct- ly after the show to the Panama-Pg.- clfic Exposition at San Francisco — either the original plants and blossoms or (in the case of perishable flowers) duplicates being shipped across the country in refrigerated cars. Indica- tions are that the list of exhibitors win be considerably greater this year than heretofore, several hundred pri- vate and trade entries being already promised. There will be much shown that Is new, a number of horticultur- ists having produced varieties of plants during the past season that are especially notable. F. R. Plerson of Tarrytown, N. T., Is chairman of the show; T. A. Have- meyer, vice-chairman; Frederic R. Newbold, treasurer, and John Young, secretary. The committee of the Hor- ticultural Society Includes F. R. Pier- son, F. R. Newbold, T. A. Havemeyer, George V. Nash, Professor N. L. Brit- ton, James N. Stuart, Joseph A. Manda and M. C. Ebel. The committee of the New York Florists' Club includes William H. Duckham, C. H. Totty, Frank H. Traendly, Julius Roehrs, W. H. Siebrecht, Sr., W. R. Plerson, F. L. Atkins, John Young and Rich G. Hol- laman. Entries should be made through Secretary John Young, 53 West 28th street, New York. National Botanical Garden. The removal of the United States botanic garden, at Washington, D. C, to an exquisite spot In Rock Creek park, has been provided for In a bill introduced by Representative James L. Slayden, of Texas, chairman of the house committee on library, which proposes also to transfer control of the garden to the department of ag- riculture. This bill has been passed by the house and Is now pending be- fore the senate library committee. It is hoped the government will con- fine the new botanic garden to its proper scientific functions and not make It a common nursery to provide congressmen and their friends with plants which can be purchased through commercial nurserymen and florists. State Florists' Association of Indiana. At the invitation of F. Dorner & Sons Co., the February meeting of this association will be held Tuesday, Feb- ruary 2, at LaFayette. There will be visiting all day. Indianapolis mem- bers win leave the Terminal traction station In that city at 8:15 a. m. Since you will be an honored guest of f . Dorner & Sons for that day, kindly mail to Theo. Dorner, a card to arrive a day or two before the meeting, and advise him If you Intend to be pres- ent. O. E. Stein K AMP, Sec'y. 19^5- The American Florist. 63 Club Meetings Next Week. Detroiti Uioh., February 1, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club, Benib Floral hall, 163 Bates •treet. R. H. Wells, secretary, 827 Canfield aveDue, Detroit. Montreal, Que., February 1, 8 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Montreal Floral Excbange, 140 Mansfield street. W. H. Horobln, secretary, 283 Marquette street, Mon- treal. Buffalo, N. Y., February 2, 8 p. m Buffalo Florists' Club, Kastlng's hall. 385 Blllcott street. Wm. Lcgg, secretary, 889 West Delaware ave- Due. Buffalo. Dayton, O., February 2, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Club. 37 East Fifth street. Horace M. Frank, secretary, 112 South Main street, Day- ton. Lake Geneva, Wis., February 2, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Horti- cultural hall. Wm. H. Griffiths, secretary. Lob Angeles, Calif.. February 2, 8 p. m. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society, 237 Franklin street. Henry W. Kruckeberg, secre- tary. Los Angeles, Calif. Milwaukee, Wis., February 2, 8 p. m. — The Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet house, 86 Ma- son street. Eugene Oestreicher, secretary. North avenue and Flfty-flfth street, Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., February 2, 6 p. m. — Minneapolis Florists' Club, Rice Bros., 218 North Fifth street. Wm. J. Vasatka, secre- tary, 3340 Chicago avenue, Minneapolis. Philadelphia, Pa., February 2, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall. Broad street, above Spruce. David Rust, secre- tary, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa., January 2, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Fort Pitt hotel, Tenth street and Penn avenue. H. P. Joslln, secretary, 7202 Perrysvllle avenue, Ben Avon, Pa. Washington, D. C, February 2, 8 p. m. — The Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, 1214 F street, N. W. C. L. Llnz, secretary, 635 Tenth street. N. B., Washington. Louisville, Ky., February 3, 8 p. m. — The Kentucky Society of Morists, Masonic Temple. August Baumer. secretary. Masonic Temple, P. O. Box 295, Louisville. Albany, N. Y,, February 4, 8 p. m. — Albany Florists' Club, 611 Broadway. Robert David- son, secretary. 130 Second street, Albany. Chicago, February 4, 8 p. m.— Chicago Flo- rists' Club. Hotel Bismarck, 175 West Randolph street. Guy W. French, secretary, Morton Grove, 111. Tacoma, Wash,, February 4, 8 p, m. — Tacoma Florists' Association, Maccabce hall. Eleventh and 0 streets. F. H. Atchison, secretary. South Fiftieth and Bast F streets, Tacoma. Lake Forest, III., February 6, 8 p. m. — The North Shore Horticultural Society. City Hall. E. Bollinger, secretary. Lake Forest. Lenox, Mass., February 6, 8:1S p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society, Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary, Lenox. Ban Francisco, Calif., February 6, 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Sachem hall, Redmen's building. 240 Golden Gate avenue. W. A. Hofinghoff, secretary, 432 Phelan build- ing, San Francisco. Wants, For SalcEtc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sltoatlon Wanted— Young man 24 years of age, thorouuhly experienced in all branches of the florist business, wishes position at once. Address Key 473. care Ameiican Florist. USItUBtion Wanted— Work in greenhouse by a younst Uane, seven years' experience, can do all kinds of floral de^ien work. References furnished. . A. Mhngel 66 High St.. Oshkosh. Wis. Situation Wan ed By a practical middle aged florist; life experience growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums d-icorative and bedding plants. Single, sober; state wiges and particulars. Key 467. care .Am Tican Florist. Situation Wanted-As working florist, by mid- dle aged man: many yearaexperiencein England, Canada and United Slates as private and commer- cial grower; total ab*ainer. Address Henry Tucker. 210 North Tod Ave,, Warrea. Ohio. Situation Wented — As working foreman by practical and exp. nenced landscape gardner. Scientific, experienced and practical. Middle aged. Temperate, induhttious and well recom- mended. Address Key 471 care American Florist. Situation Wanted March 1st. as supeiinten- dent or bt* ad gardener on private place. 15 years' experience in both greenht use and landscape work. Competent to lay out work and handle men. Single man. Best of references. Address Key 472. caie Ameiican Florist Situation Wanted— For March 1st, by a practi- cal all-around grower, competent loprcduce first- class stock and manage any kind cf place. Com- mercial or private institution. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Be&t referencts. State par- ticulars. Addrfss, Key 415, care Ametican Florist. Help Wanted— A florist lo take charged green house and ground. Established trade. Low rent. Must act quick betteropportunitiesdo not exist. LtH MANN'S Seed Store, Baton Rouge, La, Help Wanted— A first-class, reasonable priced floriit and landscape gardener of good recom- mendations. Permanent position. With refer- ences and experiences. Address. Louisiana Hospital for the Insane. Jackson, La. Wanted To Rent— Party wants to rent three or four imall greenhcu&es with right of buying. State ter ms and p -rcbase price in hrstletter. Ad- dress Key 4t8. (are American Florist. For Sale— One 60 in. x 18 ft. boiler, good for 160 lbs. working pressure. Shaking grate and super- heater. Good as new. Allen B Wrisley Co., 925 S 5th Ave.. Chicago. GreentlOQSe For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about IS.OOOsq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank, 700=; N. Clark St. or Proprietor 5964 N. Paulina St., Chicago. Greenlionse For Sale or Rent— Up todate iron structure 148x451t all in one house; well stocked for spring trade. Practically no competition in town of 80(0. Must be rented or sold at once on account of ill bealib. C W. Moore. Clinton, Illinois. Situation Wanted. As Manager or Foreman by a practical grower of cut flowers and plants; over 30 years experience; single; acapable super- viser. Commercial or institution. Excel- lent credentials. State wages. Add.ess, Key 469, care American Florist. Help Wanted Civil Service Commissioners Lincoln Park. N. Clark and Center Sts..will bold an examination for position of gardener on February .Srd, 1915. Examination open to men 28 to 50 years of age. Further information supplied at the office of Lincoln Park. N. Clark and Center Sts.. Chicago. Phone Lincoln 2410. JOHN C. CANNON, Supt. of Employment. HELP WANTED. Party contemplatins opening a Wholesale Floral Commission house wants to set in touch with experienced commission man. Must be enerifetic. capable and alreadyacquainted with trade. Have plenty capital and pledge of accounts if right m^tnager can be obtained. Rare oppor- tunity, References requi ed. Only those com- petent need apply. Address Key 416. care Amer-can Florist. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Practical landscape gardener and nurseryman with college raining; experienced in drawing surveying, laying out. grading, road construc- tion, planting, natural wood work, etc., etc.; best experience in nursery and perennial garden; wishes steady position with city, cemetery or leading landscape firm; able to handle help and take full charge of department; state full parti- culars in first letter. Address Key 414, care k merlcan Florist. FOR SALE. Two 72-inch diameter by 16 feet long Tubular Return Boilers, good for 80 lbs. steam pressure. Will sell cheap for cash. BIRD S SON, East Walpole, Mass. Florists' Attention! We have on hand ready for shipment all material necessary for the superstruc- ture of a Modern Iron Frame Lutton Greenhouse, 42 ft. widex 150 ft. long. We will dispose of this material for $1,300.00 F. O. B. our factory. Re- member everything is new and strictly first class; just the same kind of a house that has made the Lutton reputation. We will send you even the Galvanized NallS, Bolts and screws for assembling the house. Plans sent on request. William H. Lutton Company JERSEY CITT. N. J. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^x5)i inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on cummed papt*r; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. P. in red. Prices: Pcr.sOO. $2.85; per 1000, $4..tO. Sam pins on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cusb with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. L. Trade directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J 64 The American Florist. Jan. 30, Plttsburg:h. TRADE PROSPECTS GOOD. We feel safe in saying that the mar- ket has improved to a very noticeable extent since the last writing, as the dark vsreather and continued snow- storms we have experienced the past week have cut down the supply of staple stock greatly. Consequently, prices are better, and prospects are they will stay "good" for some time to come, as the cold weather is evidently here to stay. There are just enough carnations and roses to go around, it seems. Sweet peas, white lilac, violets and lily of the valley abound in great quantities. Tulips are a prominent factor, as are also Dutch daffodils. Lil- ies remain as scarce as ever. The sup- ply of green goods is limited, and more could be used. NOTES. Harris Bros, and George A. Manos were the victims of a swindling fellow- countryman recently, who used as a ruse his supposed influence to obtain for them a large funeral order. His spoils for about two hours' work amounted to $3.5.00. Gidas and Pyros, the Oakland flor- ists, expect to move their cut-flower de- partment to an adjacent storeroom in the near future. They are at present handicapped for space to handle flow- ers in the right way. Wm. Loew had the misfortune to fall from a high ladder recently, but the best he could show in return was a sprained wrist. He says he never had a bit of good luck in his life. The new building of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is rapidly nearing com- pletion, and the firm will probably be in their new quarters in the early spring. There has not been much talk of the American Carnation Society conven- tion in our city, and but few have sig- nified their intention of attending. Word comes from Harrisburg that the state flower may be again changed within the near future. At present it Is the white daisy. C. Phillips has opened a flower shop at Forbes street and Dallas avenue, ad- joininp' the Homewood cemetery. John Martin, formerly in the whole- sale trade in Pittsburgh, called on his old friends January 23. Visitors : J. S. Hennon, New Cas- tle, Pa.; Oscar Leistner, Chicago; L. M. Reiter, president, A. Leipsig, Inc., New York; A. Ransf elder, Manhattan Ribbon Co., New York. J. Oklahoma City. We are having a touch of winter weather again; no snow or blizzards, just low temperature and clear sun- shine through the middle of the day. Business has picked up quite a little and a more optimistic tone is noticed among the store-keepers. John Stuppy of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo., was a caller this week on his way home from an ex- tended southern trip. J. W. Furrow took him to Guthrie in his automobile, where he spent the day, and from there he proceeded home. S. S. B. Oklahoma City, Okla. — A meeting of creditors of the Stiles Co. has been called for February 5. It is said the liabilities will exceed $7,000. Charleston, S. C— T. T. Bolger has purchased the entire interest of the Bolger & Ernest Co., successors to Connelley- McCarty Co., and has re- moved to 88 Society street. In his new location he has one of the most modern and up-to-date flower shops In the South. Associated with him as de- signer he has Alex. .S. Sawyer, formerly with Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. New Pacific Beauty Has the keeping qualities and that delightful shade of rich true laven- der .so desirable to every florist, which marks tllis new Aster as a novelty of the greatest merit. ^■1 '\ T ^^H^? ''^^^S^^^^^^B ■H ^^^HP^v '/:^' '^^^^j^BH HH ^^^H^Hi •' ^^^- :■ -4j#^^l I^K.. -^ '/^9 B >i ■Kk'^^ If^^ %^^ K^ ^^K ,)k ^^Mi^ f^^ -^^ss > >)!^ibiH^H E^r!^B ^Ka%, x) ^|^^:^u^ .,. ' Ml vlii^^js^MIIH v-^vJilHI ^P> ' ^*^,- ■ '""■ f^ ■ ' jSBf^^^^v^9rS^^ El .j« jm^^^^II Br ' -4H Bt~ » ff*"^ '-^^^ ■ ■.' \ \ ^i^Fi7~£^^W'^^^ RSQn^^^^HI i^ 1^1^^ H Vs oz., $1.00; hi oz., $2.00; V2 oz., $4 00; oz., $8 00. Ask for complete descriptive list of high grade Asters for florists. All seed absolutely Iresh 1914 stock of only the best varieties and every ounce we sell is grown in our own fields each year. HERBERT & FLEISHAUER Aster Specialists McMinnville, Oregon StASONABLC STOCK Large Quantities Ready Doz Acalyoha, Macafeana. 2 in. .$0.50 AlySSUm. Double Giant and Uwarf, 2 in 40 3in 75 Alternartheras, 2 in,. 10 var. .SO Asparagus sorengerl, 3 in.. .75 Begonia Vernon, mixtd. 2 in. .AO .3,n 75 Begonia Gloire de Chate- laine. 2 in 1.00 4.00 Ctirysanthemums, Hardy Pompon. 110 var., 2 in 3 in 100 $3.00 200 3 00 2 00 4.00 2.00 3.00 ICOO $18.J0 18.50 25.00 18..50 18 50 25.00 For Immediate Stiipment. Doz. Lemon Verbenas, AJoysia citr.odora, 2 in $0.40 3 in 75 Moonvines, white and blue, 2in 40 3in 75 Petonias, double mixed and single mixed. 2 in 40 3 in. SO 200 75 3.00 Fuchsias, 20 var., 2 in 50 2.fO .75 3.00 3 in. Geraniums, SO var.. standard sorts, 2 in 3 in Hardy English Ivy, 2 in 3 in. Lantanas, 10 var. . 2 in 3in 18.50 25.00 18..S0 25.00 18.50 25.00 )8.;0 25.00 18.50 18.50 Send for our regula .50 .75 .50 .75 .40 .75 2.00 3.00 200 3.00 2.00 300 Petunias, double white, 2 in.. 3 in Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich. 2in 3 in Parlor Ivy (Senecio Scandens) 2in 3in Swainsonla, pink and white. 2in 41 3 in 7i Dahlia Roots and Canna Roots r wholesale catalogue. ,40 .75 .40 ,75 100 $2 00 3.00 200 3,00 2.00 3,00 3 00 4.00 2,00 3,00 2.00 3,00 2.00 3.00 lOCO $18.50 25.00 18 50 25,00 18 50 25.00 25.00 18.'-0 25,00 18,50 25.00 18.50 25,00 R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. CARNATION CUTTINGS Finest in the land. Big value for your money. Enchantress, . . ... .per 1000, $20.00 White Enchantress, " " 20.00 White Wonder, " " 25.00 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 19^5- The American Florist. 65 THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 BUCKINGHAM PLACE, CHICAGO SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of DECORATIVE PLANTS, Etc. WINTER AND SPRING, 1915. FERNS Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in., at $1.00 per mium Fiilcatum, 2-in., at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Cyrtoniium Fiilcatum, 3-in., at 50c per doz.; $0.00 per 100. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 4-in., at $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Cyrtomium Falcatum. 5-in., at $2.50 per doz. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 6-in., at 35c each: $4,110 per doz. Whltmani Ferns, 2-in., at $4.00 per 100. Wbltniani Fhtus, 3-in., at $1.00 per doz.; $S.OO per 100. Whltmani Ferns. 41n., at $2.00 per doz.; $15,110 per 100. WliltmanI Ferns, 5-tn., at $3.00 per doz. Whitmanl Ferns, 5-ln., made up. at $3.00 per doz. Whitmanl Ferns, B-ln., at $6.00 per doz. PALMS Areca T.ntescens: 2-ln., at $1.20 |ier doz.; $9.00 per 100. 3-ln., at $2.00 per doz. 4-ln., at $:i.(K) |ier iloz. 6-ln.. 18 to 24 in. high, at 7Bc; $9.00 per doz. Cocoa Wettilelllana: 3-ln., at $2..=)0 per doz. 2-in., at $1.75 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-in. 4 8-ln. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln. 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 15.00 4-ln. 4-5 12 14ln. 4.50 35.00 6-ln. 5-6 15-18-ln. 6.00 50.00 71u. 6-7 30-32-in. $ 2.50 8-lu. 6-7 48-ln. 7.00 8-in. tubs, 6-7 60-ln. 10.00 a-in. tubs, 7-8 72-ln. 13.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-ln. 4 8-ln. $l..'iO $12.00 3-ln. 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 15.00 4in. 4-5 14-16-in. 4.50 35.00 5-ln. 56 10-18-ln. $ 0.50 6.00 5in. extra strong. .75 9.00 6-in. 5-6 18-24-in. l.dO 7-in. 6-7 38-40-ln. 2.25 to $2.50 7-in. 6-7 44-48-ln. 4.00 S-in. 6-7 60-e4-ln. 8.50 8-in. 6-7 64-68-io. 0.00 Din. 6-7 72-in. 11.00 Win. 7-8 80-84-in. 12.00 y-in. 7-8 84-88-in. 15.00 KENTIA, MADE UP Belmoreana, 5-ln., 3-4 In a pot, at 50c and 75c each. Forsterlana: Tin.. 24-30-ln. high, at $2.00 and $2.50 each. 8-in. tubs, 36-in. high, at $4.00 each. 9 in. tubs, 40-ln. high, at $5.0o each. 9-in. tubs, 48-ln. high, at $7.50 each. 9-in. tubs, 52-561n. high, at $9.00 each. 9-in. tubs. 66-70-ln. high, at $12.00 each. 9-ln. tnbs, 72-80-in. high, at $15.00 each. 6-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 20-24 in. high, at $1.25; $15.00 per doz. 6-in.. 3-4 In a pot. stronger, at $1.50; $18.00 per doz. 7ln.. 3-4 In a pot, at $2.60 each. Latania Borhonlca: 2-ln., at $5.00 per loO. 3-ln., at $10.00 per 100. 4-ln., made up. at 25c; $3.00 per doz. Phoenix Canariensis: 7-in., 24 in. high, at $1.50. 8-in., 30 In. high, at $2.50. 9-ln., 48-50 In. high, at $6.00-$7.00. 9-ln.. 60-B4 in. high, at $12.00. Extra large. 7 feet and more, at $40.00. PHOENIX RECLINATA Fine 3-ln. stocls, at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per Fine 4-ln. stock, at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per ASPARAGUS Asparagus Piumosus. 2-ln., at $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Piumosus, 3-lu.. at $0.00 per 100 Asparagus Piumosus. 4-in., at $1.50 per doz. • $12,110 per lOll. Asparagus .Spiengeri. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., at $5.00 per 100. $10.00 per 100. per aoz.; BAY TREES Standards: Price Stem Crown per pair 20-22in. $10.00 2 ft. 24-ln. 12.00 2 ft. 6 in. 2 ft. 12.00 3 ft. 2 ft. 12.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 3 In. 16.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 6 in. 20.00 2 ft. 5 in. 2 ft. 6 in. 20.00 3 ft. 25.00 4 ft. 3 ft. to 3 ft. 6 in. 30.00 BOXWOOD Bushes, 10-ln., at 25c; $3.00 per doz. Bushes, 12-ln., at 3nc; $3.00 |.er doz. Bushes. 12-ln., extra heavy, 10 In. wide, at 40c; $1.80 per doz. Bushes, loin., at 5iic; $6.00 per doz. Bu.slies, 18 In., at $1.00. Bushes. 24-in., at $1.25. Pynimlds. 30ln., at $2.00. Pyramids. 3G-ln., at $3.00. Pyramids, 3Vj-ft.. at $3.60. Pyramids, 4-ft., at $4.oo. Standards, 2-ft. stem, 12-15-ln. crown, $2.00. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Araucarla Excelsa: 4-in., at 50c: $0.00 per doz. Araucarla Excelsa Compacts: 5-ln., at $1.25 each. 6-in., at $1.50 each. Araucarla Kxcelsa Glanca: 5-ln., at $1.25 each. Draciiena Fragraus: 3-in., at $1.80 per doz. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz. 5-ln.. at $0.00 per doz. Dracaena Hvbiida Lord Wolseiey, fine plants 4-in., at 50c. 2-in.. 3-ln., 4-in., 5-in., 7-ln. DRACAENA INDIVISA plants, Dracaena Dracaena doz. Dracaena doz. Dracaena doz. Dracaena $3.00 per 100. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per IflO.OO. $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 50c and 75c each; 7-ln.. extra flne at $1.00 each. LIndenil, 4-in.. at $6.00 per doz. Massangeana. 3-ln.. at $2.50 per Massangeana, 4-in., at $5.00 per Massangeana, 5-in., at $7.00 per Terminalis, flne plants. 5-ln.. at 75c. FICUS ELASTICA We have a fine stock of these popular house plants. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 5-ln., at $4.20 per doz.; $34.00 per 100. fi-ln.. at $6.00 per doz. Ficus Pandurata. 4-in., at 50c each. FIcus Pandurata. 5-ln., at 75c each. Ficus Pandurata. 6-in.. at $2.50 each. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 6-ln., 3-4 leads, $3.00 per doz. Hydrangeas. Otaksa. 9 and 10-ln., extra strong, at 75c and $1.00 each. Hydrangeas. French varieties, pink, vhlte and blue mixed. Hydrangeas, 5-ln., at $2.40 per doz. IVY. ENGLISH 2-in., at $2.50 per 100; $24.0<1 per 1.000. 4-in.. busby plants, with long vines, at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Laurocerasus Schlpkaensls. evergreen orna- mental shrubs, at 75c each. Pandanus Veltchil, 3-ln., at $3.50 per doz. Pandanus Veltchil, 4-ln., at $6.00 per doz. Pandanus Veltchil. 5-in.. at $9.00 per doz. Petunias, double assorted or In separate col- ors, pure white and violet, at $3.iiO per 100. Primula Obconica, 5-ln.. at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Snaridragnns. Silver Pink, 4-ln., at $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Tradescnntia Zebrlna. 2-ln., at $2.00 per 100. Tradesciintia Zehrina. 3-ln., at $6.00 per lOO. Trndescantia Zebrina. 4-in., at $8.00 per 100. TrndcscJintIa Albo-strinta, white striped, 2-in.. at $4.00 per 100. Tradescantia Albo-strlata. white striped, 4 in., at $1.00 per doz.: $8.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted. 2-ln.. at .?.1.00 per 100. Vlncns. varlegaied. 2-ln.. at $ !.00 per 100. Vincas, varlegiited. 3-ln., at $6.00 per 100. Vincas. variegated. 4-in.. bushy, with long vines, at $10.00 per 100. BEDDING PLANTS Altemanthera Brilliantissima. strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1,000. Altemanthera Anrea Nnnn. strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1.000. Coleus Golden Bedder. 2-in., at $2.50 per 100. Coleus Verschaffeltll. 2-in.. at $2.50 per 100. Coleus. Bed and Yellow Pflster, at $2.50 per 100. Coleus Brilliancy. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2-In.. at $2.50 per loo. Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 3-ln., at S3. 00 per 100. CANNAS— Divided Clumps Chas. Henderson, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Pennsylvania, at $2.00 per 100. Venus, at $2.00 per 100. Florence Vnughan, at $2.00 per 100. Anthony Crozy. at $2. .50 per 100. Tritoma Pfltzeri, at $3.00 per 100. BULBS AND RHIZOMES CANNAS. See Bedding Plants. GLADIOLUS. Mrs. Francis King. 1st size, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1.000. Mrs. Francis King. 2nd size, at $1.30 per 100; $12.00 per 1.000. Mrs. Francis King. 3rd size, at $1.00 per loO: $8.00 per 1,000. America, 1st size, at $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Brenchleyensls. 1st size, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Best mixture. 1st size, at $1.30 per 100: $12.00 per 1.000. Ismene Calathlna, at $1.00 per 100. PEONIES For Spring or Fall delivery. Faust: Assorted pink, white and red. Strong, undivided clumps, at 30c and 35c each. Divided roots, with 2-3 eyes, at 10c each. Spiraea Gladstone, strong clumps, at $1.50 per doz. Spiraea Peach Blossom, at $2.00 per doz. Tritoma Pfltzeri, see Bedding Plants. HARDY VINES Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis Veltchil), pot- grown, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Arlstolochia Slpho (Dutchman's Pipe), big clumps with 5 to 6 vines, at 40c each. Clematis Jackmanl. strong plants. In 6-ln. pots, at 35c eacli. Lonlcera. trumriet vine, or boneysnckle, white, red and yellow, at 60c each. 66 The American Florist. Jan. 30, POEHLMAN 72"74 E, Randolph St>, BIG SUPPLY or Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnations Fancy Long Beauties-Fancy Killarney White Kiliarney-Killarney Briiiiant-Killarney Queen Coltleyas— Lilies—Valley "Tulips—Jonquils. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Orchids. Roses— Continued. Per loo Miscellaneous. Per loo Per Doz. 1 Ex. long $10.00 Jonquils $4.00 to $ .( Cattleyas $4.00 and $6.00 ff'il^''°^y, I Lone ........ 8 00 Romans 3.00 to \{ R«,.H.c P.rn„, I^ w ;, f Medium 6.00 Paper Whites 3.00 to L( Beauties. f" ^oz. Aaron Wards J g^^^^ ^^ ^^ to 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.50 to ^( ^^t^:::::::::::::::::::::::::. *5.6o Russeii-Ex. w 25.00 ^^ • 3,^^^ 30-in.iong 4.00 " Long 20.00 Sr LiiYer;;.:::::;;::::;::; :« 24-in. long 3.00 " Medium $15.00 to 18.00 Violets, double 0.76 to ( 18to20-in $1.50 to 2.00 ,. „,„. r nn t„ 19 m ir- i ^ • i n Short per 100, 8.00 to 10 00 ^^''^^ ^ 0° *° ^^'^ Violets, single C Carnations. Mexican Ivy Roses. Per 100 Per 100 Smilax per doz., $2.00 Hadley $8.00 to $18.00 Short Split $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Medium 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, string. Fancy 4.00 50c. Ex. long $15.00 LUy of the Valley. Leucothoe Long $10. 00 to 12.00 Per 100 Adxantum 75 to Medium 8.00 Extra Fancy $5.00 Galax, bronze and green per 1000, 0 Short 5.00 to 6.00 igt Quality 4.00 Eastern Ferns " " \ 2iid Quality $2.00 to 3.00 Boxwood per bu. , 25c, per case, J Richmond Milady Sunburst Bulgaria Brilliant Kill. Queen SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. Accessories for St. Valentine Da^' CORSAGE SHIELDS ARNOLD'S VALENTINE BO Chiffon, $2.00 doz.; Transparent, 50c doz. White glazed with red heart and arrow on cov SPECIAL CORSAGE TIE .. , ., ^Tl^^ .. , ,,/ l" XT r -UL -.1 . 1 <*i Tc J 10x6x5^, - $5.50 30x5x3^, - $6. No. 5 ribbon with tassels, $1.25 per doz. ^2x8x5, - - 6.50 24x8x4, - - 7. 4-INCH PINS, PEARL-HEADED 24x5x3^^ - - 5 75 All colors, $1.00 per gross. Last chance for our special 35 per cent cashdis HUGHES' VALENTINE BOX on wire design orders for $10 or more this mon 24x5x3 1^ inches, $2.00 for ten. Prompt Delivery On All Orders. ^9^5- The American Florist. 67 \ BROS. CO g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Western Palm Headquarters gest supply of choice Kentias we have ever of f ered. Both single and made-up. Kentia Belmoreana Single Flants S-in. pots. $2.00 pei doz ; $15.00 per 5 to 6 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, tabs, 6 to 7 leaves. pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, tubs, tubs. 18 24 in. 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 40 to 42 in, 40 in,, heav 42 to 44 in. 45 to 48 in. 58 to 64 in. Specimens. $20 00 to $40.00. Each $0.35 1,00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 heavy 4-00 heavy 5.00 hieh 7.50 100. bieh high high high high y Kentia Forsterlana Single Plants 5-in. pots, $2 00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. pots, pots, pots, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs. 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 2U in. high 28 to .30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 46 to 43 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 to 5H ft. high 6 to 6V2 ft. high 0.35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 pots, pots, .ubs, ubs, :ub8, ubs, cubs, :ubs, ubs, itrong Kentia Forsterlana Made-upPlants Each 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high $1.50 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40in. high 3 00 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 44 in, high 3.50 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 in. high 5.00 4 plants in a tub, 52 to 56 in. high 6.00 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5h ft. high 10.00 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 specimens in IS inch tubs, 7 plants, $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00. AU Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants 6-in. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $125 7-in. pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high 3.50 Specimens, very heavy. $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenll 4-in. pots, nicely characterized. 50 cents. 7-in. pots 22-in. high 30 32-in spread $2.C0 7-in. pots. 26-in. high 34-36 in- spread 2.50 8-in. tubs, grand specimens 3.50 Areca Lutescens 6-in, pots, 3 plants in pot 1.00 7-in. pots, 3 plants in pot 1.50 TFRW^ Boston. Whitmani. XlLIVPia Roosevelt. 5inch. each $0.25 per doz $ 3.00 6inch.eacb 50 7inch.each 75 8inch. each 1.00 lOinch.each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, from 65c to $3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veitchll Highly colored, 4-in , SOc; 5-in., 75c to $1.00: 6-in., $1.50; 7-in.. $2.00 to $2,50 each. Cyclamen In bloom, mostly light-colored stock but a limited supply of dark colored and salmon colored plants. 5-in.. $5.00; 6-in., $7.50 per doz. ; 7 in., SI. 25 each. Dracaena Termlnalis Highly colored, e.xtra fine. 4-in.. $3.00 ner doz.; 5-in., $5.tO per doz. : 6-in , $7.50 per doz. FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT FURCHASER'S RISK per doz 6 00 perdoz 9 00 per doz 12,00 Araucarlas Ezcelsa, fine stock, 50c, 75c, $1.00 each, Robnsta Compacta, large plants. $1.50 10 $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green, 5-in. pots. 10-12 leavt s. f 1.00. Variegated, 5-in. pois, 10-12 leaves, $1 50. Rubber Plants All sizes from 25c to SOc each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, SOc to 75c each. English Ivy Strong stock. 20 cts. to 35 els. each. Cocos Wedaelllana 2-in.. $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per 1(0. 19D.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-in. and 2-in. plants. $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per ICOO. Larger lots, prices on appl. cation. Either February or March delivery. Cannas Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 Richard Wallace 2 SO Souv. de A. Crozy 2 10 Mme. Berat 2 00 Gladiator 2 .=0 Venus 2 SO Jean Tissot 2 50 Queen Charlotte 3 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 Pres. Meyeis 2 00 Egandale 2 50 David Harum 2 SO Mrs. Kate Gray 2 50 $25 00 22 00 22 10 20 00 22 00 22 00 22 to 25 00 22 00 21 00 22 00 22 00 22 CO Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants rn headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. Per 5000 $600 00 600 00 550 00 son 00 500 00 SdO CO 5(0 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 d, 2H-inch, Per lOOO $130 00 130 00 •••• 120 00 1 0. Shawyer 110 00 yard 110 00 T 110 00 .illarney 110 CO y Brilliant 110 00 ind no 00 I'orTaft no 00 Ifunner 100 00 ('2-inch grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to pricesquoted above I CHRYSANTHENUNS hadquarters fortbe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums; 2W-inch and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. J THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. \\ Marvella French, late white $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00perlOCO 3oth these varietiesscored94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and both scored VS points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' AsEociation, at Minneapolis. J R. C. per 2Kinch per R. C. per 2V,-inch per I— 100 1000 100 1000 PINK— 100 inOO McNiece »2 50 $22 00 Own Root, 2i^-inch, Per ICOO Per 5000 White Killarney $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 Bulgarie or Taft 60 fO 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Sunburst 60 00 275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant 60(0 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg 60 00 275 00 List includes only such R. C. per 100 1000 s Advance $2 50 $22 00 r Frost 2 50 Nia Poeblmann 2 50 IsRazer 2 .SO ^'apworth 2 SO l-Cbadwick 2 .50 I'ly Eaton 2 50 ijood Hall 2 .50 5 2 .50 l^i Ideal 2 50 5-; 2.S0 ealomon 2 50 2Kinch per 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Enguehard '2 50 22 00 22 00 300 27 00 Maud Dean 2.50 22 00 22(0 3 00 27 00 R. E. Loeben 2 50 22 00 22 00 3 00 2700 Patty 2 50 22 00 22 00 3 CO 27 00 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 22 01 22 00 3 Of) 27 00 Chieftain 2 50 22 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 R. C. per 22 00 3 00 27 00 YELLOW- 100 ICOO 3C0 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 22 00 3 00 27 00 Chrysolora 2.50 22 00 22 00 3 CO 27(0 Bonnaffon 2 '0 22 00 100 lOCO $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 CO YELLOW— 100 inno Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 YellowSalrmon 2 50 22 00 BRONZE-0. H Kahn 2 50 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 t27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 CO 3 00 27 00 2H-inch per 100 ron $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3(0 27 01 SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will grow these in quantities ourselves: Champion, red. $6 00 per 100; $50 00 per 10^ Philadelphia, livht pink $6 on dit inO; $-000 per 1000. Wlnsor. $20 Oc per Icoo. Scarlet Glow, $25 00 per icon. Gorgeous, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 68 The American Florist. Jan. JO, ROSES There is a great scarcity of Roses generally all over the country. However, our plants are just coming in crop with a splendid quality in all lengths of stem. The advantages of buying direct from a large grower are an even run of quality and the flowers all cut at the same time, also all grown under the best methods of production. BEAUTIES Our flowers are the finest coming into this market. The short stem Beauties we do not advise handling at this time of year. EASTER LILIES Large flowers on fine, long stems. FANCY CARNATIONS Our Carnation houses are the wonder of the trade. The flowers are so large and strong. We solicit orders and ask for a comparison in quality with any flowers in this market. Growmg all the flowers we sell, our customers are getting the benefit of the best methods and careful handling in a large modern range of glass. BEAUTIES. Specials, stems 48 in. and over CURRENT PRICE LIST Per doz. $6.00 36 in. stems 5.00 24 to 30 in. stems 4. CO 18 to 24 in. stems $2.00 to 3.00 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killarney. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Long 10 00 Medium length stems $6.00 to 8.00 Rhea Reid-Bulgaria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Long 10.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 16 in 8 00 Shorter stems $5.00 to 6.00 Carnations. Per loo Fancy red, very choice $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice $3.00 to 4.00 Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 to 4.00 Easter Lilies per doz., $2.00 12 00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites 2.00 to 3.00 Tulips 2.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 3.('0 Sweet Peas, assorted colors l.OOto 1.50 Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to 3.00 Best Eastern Ferns per lOnO, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 Short length stems 4.00 to 5.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, ni., and Greggs Station, HI. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Chicago. '' STOCK IS STILL SCARCE. Stock is still scarce at this writing and from present indications it is like- ly to be so for another week or two. Zero weather has prevailed in this vi- cinity for almost a week and still con- tinues at this writing, but the weather bureau predicts a slowly rising temper- ature to take effect soon. Business has been quite good considering the high prices that are being asked, especially the out-of-town demand which is un- usually brisk. The local buyers are not buying in any great quantities unless they have orders for the stock, but as It Is, the market is cleaned up well each day long before the stores close at night. Carnations are selling better than they have for a long time and $2.00 and $3.00 per 100 and in some Instances .$4.00 are easily obtained for the extra select stock. Roses are scarce and like last week short and me- dium stemmed flowers are sold as soon as they reach the store and the fancy grades al-so continue to sell better. Red roses are very scarce, especially Rich- mond and Miladv. but there see,n(»a*to be more White Killarney ttrrlvltig' abw than there were a week ago. A few Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are arriving but these are quickly disposed of at good prices. American Beauty roses are selling well and what stock arrives finds ready buyers. Tulips are more plentiful but are cleaning up fairly well each day. Jonquils are selling as good as ever and Paper White narcissi are moving better. Violets have been sell- ing none too well the past week and are not as plentiful as they have been. Sweet peas are seen in larger supply which probably accounts for the falling off in the demand for violets. Some ver , choice freesias are seen but are in good demand and command high prices. Southern gladioli are seen in small quantities at a few of the stores, but are not cutting much figure in the receipts as yet. Gardenias are none too plentiful now but orchids are in large supply and some very fancy stock in cattleyas are obtainable at fair prices. Lily of the valley does not appear to be any too plentiful but quite a num- ber of lilies are seen around. The shortage of stock appears to be gen- eral throughout the country, especially in regard to roses, for several of the leading out-of-town markets have been placing orders with the larger local growers for as much stock as they ^ Budlong's EBlue RibbDn Valley, Mention the American Florist when writing could get and naturally the prices on roses have been rather high. Fancy roses have easily brought from $8.00 to $12.00 per 100 and the shorter grades about $4.00 and $.5.00 per 100 with very little stock obtainable at the latter fig- ure. The retail florists have had quite a large amount of funeral work the past week but outside of this class of work there does not appear to be very much doing. NOTES. Arthur Clemensen, son of C. Clemen- sen, 7801 South Shore avenue, has been quite 111 with pneumonia for several weeks, but is slowly improying and his many friends eicpect to see' him about again soon. igi5. The Amer i ca n Fl oris t. 69 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. White Killarney Large crop of beautiful stock in all lengths at prices ranging from $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. Get what you need here, our stock is best. Don't forget that we are also strong on Pink Killarney and American Beauties right now. Order today. Beauties==Carnalions==5weet Peas==LiIy of the Valley. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 30-36-inch stems $4 00 to $5 00 24-inch stems 3 00 20-inch stems 2 50 Short stems ICO RIC aMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 to $12 00 Select 8 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 OU M« 1Uarwlun/1 / TeieCl.. ( My Maryland \ \S'a' Sunburst \ ^h„'t Mrs. Aaron Ward.. ' ^no"-- Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per Doz. • Specials $2 50 I Select 2 Ofl I Medium 1 50 Short... 75 to 1 00 Roses, our selection, per 100 4 00 Carnations, fane;. Per 100 $3 00 select 2 00 to Sweet Peas 1 GO to Harrisii..perdoz., $1 £0 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to Violets 1 00 to Stevia SmiUx per doz., $2 00 Adiani um Asparagus, per bunch.. 50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 ."0 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per ICOO $1 00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100 75c to 3 00 1 50 4 00 1 ?5 1 50 1 00 1 00 Kennicoft Bros. Co. Best wire work on the market The greatest care is taken with all designs made in the Kennicott shop. Each joint is clinched to insure stability and only the best grade of copper plated wire is used. A few of the designs are: Crosses Clocks Eas e Is Harps Pillows Wreaths Always a remarkable selection of the most desirable pieces on hand to choose from at the most reasonable prices. Enquire for full particulars on our special 40 per cent discount proposition. 163-5 NO. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO 70 The American Florist. Jan. JO, WIETOR BROS. 162N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock- Prices Right. Beauties-Roses Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a large quantity of orchids and some es- pecially fine cattleyas are now attract- ing the attention of the city buyers at the store. At the greenhouses in Mor- ton Grove the palm department is well stocked up with choice plants and H. M. Oeser takes great pleasure in es- corting the visitors through the houses. In the plant department where C. G. Anderson is in charge everything is in lovely condition throughout and beautiful azealeas and cyclamens in bloom for immediate use are having a good call. F. J. Benthey, of the Benthey Green- houses, New Castle, Ind.. says that the new rose Ophelia is about as fine a va- riety as was ever placed on the market and that his firm will grow it on a larger scale than ever next season. His firm was among the first to grow this variety in any quantity after it was first offered, but not until it was given a thorough inspection at F. Dorner & Sons' greenhouses at LaFayette. E. G. Hill Co.'s plant at Richmond and the South Park Floral Co.'s range at New Castle, Ind. A.. Lange has rented another floor in the building he now occupies on Madi- son street, which will give him much more room to handle his ever-increas- ing business. An electric elevator has been installed and everything is in readiness for the late winter and early spring trade. This store has a large stock of silverine ribbon on hand, which is somewhat similar to the ribbon that he used on his work for the Adolphu.s Busch funeral in St. Louis, last fall. W. N. Rudd, George Asmus, C. W. Johnson, M. Barker, Alex Henderson. Fred Lautenschlager and H. B. How- ard of this citv; J. A. Valentine, Den- ver, Colo.; Nic Zweifel and W. R. Schroeder, Milwaukee, Wis., and Wil- bur Gullett and wife of Lincoln, are attending the carnation meeting at Buffalo this week. The party left for the east on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad, Tuesday evening. J.inuary 20. Bas.sett & Washburn are coming in nice crop with roses and the supply at the store is large and is increasing each day. Killarney and White Kil- larney especially are arriving in fine condition and are in brisk demand. This firm's new seedling carnations. Belle Washburn, Helen Washburn and an unnamed light pink seedling are on ex- hibition ,it the American Carnation So- ciety meeting at Buffalo, N, Y., this week. Peter Reinberg gave a carnation ball in the Twenty-sixth ward at the Hunt- ing house on Friday, .January 22, when Mrs. Reinberg and Mayor Harrison led the grand march. All the Reinberg employes, including Miss McNulty, were present and everyone in the hall wore H. VAN GEIDER, Pres. L. M. JONES, Secy. ^ V INC- ^4^ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS Importers and Jobbers of 56 East Randolph Street Ribbons and ChlfJons Florist Sapplies CHICAGO O"^ Specialty 6-inch Netting Best Quality 4 CENTS PER YARD. a carnation. This week a dance will be held in the Arcadia, Twenty-second ward, and another en.ioyable time is expected. Wietor Bros, are supplying their cus- tomers with choice stock these days. for they are just coming in good crop with Killarney, White Killarney and Richmond roses. Some fine carnations are seen at this house as usual, and it has been a long time since such a large supply of White Perfection have been seen at one time in one place as was iSie case this week at this establish- qaent. It is rumored that the engagement of Miss Dorothy Ashley to Walter Rupp of the John C. Moninger Co. will be announced in the near future and that the wedding will take place some time next summer. Mr. Rupp may deny the rumor liut he had better not, for this information came direct from pret- ty good authority. Curtis Kindler says that the demand for baskets for St. Valentine Day has already started in at the Raedlein Bas- ket Co.'s store and that it is encourag- ing to note that the florists are buying in larger quantities for this occasion this year. ^Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E Percy Jones is disposing of a large supply of choice cut ferns each day and will have plenty of the same kind of stock to supply his trade with all through the season. Carnations are arriving in large numbers this week but are considered good property right now. Zalinger & Hirsch are doing a splen- did business at their store in the In- .surance Exchange building and state that they have been unusually busy of late with funeral work. George Weinhoeber's window display of orchids this week at his South Wa- ba.sh avenue store was one of the pret- tiest ever seen in the loop. Richard Rolston is now doing the buying on the local wholesale market for the Fleischmann Floral Co. 19^5- The Amer i ca n Fl oris t. 71 BEAUTIES-ROSES CARNATIONS Violets-Sweet Peas-Valley-Lilies-Tulips-Paper Whites-Jonquils-Gladioli Romans-Freesias-OrchidS-and everything in the Une of Green Goods. Try us on your next order and you will have no complaint whatever to make. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $4 00 to $5 00 36-inch stems ,. 3 50 24 to 30-inch stems. 3 00 20-inch stems 2 60 18-inch stems 2 00 12 to 16-inch stems. 1 00 to 1 60 r*rloe Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 W.Killarney Killarney ... " Brilliant Ward Sunburst Fancy. Med... Short. Per 100 $10 00 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 ROSES, our selection. Carnations, common.. Fanc)'. Splits Valley 3 00 to Violets 75 to Paper Whites Romans Stevia per 100, $1 60 Lilies per doz., $1 60 to 2 00 Callas per doz., 1 60 to 2 00 Sweet Peas per 100, 1 00 to 2 00 Smilax per doz., 2 00 Adiantum .per 100, 1 00 Asparagus Strings.ea. , 75 Asp. Plumosus bunch, 35 to 50 Fancy Ferns . per 1000, 2 50 Wild Smilax.. per case, 5 00 Boxwood. ..per lb., 26c; 60 lbs., 7 60 Leucothoe Sprays per 100, 76 Mexican Ivy per 100, 75 Mignonette per ino, $6 oo to 8 00 4 00 3 00 4 00 2 00 4 00 1 00 3 00 3 00 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., ™lo^hon.s j^^lil CHICAGO Kennicott Bros. Co. has started the remodeling of its store and as soon as the weather permits a new stairway will replace the old one. The ice-boxes will be moved to the north side of the building and all the other necessary changes will be made as rapidly as pos- sible so everything will be in readiness before the spring rush sets in. William Garland, of Des Plaines, has been calling on the trade in the vicinity the past month in the interest of the Garland Manufacturing Co. He reports that the inquiries from prospective cus- tomers for greenhouse materials are nu- merous and that it appears as if there will be as much new glass put up in 1915 as last year. At Peter Reinberg's store American Beauty, Killarney and White Killarney roses are seen in large supply, especial- ly the latter, which evidently are Just in crop now. Felix Reichling says that business continues to be good and that prices are still up to what they were last week. At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store the daily receipts of American Beauty roses are quite heavy and while the demand for them is brisk all the customers are being well taken care of. Cut blooms of Florida grown gladioli are now seen at this establishment and are in good demand. John Sinner says that the demand for carnation cuttings at Sinner Bros.' is much better now than it has been for some time past, and that if the orders keep coming in as they have the past few days they will soon dis- pose of their 100,000 now in the sand. George Reinberg is booking orders for rooted cuttings of Killarney, White Killarney. Richmond and Sunburst roses. Mr. Reinberg says that the de- mand so far has not been any too brisk but that the last few days orders have been more plentiful. Koy Wilcox and wife, of Council Bluffs, la., were the guests of C. L. Washburn and wife at Hinsdale on January 25. They left the following day to inspect the new roses at F. Dor- ner & Sons Co.'s greenhouses at La- Fayette. Ind. An eight and one-half pound baby girl arrived at the home of Adolph Malchow, 3745 North Clark street, Sunday, January 24. Mrs. Malchow and baby are doing very nicely and papa — well, he is happier than a lark. The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Bismarck next Thursday. February 4, at 8 p. m. Michael Fink, chairman of the good-of-the-club com- mittee, has a pleasant surprise in store for all those who attend. A. C. Rott, of Joliet, was a visitor in the market, January 21, when he placed several large orders for cut flow- ers to be used in an elaborate wed- ding decoration that he has booked for February 2. Phil. Brodbeck's entire crop of roses was destroyed by gas this week in his range of greenhouses at Evanston. Some 18,000 plants were affected, it is said, and the loss will be quite large. The Willens Construction Co., 1527 South Spaulding avenue, has issued a new catalogue and have every reason to be proud of it, for it is cleverly got- ten up and is well illustrated. Frank Krai is chairman of the South Halsted Street Business Men's Associa- tion, which was organized Thursday. January 21. Zech & Mann are still showing a nice supply of freesias in addition to their regular complete line of season- able stock. A. T. Pyfer, of the Chicago Carna- tion Co., has as a guest, H. E. Phil- pott, of Winnipeg, this week. Walter Scott, of La Grange, is on the sick list. ^ Budlong's eBIub Ribbon Valley. Visitors : J. A. Kairns, representing Henry A. Dreer; Frank Farney, repre- senting M. Rice Co.; Martin Reukauff, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Samuel Seligman, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; James Fox, with J. M. Fox & Son; Mrs. Ennis, of the Wisconsin Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; Will Moore, with the Moxley Nursery, Dela- van. Wis.; A. C. Rott, Joliet; Nic Zwei- fel. North Milwaukee, and W. R. Schroeder, Milwaukee, Wis.; Wilbur Gullett and wife, Lincoln; Roy Wilcox and wife. Council Bluffs, la.; Robt. .Spiro, representing Chas. Zinn. New York; I. O. Kemble, Marshalltown. la.; Chas. Frueh, Saginaw, Mich.; Julius erford, N. J.; H. P. Rahaley, of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, De- troit. Mich.; Paul M. Palez, Little Rock, Ark. Chicago Bowlingf. A bowling team representing Chica- go and consisting of Fred Price, A. T. Py/er, Jack Byers, Peter Olsem and A. Ochs played the Anderson Stars of Joliet on Sunday, January 24, and as usual, brought home the bacon. The scores are as follows : Ocbs 147 187 146 Pvfer 195 186 181 Byers 147 177 147 Price 149 193 158 Olsem 209 202 192 847 945 TM 72 The American Florist. Jan. 30, ORDER YOUR BASKETS FOR VALENTINE DAY FROM US NOW We have some pretty heartshaped baskets for this occasion which you should order, for they will take well, and besides, they are very appropriate for the occasion. In addition to the basket we illustrate, we carry all the latest styles in both cat flower and plant baskets in stock and always have such a large quantity on hand that we can fill all orders at a moment's notice. BULB BASKETS. This is the season when bulb baskets are used extensively to good advantage and profitably by all the leading florists, both with bulbous cut flowers or flowering pot and pan stock. We have just what you want in this line at the right prices. Call and select what you want or order from our catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO JS^To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwankee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. t;jm^a.jvi^ XvORivr^ c o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1 79- 1 8 1 - 1 83 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Telephone, Central 42 Automatic 44-864 Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets and All Other Seasonable Stock Solicited. Cleveland. SOME STOCKS NOT EQUAL TO DEMAND. With the advent of real winter weather, the supply of stock has les- sened considerably. Rose orders have been a proposition to fill, so short in supply have they become. Carnations are still in supply equal to the demand, but are by no means plentiful, with prices holding firm. Sweet peas have been selling well, although stock has not been of the best of quality, white being rather scarce. Freesia Purity, of excellent quality, is in good demand and calendula meets with a good call. A few Golden Spur daffodils arrive and clean up daily. Violets, lily of the valley and orchids are in supply to meet all demands, while Easter lilies are off crop, and callas not over plen- tiful, with demand fair. Tulips are still too short to be used for anything but funeral work. A few daisies ar- rive, but they are small and short stemmed, and not much in demand. Asparagus pluraosus and Sprengeri are still short, and mostly dark in color, while adiantum is now in fair supply. American Beauty roses are good stock, the demand is good and prices remain firm. Red and yellow roses are far short of the demand. NOTES. The Eagle Wire Works have moved from their old location at 2338 Ontario street to a more spacious warehouse and factory at the corner of East Sec- ond street and Huron road. The en- tire third floor is used exclusively by this firm as a workroom and storage rooms for their stock. Miss Rhoda Plggott, daughter of Frank Piggott, florist, at 223G Meyer3 avenue, is organizer of Pansy Troop No. 1 of Girl Scouts of Cleveland. This is the first girl scout troop in Ohio, although there are several similar girl troops in the southern and eastern sec- tions of the United States. Inquiries for St. Vanentine's day flowers and supplies are already being heard. McKinley day, January 29, is not much of a flower day here. The Women's Florist Club will hold a card party about February 18 at their club rooms in the Hollenden ho- tel. Particulars later. C. F. B. St. Louis. The past week was a very cold one. This caused quite a shortage in stock, carnations selling at three to four cents and roses from four cents upwards. Sweet peas and violets cleaned up fairly well. Jonquils were quoted at four and five cents. Harrissi lilies were plentiful but callas were scarce. NOTES. The Ayers Floral Co., Miss Newman's Floral Shop and George Waldbart had .some very beautiful floral designs at the McMillan funeral. The St. Louis Union of Florists and Nurserymen met January 21. Import- ant business transacted which will be reported later. N. Jablonsky is cutting some choice carnations which are sold at sight. H. G. Benning handles this stock. Diemer Floral Co., is always busy and consumes large quantities of stock both in plants and cut flowers. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., is showing some very nice white and pink Killarney roses. Jules Bourdet Greenhouses are look- ^ Budiong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. ing good and preparations for Easter .stock are well advanced. Young & Sons will have the decora- tions for the second annual Imperial ball, January 29. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., is shipping some nice stock to this market. Some fancy butterfly sweet peas were seen at the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. Geo. H. Angermueller had some fancy cattleyas during the past week. C. A. Kuehn is getting some good sweet peas, the best on the market. Marion Ulschmidt, of Grimm & Gor- ly, will be married in the spring. The St. Louis Seed Co., is now located in its new quarters. Mullanphy Florists had several or- ders for funeral work. Charles Ude has some fancy long- stem carnations. W. F. Kansas City. At a meeting of the Kansas City Florists' Club, January 18, the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensu- ing year: Glen C. Kelly, president; E. C. Harvey, vice-president, and L. E. Wilson, secretary-treasurer. The club now has a membership of 100. I9I5- The American Florist. 73 WHOLESALE GD^WEDS s/:C(JT FL9WEDS*-'^PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 5449 176 r^.Nicbvi^em Ava. CKic©.^o ERNE & KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph esis CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. J^ J^^ BUDL0NG olph street, CHICAOO. GUT FLOWERS who'j?»>«, Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2768. Oreentioases: DGS PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Mention tlxe American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., ^^^g- 66 E.Randolph St., c^^^pa Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Ainericon Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - ■ Chicago Telephone, Central 328 Mention the American Florist when writing W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago LoDfr Distance PboDe. Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES a ad CAKNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Qeorge Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beautj, Richmond, Klllamey and White Klllamey roses. All orders giyeD promot atteotioD. Try D8. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAOO. WBOLESALX VALIET, ROSES and CARNATIONS conu/CD AC A Specialty bnUntn Ur Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist ichen writing WfeoMe Hover MM'KeU Current Price List Perdoz. Roses. Beauty, specials 36-in 30in.... 24 in.. . 20-in.. ., 15-in. .. 12-in.... $6 00 5 00 4 00 3 to 2 00 1 50 75@1 CO Per 100 Killarney Brilliant 4 00@15 00 ■' Killarney 4 00612 00 '• While Killarney 4 00@l2 00 •' Richmond 4 00@15 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 CO '• Rhea Reid 4 Ol'iglS 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@!0 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00615 00 " Milady 4 00@1.5 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 nC " Hadley 4 00@15 00 " Ophelia 4 00@15 00 " Our selection 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Cattle yas.. .per doz 4 03 to 6 00 Freesias 3 0034 00 Giadiolui (Southern) 6 00 Gardenias $2.00(814.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 S0@1S 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia 1 SO® 2 00 Sweet Peas ... 1 H'di 2 00 Valley 3 0C@ 4 00 Violets 73@ 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 7S@ 1 00 Ferns " 2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75© 1 00 Mexican Ivy... .per 1000, 5 00@6 00 PlumosusStrin^s. .each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 SO Soreneeri. Plumosiis Sorays 3 00@ 4 00 hrtxwood. 25c per lb. Tulips, $4 00 per 100. E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write (or Onr New Catalog WietorBros. r ^'.V.'if CUT FLOWERS All teltgraph and telephone orders fiven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writinff 74 The American Florist. Ian. JO, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOITON k nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Ciioice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greenins Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs. (about 10.000 to 11,000 pins.) Price, per box, $1.50; 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wbolesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Kotb L. D. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. iiiolies aid EyeiTtliliis ii Season always oi liaid PhUadelphla. STOCK SHORT AND TRADE IMPROVES. There seems a better tone to busi- ness, owing more to the shortening up of some of the lines, than to any increase in the demand. Roses, particularly American Beauties, are very scarce. These have almost doubled in price the past ten days and orders for any quan- tity are only talcen provisionally. The Killarney varieties appear to be cut- ting better; the Brilliant is popular on account of its bright color, and cleans up every day. Short and medium grades of all the roses are in better demand than the longer stock. Car- nations appear to be ever blooming, the shipments being more than ample, the quality very fine and prices rule low. Easter and calla lilies are much in evidence. Bulbous stocli is now about to get' into the race. Golden Spur is being cut by a number of grow- ers. Tulips are also coming in, while Paper Whites are a drug — one of the large commission houses ■ gave them away with every purchase of other flowers January 23. Violets are above the demand and prices rule low. Cat- tleyas and gardenias hang fire; there is a trifle better supply than usual, while the economies of the present season cause these members of the aristocratic flower family to be tabooed. Spencer sweet peas are in good supply and have the call over almost every- thing else. NOTES. There is a rumor that cut flowers are being supplied to the Wanamaker store, as plants have been, on consign- ment, returns only being made on stock sold. This may be only rumor, but it has been repeated frequently of late, and is getting to be believed by some. The prices at which stock are offered in nearly all cases, are wholesale prices or even lower. The first "Social Monday" night at the florists' club was a great success. Many of the members were present, taking a hand at the games, and all expressed themselves, that it was a move in the right direction. The lunch GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P.O.Boz20a. waukee St., MIIW3llkee,WISi Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Supplies and Wire Designs. ^> j_ m^ m f ^-K MB k | Wholesala Floriat. C* A* iVUIinlN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe flower MM-KeU Philadelphia, Jan. 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 25 00@35 00 first 800@1500 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 '• Killaroey 3 00010 00 ■' White Killarney 3 00@10 00 •• Liberty 5 00@15 00 •• Mock 6 00@15 00 " Hadley 8 00012 00 " Bulgiria 6 00@10 00 '• Sunburst 5 00@12 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@lO 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50 Violets 75® 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 MiRnonette 3 00@ 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Jan. 27. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 40 00 fancy 30 00 extra 15 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 3 OOiglO 00 •• My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 3 00@lO 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 ■■ Sweetheart 2 00® 3 00 Carnations 2 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 75 Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch. $1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 was a most agreeable feature. The Robt. Craig Co. still offer splendid cyclamens. A stock in four inch pots are exceptionally well flower- ed. Several of these together, make very showy pans. A magnificent stock of Easter plants are coming on. L. A. Geiger, late with Jacob Becker, has purchased the business of Ernst RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists* Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper! in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply yotu wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. IVINDLEU HOLESALE FLORAL 0 1310 Pine St.STLOUlS MO. ■ Central 1474 Olive ■ Milwaukee, Jan. 27. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 00@ 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 4 00@10 00 •■ Ward, Taft. Sunburst 4 00610 00 ■' Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 0O©25 00 Richmond 3 00©10 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lilies per doz., $2.00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c @50c Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets 50@ 1 00 Stevia 2 00 J9I5- The American Florist. 75 EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best qnality, 1000, 1,50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., IZth and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. Wannemacher in Overbrook. Mr. Wan- nemacber will go to the horticultural department of the Panama-Pacific Ex- position. Henry A. Dreer is having a run on kentias and Phoenix Roebelenii. A splendid stock is offered at special prices, which is being taken advant- age of by the live wires of the trade. W. W. Gibson, late with the Pennock Bros, force, has accepted a position with the Hayman Greenhouse Co., Clarksburg, West Va. He will have charge of their retail store. The Leo Niessen Co. report flowers scarcer, with an increasing demand. Spencer sweet peas, high grade carna- tions and spring flowers, together with choice roses, are leaders. Russell and Sunburst roses, together with high grade carnations, were the leaders with Edward Reid. A feature is a red sport of Shawyer, as yet under number. The Snellenberg store is offering cat- tleyas at 25 cents each. They are said to come from York, where the market is glutted. The M. Rice Co. has made a hit with their novelty Valentine heart- shaped basket. It is having a great sale. K. Boston. SUPPLY SHORTENS AND PRICES ADVANCE. Owing to the cloudy weather during the past week, the supply of flowers has perceptibly shortened, and conse- quently the prices have become some- what better. Roses in particular have reached high figures. Killarney Bril- liant and Killarney Queen were es- pecially in heavy demand. Carnations sell fair, owing to a shortage of stock, but the trade on them is far from being as it should for this time of year. Pink Delight, Ward and Benora are selling well, but white seems to drag on its sales. Violets are plentiful and sell at low figures. Easter lilies, lily of the valley and freesias are selling very well. Bulbous stock such as jonquils and tulips is very plenti- ful. Mignonette and sweet peas are in good demand. The plant trade con- tinues very brisk. NOTES. Houghton and Garney Co., at the Park street church, report a steadily increasing business. Their window is always a source of attraction on ac- count of its rich and artistic appear- ance. This week some very fine camellias and prunus plants were noted in their display. On looking over the stock on hand, it is very no- ticable that nothing but the highest quality goods obtainable are used. M. Penn, who for years has been located on Washington street next to the Park theater, will locate at No. .3 Bromfield street, February 1. He has half of the store there, and is con- fident of better business, as it is a better locality. The Halifax Garden Co., of Halifax, Mass., is sending to A. Walsh at the Boston Flower Exchange a heavy cut of high grade carnations. Matchless, Ward, Beacon, White Wonder, Pink Delight and Enchantress are especially fine flowers. John Lynch, who for the past year has been assistant manager of the From now on you will need more EASTER LILIES Get fresh fine stock from The Lily Grower of the middle West. We also have fine Adiantum Croweanum fronds at $1.00 per 100. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Boston. Jan 27 Per 100 Ro8e«, Beauiy 5 U0@35 00 Killarney QueeD White and Pink Killarney. Double White Killarney. . . Killarney Brilliant ■• Hadley Cardinal '■ Mocli " Mrs. Chas. Russell.... Sunburst ■' Taft Milady " Ward and Hillingdon.. " My Maryland 50@ S 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 CO Violets, single 750 1 00 medium 50@ 75 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 select 1 50® 3 00 Buffalo, Jan. 27. , Beauty, special, doz.. 00 50® 5 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00@10 00 00@12 00 00® 8 00 00®12 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00® 6 00 Roses . fancy, extra No. 1. No. 2. $5 00®$7 00 3 00® 5 00 2 00@ 3 00 1 50® 2 00 Per 100 4 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00®10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@IO 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon 4 00® 6 00 " Richmond 3 00® 10 00 " Sunburst 4 00®12 00 ■' Ward 500@1000 " Taft 4 00® in on Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 8 0O@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00®60 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 Violets 50® 60 Daffodils 3 000 4 00 Freesia 3 00® 4 00 Mignonette 3 00® 4 00 Paper Whites 1 50(a 2 On Peas 504? 1 50 Stevia 1 on Tulips 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus, per bunch.. 35® 50 .Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Jan. 27. Roses, Beauty per doz. .$1 00®S4 00 Per 100 Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 '• Taft 2 00® 8 on Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00 Asparagus Plumo8ns..per bch.,25c Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Orchids, per doz 3 00® 3 50 Violets 50® 75 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 500 75 Jonquils 4 00@ 5 no Rubrum Lilies 4 00® 8 00 BERGER BROS. nATJTTAC In large assortment, »'r\.a.m.r\.\» best varieties. Choice Roses, Orchids, Valley, Lilies. Send us a trial order. Exceptional shipping facilities. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing C. L CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-34-36 East Third St. CINCINIIATl, OHIO Consignments Solicited. Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Soppllet Mention the American Florist when writing Manufacturers and Importers of Florists' Supplies THE McGALLUM 00. Cleveland, Ohio PitUbiu-gh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Edward Reid WHOUSALZ FLORIST. Choice American Beaaties, Russells, Mock, KiUamey, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Jan. 27. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 short stems 4 " Killarney 3 My Maryland 3 White Killarney ....2 Aaron Ward 3 Sunburst 3 Milady 3 Valley Carnations 2 Rubrum Violets Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu..25@50 Asparagus Plumogus.per bu..25@6P Harrisii Ferns perlOOO. 2 00 Leucothoe perlOO, 60 Galax per 1000. 125 PeklOO 00@12 50 000 6 00 00@I0 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 6 00 ooe 6 00 ooe 6 00 00® 6 00 4 00 50® 4 00 800 40@ 60 8 00®I0 00 76 The American Florist. Jan. JO, C. S. <&. Co NEW YORK CHAS SCH«*AKE A CO Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords JUST RECEIVED:- Kohmann's Famous Lily of the Valey Pips Lilium Formosum, 7/9in.. case of 250 bulbs, $15.00 Lilium Multiflorum, 7/9-in.. Lilium GiKanteura, 7/9 in , case of 3U0 bulbs, $16.50. . Inc.. 90-92 West Broadway. Per 1000. from $12.00 to $16.00 case cf 300 bulbs 516.50. NEW YORK Boston Co-operative Flower Market, has resigned his position and entered the employ of J. Cohen, one of the market's leading commission salesmen. In our issue of January 23, mention was made that N. Fishelson had opened a store at Allston. We are requested by N. Fishelson, The Copley Florist, to correct this report, as the new establishment will be under the man- agement of J. Fishelson, and that N. Fishelson is not connected with it in any way. Sam Wax and Alfred Walsh will leave January 30, for a fishing trip on Lake Winnipesaukee. Sam is an enthusiastic angler and always brings back photos proving that he "knows where they are." Frank Dolansky is shipping to the Boston Flower Exchange a nice cut of gardenias and cattleyas from his range at Lynn, Mass. His entire cut is of the highest quality. Wm. Sim, of Cliftondale, Mass., is shipping about 50,000 violets per week at present. His stock is of the highest quality, and despite the oversupply meets with fair sale. Some very fine cineraria plants were noted at Thos F. Galvin's Tre- mont street store. The alterations to his new store on Park street are pro- gressing rapidly. Wm. Findlay has left the employ of Thos. Roland of Nahant, Mass. He had been Mr. Roland's rose salesman for some time past. New York. Business for the past week has been what might be considered only fair. Cloudy weather has been the rule for several days and in consequence stocks in some lines have been short. This is true of roses especially. Good stock has been scarce in these and prices have naturally advanced. NOTES. A. F. Faulkner, local representative of The American Florist, is on the sick list, having contracted a severe cold. The New York Florists' Club will hold its annual dinner Saturday even- ing, March 20, at the Hotel Astor. N. Th: Horticultural Society of New York. The January exhibition of the society was held January 20 at the American Museum of Natural History. The larger attendance of gardeners was very grat- ifying, this perhaps being due to hold- ing the exhibition on Wednesday, in- stead of Saturday. There was a good display of flowers, especially of orchids. Two of the most attractive exhibits were made by Mrs. F. A. Constable, Jas. -Stuart, gardener. One of these was a vase of cut blooms of Buddleia asiatica, tastefully arranged, and mak- ing a striking display; the other, near it, a vase of Plumbago coccinea. The pure white flowers of the buddleia made a striking contrast with the bright red blooms of the plumbago. The displays of cut orchids by Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., and that of Clement Moore, were exceptionally fine. The next exhibition will be held at the same place Wednesday, Febru- ary 17. Prizes are offered for cut orchid blooms, roses, sweet peas, schlz- anthus, antirrhinums, freesias, and nar- THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers cissi. Prizes may also be awarded for other interesting and worthy exhibits not provided for in the schedule. Sched- ules will be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. A meeting of the society was held at 3 :45, followed by a lecture by William N. Craig, on "A Year's Vegetable Sup- ply from the Home Garden." This was listened to by over a hundred people, and proved one of the most successful lectures ever given by the society. Great interest was shown in the sub- ject, which was presented by the lec- turer in a simple, practical way which satisfied the desires of those present, judging from the gathering surround- ing Mr. Craig at the close of his talk. Prominent among the successful con- testants in the competitive classes for awards were the following: Lager & Hurrell, Clement Moore, Adolph Lewi- sohn, G. D. Barron, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Mrs. F. A. Constable, P. W. Popp, D. G. Reid, Scott Bros., John Canning, G. E. Baldwin & Co., J. P. Mossman and Thomas Bell. NashvUle, Tenn. TRADE FAIR BUT STOCK SHORT. Since the holidays the weather has continued to be cold, cloudy and dark, and the blooming plants have suffered accordingly, making rather a scarcity of flowers, hardly enough to fill all or- ders. Trade has not been very brisk, only fair. The stock, however, that is coming in is very good, especially roses and carnations. Pot plants are good, and include cyclamens, primulas, aza- leas, narcissi and obconicas. There has been the full quota of weddings and some lesser social functions and the usual amount of funerals. NOTES. Miss Marion Joy, daughter of Thomas M. Joy, has an article in the Southern Woman's Magazine with at- tractive illustrations, including a pic- ture of herself, entitled, "What I Did In My Tomato Patch." She tells of her success with the tomatoes on one-tenth of an acre, which her father gave her when she joined the "Tomato Club," and she gives in detail the various stages of the growth. Her illustrations deal with spraying, disbudding, gath- ering, home-made rain, a box of the ripe vegetable and a very pretty one of herself. Her receipts for the season amounted to $108.40, clearing $84.00. Miss Joy says next year her father in- tends devoting five acres to the culture of the tomato. Mclntyre Bros, are showing some good orchids in their Church street store, which is doing a good business. M. C. D. New Orleans. The regular meeting of the New Or- leans Horticultural Society was held January 21, P. A. Chopin, presiding, and secretary C. R. Panter at his sta- JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Commission Florist 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. I wish to assure my friends throughout tht country that all orders to be shipped, will receiTe my personal attention. Choicest stock in America. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 tion. The secretary reported that the state department of agriculture and the experiment station had replied prompt- ly to his letters regarding plant quar- antine, stating that some states had total quarantine, unless products were tagged with their state inspection tag, for which a charge of $5 or more was made. Louisiana, has certain quar- antine laws in force at present, espe- cially on citrus trees, on account of *the canker disease, but they make no charge for inspection tags. The opin- ion of the members present was that the state should exact a similar tax on all states that compel the florists of this state to pay taxes for tag inspec- tion certificates. It was decided that the society would take no part In the Panama-Pacific exposition, although some of the members may make Indi- vidual exhibits. The president called the attention of the members of the society to the fact that several meetings had been held at the Association of Commerce by the citizens of this city towards making New Orleans a "city beautiful" in re- gard to private gardens and play- grounds, and have requested the co- operation of this society in this un- dertaking. j\.s this is one of the ob- jects of the New Orleans Horticultur- al Society, it received the unanimous I9I5- The American Florist. 77 latablisbed 1878 106 West 28ih Sireei New York J. K. ALLEN Wbolesale Commission Dealer In Cnt Flowers. Now prepared (or Winter Basiness. The celebrated HADLEY. MaADT and other roses. LILY OF THK VALLET and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Open at 6 a.m. ever; mornine. Pbones 167 and 4408 Madison S<|uare. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer '"<»•" I leSIUTirT 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers F. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, • Grower ol N. Y. "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Souare. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendlr Charles Schenclc Tracndly ^ Schcnck WUoalt FbriiU ud Cat FUwer Eidiuit 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3884 Madison Sonare. John J. Reynolds, Mgr. Phone Madison Sq. 4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Cotnmlsslon Florist 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK approval of the members present. A committee on revision of by-laws, con- sisting of Paul .Vbele, R. Eichling and C. R. Panter, submitted their report, and the laws as reported by them were unanimously adopted. The committee on spring show informed the members that they were working on a program, and at the next meeting would name time and location and premium list. Mr. Farley exhibited several bunches of well grown-violets of different varie- ties. The secretary-treasurer read his semi-annual report showing the society to be in a healthy condition, both as to Geo. €• Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOPIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Sonare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ''Isli'sssI Mai: Sq. 133 W, 28fh Sf,. New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU New York, Jan. 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30 00@75 00 extra and fancy.. 20 00^6)00 No. 1 and No, 2... lu 00020 00 i; AliceStanley 6iiO@1200 " Piince d'Arenberg. special. 6 n0@12 00 Francis Scolt Key. special. 10 00(§(I2 00 Mrs. Ueo.Shawyer, special 6 00@I2 00 extra... 4 00® 8 00 ■' N0.I&N0.2 3 (iO@ 4 00 White Killarney, special... 6 00@10 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 600@1000 No. 1 and No. 2.. 3 Ol® 4 00 Queen, special.. 5 OO17 10 00 Brilliant 3 OOeiO 00 Aaron Ward 30rei000 " Richmond, special 8 00012 00 " Sunburst 301012 00 1; Taft 30001200 Milady, special 3 00012 00 ' J L Mock 30001000 Hadley 6 00020 00 Ophelia 3 OO012 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@I5 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 2S 00 inferior grades. 10 OOiaiS no Jonquils 3 on??i 4 00 Lilies, LodBiflorum and Harrisii.. 5 00@ 8 00 I.ilv of the Valley 3 00 Tulips 2 0P@ 4 00 Violets 250 35 Gardenias per doz..$l 00@$2.00 Adiiintium Croweanum and Hybridum 50@ 75 Asparagus Plumo8U8....doz. bchs. 2 50 Srailai doz. strings. 1 0r@ 1 25 Paper White Narcissus do7. %\ 00 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. I O"0i2 00 Spencer type 1.5002.50 United Cut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., New York City Phones: Madison Square 594-4422. We solicit consignments of cut flowers of all kinds tiooks open for insppction. GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. members and finances, having some $200 in the treasury, $000 Invested In state bonds, and $100 in Southern States' Fair stock. Weather up to the present has been very mild, no killing frost, roses, gera- niums, hibiscus, pansies, daisies, and a number of other perennials and an- nuals being in bloom in the open gar- dens. What with the late celebration of the centennial of the battle of New Orleans and other social functions, the trade has been fairly good, CHAS. R. PANTEB, Sec'y. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK GIH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square^ Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., 6th ay. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent (or advertising V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorathig Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUAKB 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Ik laijot SUppv ui Ktcuni 4 Fresk (it Fbipn S^ A complete assortment of the best in tbs market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing rj;> ---. WHOLESALE \ fLORIJTI* Cans/tSnment's ■So/ic/t'ed Phone Madison Sq. 4490 Consignments Solicited Alfred A. Fischer WHOLESALE FLORIST 103 West 28th street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 78 The American Florist, Jan. so. Knoxvllle, Tenn. UNFAVOKABLE WEATHEK SHORTENS STOCK. The weather has again turned dark and cloudy, and we have only had a few bright days during the last two weeks, consequently stock has begun to shorten up, roses especially being rather scarce. Carnations are fine, and although not as plentiful as two weeks ago, there is still ample supply to take care of the local trade. The glut on narcissi is now over and the supply is again normal, hyacinths are rather scarce, orchids are plentiful, and there has been a surplus since the holidays. Funeral work has been heavy the last few days, a great deal of which has been sent out of town. NOTES. A delegation from the Knoxville Florists' Society will go to Nashville, Tenn., the coming week, where it is hoped to organize a state florists' club, to be affiliated with clubs of kindred lines. The Knoxville ilorists have been working for and advocating this move- ment for some time, a great deal of soliciting has been done recently, and no doubt a majority of the florists throughout the state will be present. On account of the weather condi- tions there is not much doing with the Howell Nurseries. Bruce Howell will attend the convention of the Tennessee State Nurserymen's Association at Nashville, where he is booked for a speech. Business has been good with Mrs. Ryno, funeral work being rather heavy. She is cutting a sufficient supply of sweet peg.i^fkBEV'^issi and hyacinths, but has becA c^mj/olled to buy carnations and roses. Chas. W. Crouch has been very busy ■with funeral work the last two weeks, and it has been necessary to buy stock in order to meet all demands. C. L. Baum reports business good. He is cutting a good supply of stock and has a surplus in orchids. Addison J. McNutt is cutting some choice sweet peas, which are selling well. A. H. Dailey reports business fairly good, while stock is rather scarce. K. F. S. CoIumDus, 0. TRADE CONDITIONS SHOW IMPROVEMENT. Aside from funeral trade, conditions are quiet, though somewhat of an im- provement over the dullness im- mediately following the holidays. Lead- ing florists report a glut of carnations and a slight scarcity of roses. With respect to the latter, Ophelias, Kil- larney and "Wards are in most active demand. Roman Beauties are steady, but not strong. Bulbous stock is be- ginning to look up, the features most in evidence being tulips, daffodils. Paper White narcissi and Roman hya- cinths. NOTES. A branch flower store has been opened by the Munk Floral Company at 145 North High street, in the Brun- son building, located about three blocks north of their main store. The space, which is small, has heretofore been occupied by a cigar-stand and the flower store is continuing the sale of cigars as a side issue for the ac- commodation of the tenants. It is a twelve-story building, and has no other source of supply within its walls. Ci- gars as an annex to a flower business is new to Columbus, as is in fact the office building proposition, and the out- come is being watched with interest. What is claimed by its owner to be one of the handsomest florist stores in the central west has been opened by T. J. Ludwig, at 82 North High street. Mr. Ludwig was for 25 years connected with the Livingston Seed Company, recently as manager ol the YOUNG STOCK ROSES, CARNATIONS We are booking orders now. Delivery of rooted cuttings of carnations at once or when you are ready. We have all the new and standard varieties. CARNATIONS Order early of the following: Enchantress Supreme, Matchless and Champion. ROSES Ophelia, Prince Arenberg, Francis Scott Key and Killarney Brilliant. Let Us Know What You Want and We WiU Quote You Prices To Fit. We Give Particular Attention to Careful Packing. S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc. Westerly, R. I. Folding Valentine Boxes This box is made from White Glazed Stock has an Embossed Red Heart in center and an Arrow of Gold piercing the Heart. Boxes ready for delivery now. Order early to insure prompt delivery. We also manufacture a complete line of various colors and sizes of Florist Boxes. Write for samples and prices. Per 100 Per 100 10x6x5^2 16.60 30x5x31/2 $6.60 12x8x61/2 6.60 24x8x4 7.25 24x5x3!/2 6.75 A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 16-18-20-22 South Peoria St., CHICAGO QUALITY AND STYLE IN D £\ 'mA p ^ for Flowers and DLr.^I-r9 Floral Designs At no Greater cost. Made in many sizes from various non- fading shades of board. Write for catalogue, price list and samples. THE SEFTON MFC CO.. 1335 W. 35th St., CHICAGO, lU. cut flower and retail seed department. His new store occupies half of a room nearly 100 feet in depth. A striking feature of the fixtures is a cathedral effect of art glass worked into a wood column. The finish is of a peculiar bluish gray, through which the nat- ural grain appears. Several organizations devoted to hor- ticulture in various forms held meet- ings here during the period of Jan- uary 9-12, in connection with a mid- winter fair, which was put on for the first time at the exhibition grounds of the Ohio State Agricultural Associa- tion. Providence, R. I. FUNEEAL WOEK MAINSTAY OF TRADE. Funeral work has been the main is- sue in business the past week and has brought the amount of sales up to a fairly decent standard. The cut flower trade has been only fair, while the sale of pot plants has dropped off considerably. NOTES. One of the finest decorations seen in some time was made by T. O'Conner in the Churchill house last week. There are several fine displays of orchids in the city stores that are very attractive. Albert Holcher Is bringing in extra fine sweet peas. H. A. T. FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS— ^n^a'p'S^k'! BUCHBINDER BROS., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Dept. F, CHICAGO McCRAY Refrigerators Display Your Send for Cataloe No. 71 which describes fully the Flowers McCray Kefrieerators and Display Cases for Florists. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO., 670 Lake St., KENDALLVILLE, IND. New Crop Wild Smilax Now rt3.dj for shipment, $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Moss. E. A. BE A V£N. Everf^reen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax New Crop now ready for shipment $2.50percase Natural and Perpetuated Moss. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. EverjrtlUng in Sonthem Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. High Grade Floral Publicity Write today for full particulars and sample McNeff-Swenson Co. 220 So. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO t9^S' The American Florist. 79 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. ■stabUtbed In 18B7. wiM. nuusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Pbooe. Graceland 1112. Send na roar retail orderi. WI HAVK THE BIST FACaiTIES IN THE CFTT Mention the American Florist when writing nddetSt^ I ROSES IVIOI.E.TS Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sscceuor to SleTers ft Boland FLORIST eo KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHiTTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C fifiO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA. Membera of The Floriat Telegraph DeliTery. Gincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 K. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. WabMli Ave. Chlcario. 023 Walnnt St.. Dei Molnei. la. Larreat and moat centrallT located atore in the citT. All ordera eiven prompt attention, Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital ^ven special attention. Operate Rochester Greenbonses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Floriata' Teleeraph DeliTery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.I. * and ill T. J. JOHNSTON 5 CO. NEW ENGUND rOMTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ifetvttON (h« Amtrica* Floriat when \eriti»a ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. "pELBGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■*■ anypart of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Ordera transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamshipa or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Caib mnct accompany all ordcn from nnknown correapondenti. Cable address: Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young ^ Tsugent Telephone 2oas-20eeMadliOB Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To ont-of-town florists We are in the Heart of U r 9T NM ^9^5- The American Florist. 83 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by Uic firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. tlention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M, Kellogg Flower 6t Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. will fill »1I orders for Cut KaPSaS City ana Flowers, Funeral OesigrK DUsKantUili Ma Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieasaniniil, mil. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh. Fa. A.W.$niithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Lareetl Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874, Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fiftl! Avenue M»mbei Florists' Teleerapb Deliyery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Milwaukee. Wis. EUCLID AVENUE tltmbers of The Florists' Telegraph Deliyery, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN BAUSCHER, Freeport, Hi. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receiye Careful Attention and Prompt Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists Telegraph Delivery CCPollwortliGo. Will take proper AVi ar>f\r> tti n care of your orders In » » a»*»v»»a»a*j Established 1849 DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin. North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michisran. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S, A. Andeison, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.—W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Chicago — Frierfman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wltthold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. 0.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O,— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — James Eadie Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O,— The J, M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex, — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitraeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlus, Bvanston. 111.— M. Welland. Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Rye. Freeport, 111. — John Bauscher. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie. Okla.— Furrow & Co. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Prey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville. Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Milwaukee- C. C. Pollworth Co. Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Orleans, La. — Metalre Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave, New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich. Conn. — Renter's. Oklahoma City. Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb, — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittshurgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. PlttshurKh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester. Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Eookford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis, — J, E. Matthewson. St. Louis. Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Lonla. Mo.— P. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Poland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pwlesta & Baldoccbl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Terre Haute. Ind. — ,1. G. Helnl & Son. Tncoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman, Toronto, Can, — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver. B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Wnslitntrton — Rlacklstone. Wnshlngtoo — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, K. I, — Renter's. New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75tli St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Fliones, 1552-1553 ColambDs Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 324 Orant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The JAMES EADIE CO. store— 927 Euclid Avenue. Frank J. Schoen. Frank R. Friedley. Greenhouses— 95 Shaw Avenue. We Aim to Please Our Customers. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for desiens and cut flowers In NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Tour Orderi to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House In the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave* Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Beat 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guartntes safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK BOSTON Dunlop's 561 Fifth Avk Vanderbilt Hold 126 Tremont Street 799 Boylston Streev Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastein Foiots. 84 The American Florist. fan. 30, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Sendyourorders^'"GtiicagQ and Sub- urbs to - -, All orderfcarefnllT filled ^tBSKM*"'** under the snperTision of ^^g^S22— GEORGE tSMUS, Mgr ^ -'^^^ wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Floristi' Telesraph DeliverT, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegrnph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Iiargest Growers of Flowers in Oty^ Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parti of the city. Arlcansas and the Southwest. Mention the American Florist when loriting Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Botli Pbones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Order- Member of The Florists' Telegraph Deliver. Uention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n||| IITU MIMM We are the center of the srrcat UULUin, IHinni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' TeleE:rapb Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S New York. MYPR FinRi^T 609-811 Madison Ave Member of The Florists' Teleifraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWer.s Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when toriting C. n. f REV, 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Win fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First class stock. Wholesale and Retail Florist G 16 N. 6th St., EORGE RYE "Some Florist" Ft. Smith, Ark Telephone 2656 Established 1880 69 MADISON AVKNUI M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Welland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENTON FLORAL CO., DFNTON TEX Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklalioma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON, TORONTO CANADA'S LEADING FLORISTS F. T. D. Members 266 Yonge St. FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. — Preliminary steps toward the organization of a garden club which, it is hoped, will become the parent of similar clubs throughout the city, were taken at the Association of Commerce Friday night at a well at- tended meeting held for the purpose of introducing the association's "City Beautiful" campaign. Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Member. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ai.'d PBIUPS BROS, 938 Broad SL NEWAIRI N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We .olidt telegraph order.. Regular trad* disc 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Sedalla, Missouri Archlas Floral Co. Choice Cut Flower, and Design, on .bort notic Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone order.. Member, of The Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders , Michigan. order, win be,«r.lnll, HENRY SMITH, Wbolesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDB Member of The Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALTRSD HANNAH S SONS Will fill yonr orders for Design, and Cut Flower, in Micbigu Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the norUts' Telegraph Deltrat ^915- The Amer i ca n Fl orist. 85 Samples Free. Fill Your Empty Benches Now With GLADIOLUS ^Ij^ we are Growers of this stock in quantity '^ and the bulbs we ship for forcing under glass are especially selected for this purpose. We have a first extra grade for counter. Besides the following standard kinds, most of which we can o£Ferin two sizes (both flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds and many fancy imported novelties secured by our Mr. Vaughan last year in Europe. Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First size $10.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 8. 00 Augusta, First size 12.00 Augusta, Medium size 10.00 Cliicago White, First size 30.00 Ctiicago White, Medium size 25.00 ^4 America, First size 12.00 America, Medium size 10.00 Florist XXX, mixed 15.00 We Can Quote Special Prices on Quantities of Several Kinds. We are in position to quote all Seedsmen and Florists who are interested in Gladiolus, either forcing, for counter trade, or for outdoor planting, all sizes from EXTRAS down to the smaller grades. PLANTING STOCK. Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. Ask for Vaughan's Spring 1915 Book for Florists. It is one of the Most Complete in the Trade. I regard Mrs Francis King as the best florists' variety of its color. Its wonderful profusion of bloom and firmness of its petals makes it a great favorite all along the New Jersey Coast with the cottage people as a cut flower. Edmund, G. Comey, Dealer in Cut Flowers. Long Branch, N. J. VAUGHAN SEED STORE, ggJ^^^oV 86 The American Florist. Jan. 30, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Calif., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattltuck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. P. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Asaiatant Secretary. Thirty-Third annual meeting, San Fran- Oitco, Calif., June 1915. Birmingham, Aia. — It is not expected that the McVay Seed Co. will pay over 20 per cent dividends. French decree of January 9 prohib- its exportation of forage crops for sowing, including vetch. H. WiLDEN, of Warnaar & Co., Sas- senheim, Holland, is calling on the trade in the United States. CHICAGO. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade January 27 were as follows: .Timothy, $6.00 to $7.25 per 100 pounds. WHITE edible beans at Chicago sold at $3.15 January 22. This is the high point touched in the fall before the new crop came in, after which prices dropped back around $2.50 or lower. Washington, D. C. — The annual row over distribution of free seeds to congressmen came off in the house January 26, but failed to displace an item of $252,540 for that purpose from tSe agricultural bill. Washington, D. C— One hundred and fifteen thousand bags of beet sugar seed worth $635,000 in gold have been bought in Germany for American growers that the American crop may not suffer by the war. The much desired distinction of th.e iron cross has been awarded to the three sons of John Benary, of the seed firm of Ernst Benary, Erfurt, Ger- many. One of these young men, Dr. Friedrich Benary, has since died of wounds received in the Russian cam- paign. A LILY bulb expert, long familiar with the handling and packing of Japan lily bulbs, now comes forward with the theory that these bulbs need not be packed in mud balls for export, but that if the roots are left on may be exported and travel without rotting in ordinary packing. Toledo, O. — The entire business formerly conducted by The Henry Philipps Seed & Implement Co. of this city has been sold to E. L.. Page, pres- ident of the Page Seed Co. of Greene, N. Y. A new company will at once be organized with a capital of $50,000 and the business continued under the name of the Page-Philipps Seed Co. The business of the Henry Philipps Seed & Implement Co. was established in 1852, and has been at Its present lo- cation for the past thirty-five years. VISITED Chicago: Chas. Schwake, of Chas. Schwake & Co., New York; W. H. DeGraaff, of DeGraaff Bros., Ltd., Leiden, Holland; C. M. Kimberlin, of J. M. Kimberlin & Co., Santa Clara, Calif., A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.; H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis.; I. S. Henrickson, of John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y.; J. W. Edmund- son, of the California Seed Growers Ass'n., San Jose, Calif., returning from an eastern contracting trip, reports trade considerably In excess of last year. COLUMBUS, O. — The Livingston Seed Company, which, beginning with De- cember 15, has sent out an edition of 100,000 catalogues in their mail order department, state that the volume of early orders in response to same are fully up to normal. They anticipate a prosperous season. It is understood that owing to the failure of the exporting jobbers to agree with the Japanese growers quite a large quantity of the larger sizes of planting stock of Lilium rubrum bulbs, which would ordinarily have gone to the market, have been put back into the ground to be grown on for next year. This would seem to favor a rea- sonable price next year. Seea mportation Regulation. At the request of the secretary of the United States department of agri- culture, Andrew J. Peters, assistant secretary, has instructed collectors and other officers of the customs to sam- ple, and detain pending an examina- tion and report by the secretary of agriculture, all lots of seed offered for import mentioned in regulation 4 of the joint regulations for the enforce- ment of the seed importation act pub- lished in treasury department decision 34,393 of April 23, 1914. The seeds enumerated are as follows : Alfalfa, Canadian bluegrass, Kentucky blue- grass, millet, orchard grass, rape, red- top timothy, clover, meadow fescue and awnless brome grass. Spiraea Importation Ruling:. Under date of December 29, 1914, in the matter of protest (No. 719,122) of Mattoon & Co., San Francisco, the board of general appraisers and the court of customs appeals of the treas- ury department decided that Mattoon & Co. have not supported their conten- tion in the case of 1,200 spiraea plants recently imported which were assessed 25 per centum ad valorem, as provided in paragraph 264 of the tariff act of 1909, which reads as follows : All trees, shrubs, plants and vines commonly linown as nursery vines or greenhouse stock, not specially provided for in this section, 25 per cent ad valorem. The importers claimed that they were dutiable at 50 cents per 1,000 un- der the last clause in paragraph 263, which reads : All other bulbous roots, or corms, which are cultivated for their flowers or foliage, 50 cents per 1,000. The text of the ruling is as fol- lows : This plant is cultivated for its flow- ers or foliage. The testimony of the Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Grower* of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. importer is that it is known and traded in under the name of spiraea, but that it is not really spiraea. He says its correct name is aruncus, and that it is allied to the saxifraga genus, and that it is also called astilbe. As- tilbe is classified under paragraph 263 with "hyacinth, astilbe, dielytra, and lilv of the valley clumps, $2.50 per 1,::00." We learn from works on botany that spirasa is a genus which is divided into some 50 varieties, the most of them be- ing deciduous shrubs. Some of the species, however, are perennials, and belong to what might be termed the "herbaceous group." This particular importation, according to the testi- mony of the importer, is the roots merely of a perennial, the growth of which above ground dies down in the fall. While this is all interesting and might assist in determining the classi- fication of these roots, the real ques- tion is as to whether they are "bulbs, bulbous roots, or corms." No author- ity has been presented which would warrant us in holding that they are either bulbs, bulbous roots, or corms. In supplying an illustrative sample, the importer stated that the one produced was exactly like the orig- inal sample which was taken from the importation. He was asked by his at- torney the following question : "Are you prepared to state positively that the bulb which is here the subject of this protest was the same as the bulb from which that plant came?" His answer was, "Yes, sir; exactly; a dif- ferent importation, that is all; the same class of goods." This is the only testimony in the case which sustains the contention that the importation Is either a bulb, -a bulbous root, or a corm. We think we are authorized In holding, from all the testimony and the facts and circumstances surround- ing the case, that these goods are not bulbs. Is there anything, then, upon which we can base a finding that they .are bulbous roots or corms? We think the testimony introduced on behalf of the importer does not go far enough to furnish the 'basis of an intelligent find- ing. We therefore hold he has not sup- ported his contention. The protest is overruled. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARRO'. RADISH, PARSNIP, PARSLEY, CELBtT. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Write for 1915 Contracting Prices. 1915- The American Florist. 87 Cool and Crisp Cucumber. grown under irrigation by Western Seed & Irrigation Go Seed Growers and Dealers, Specialties; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon. Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet and Field Corn, FREMONT, NEBRASKA SEEDS AND BULBS ASK for a copy of our Bulb Catalog and special prices to florists. Also ask us about our " below - the-market" specialties and watch for our column announcements. J.M.THORBURN&CO. In business since 1802 53 Barclay Street, New York THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. ^sr^crs SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY&CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brings a Catalogue Reduces cost of Valley Pips. New imports now ready. Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market BEST VALLEY IN EXISTENCE. $14.0O per 1000. $7.50 per 500. 4.00 per 250. 1.75 per lOO. COLD STORAGE VALLEY for February and March. $18.00 per 1000. $9.50 per 500. $5.00 per 250. H. :n. bi^ujxs 3032 W.Madison St. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Fi nWER QCCnQ ^^^ ^^^^y lowing Oz. $0.25 .45 .50 THEY'RE FRESH T. P. Ageratum, blue $0,10 Alyssum Little Gem ,10 Aster Queen of Market, Mixed .. .10 Begonia Erfordii 25 Cobaea Scandens, purple 10 Dracaena IndMsa 10 Forget-Me-Not Victoria 15 .80 Mignonette Machet 10 .50 Petunia, California Giants 25 Salvia Splendens 15 1.00 Salvia Fireball ?5 Wholesale List mailed as soon as ready THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ^,i!f Ss.«, 10 per cent discount for Cash. CROP OF 1914 T. P. Lobelia Speciosa $0,10 Lobelia Crystal p. Comp 15 Pyrethruin Aureum 05 Smilax lo Snapdragon, Giant 10 Stock, Cut and Come Again 2'i Stock, Ten Weeks, mixed 25 Stokesia Cyanea 15 Thunbergia lO Verbenas, Mammoth IS Vinca, mixed colors 10 Oz. $0.50 1.25 .25 .25 .30 .40 1.00 .40 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK Mentioii the A^nerican Florist ichcn writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds _ ^^ — ^ ^^ ^^ LEONARDjfcLoo nvrnv «irTC GROWERS FOR THE TRADE ONION SETS write for Prices Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing MANN'S Lily of the Valley ire the finest in existence and their flowers brine the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Pedlgre'e°Tomat*o Seeds BaltJIDOre, Md. Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. G. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Calif. TheEverettB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, w£coiuln and 1(^0. MILFORD, CONN. 88 The American Florist. Jan. 30, RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters— always carrj' several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (226 lbs ) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of [ICALYPIIS and Acacia Seeds P.O.BoiSS?, MELBOURNE.AUSTDALIA Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandlfloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS ic general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER fi SONS CO.. Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. Schilder Bros./='^o^Jr^^' Get Qaotationi From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale Farm. CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue Free on Application Fredrick Roemer, gr^o*^° WER QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. Contract orders now bein^ bonked for delivery atter harvest, 1915. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. EUROPEAN SEEDS Kelways Can Quote and Deliver: Beet Cabbage Carrot Lucerne Rape Spinach Mustard Rutabaga Turnip Radisti Winter Tares or Vetches Spring Tares Those who have formerly placed their orders in other quarters will like, under present circumstances, our prices. Please write at once while stocks last, iDOth for present delivery and for delivery later, and on contract for next fall, British sailingrs continue all the time. Cauliflower Celery Kale And Flower Seeds KELWAY & SON, Seed Growers To The Trade. Langport, England Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, '^°sui?cit''ed"'" Swedesbaro. New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas. Aster, Cosmos, MienoDette. Verbena in variety Correspondence Solicited. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cacnmber, Muskmelon, Squasb and Pumpkin Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED QROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Souash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. CorresDondence solicited. GARDEN SEED BEKT. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in varietv : also other items oi the short croD of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D WaOORUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. r SEED B ULB PLANT •CND ron aialtioc' Pepper.EM Plant, Tomato, d|iebldlUlj&. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Send for Wholesale Fall Catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA. CALIF. 19^5- The American Florist. 89 Celery,- Golden Self-Blanching Fordhook Bush Lima Pepper,— Burpee's Ruby King Burpee's ^ Seeds Grow What Burpee-Quality Seeds Mean to the Market Grower. At the Seventh Annual Convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, held in Horticultural Hall. Philadelphia, October, 1914, we had the pleasure of talking with and listening to the many earnest men who are doing so much for the advancement of the market growing in- dustry. We were impressed with the importance and scope of the work of this splendid organization, and realized even more than before the market grower's absolute dependence for success upon selected "Seeds of Quality.' The position occupied by the seedsman who undertakes to supply seed to the market grower is one of great trust. Surely his service is one based on confidence. Confidence makes possible the commerce of the world. It is the great- est factor that enters into a purchase of seeds, because you are not buying a finished product, but only the means by which your garden will be either a pronounced success or a partial failure. Seeds — good or bad — may look the same, but how different their resulting crops I You cannot afford to risk a season's work with seeds of unknown quality. When you buy BURPEES SEEDS the element of doubt is removed so far as is possible by human care. The con- fidence of many thousands of pleased and permanent cus- tomers is maintained by the Burpee Idea of Quality First. — "to give rather than to get all that is possible." This confidence on the part of our customers, combined with the efficient Burpee-Service, has built the world's greatest mail-order seed business. A careful examination of this "Blue List" should convince you of the excellence of our pedigree strains for market growers, and then a trial order — if you are not already a Burpee customer — will prove that your confidence has not been misplaced. Burpee's Annual for 1915, our complete retail catalog of 182 pages, has already been mailed. If you have failed to receive it, kindly write at once and a duplicate copy will be forwarded. For the utmost development of good seed service, we are. Sincerely yours, Burf>ee Buildings: North Fifth Street. York Avenue and Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia. Seed Selection Gardens and Trial Grounds at our famous FORDHOOK. FARMS, Pennsylvania. SUNNYBROOK. New Jersey, and FLORADALE. Lompoc. California. Philadelphia. January I. 1915. Reproduction of the Introductory Paige of Burpee's Blue List for 1915, the Market Grower's Handbook. A Post Card will bring it. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Seed Grow^ers. Burpee Buildings, Phila. Cabbage, — Burpee's Allhead Early Beet,— Burpee's Black- Red Ball Sweet Corn , — Burpee's *'^ Howling- Mob 90 The American Florist. Ian. JO, (f= The Nursery Trade American Assoriation of Nurserymen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochest- er, N. Y. , Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., June 23-2.5, 1915. Ft. Wobth, Tex.— The Texas State Horticultural Society held its regular midwinter meeting January 13-14. Wapato, Wash. — The Ornamental & Fruit Nursery Co. has been incorpo- rated by John Ryken and Norbert Levovosseur; capital $50,000. Ft. Worth, Tex. — Selection of the next mid-winter meeting place of the Texas State Horticultural Society has been left to the executive committee. The summer session will be held at College Station. The land included in the holdings of the Phoenix Nursery Company, Bloomington, 111., was sold January 18 at public sale at the court house. The purchaser was Benoni S. Green and the price paid was $28,000. Madison, "Wis.— Special institutes in horticulture are being conducted through the state this year for the first time by the state board of hor- ticulture, working in connection with the staff of the farmers' institutes. Geass Valley, Calif— Fruit trees for spring planting are beginning to move and nurseries and nursery agents predict a busy season. The aggregate of planting in Nevada county will be larger this season than ever before and the ground, soaked by rain and snow, is in fine condition to receive the trees. WiNTEB Haven, Fla.— The shipment of citrus nursery stock is very heavy at present and it is nothing uncommon to see from 10,000 to 20,000 trees leav- ing on any train. The trees are ex- ceptionally fine this year and are com- manding a good price. It is estimated that there are over 400 acres of nur- sery here. European Pines Menace to Nursery Stock. Because of the danger to American nursery stock a public hearing will be held February 2, 101.5, by the United State.s department of agriculture to discuss a proposed quarantine on the importation of all pines from Europe. During the past ye^T imported pines have been found to be infested with the European pine shoot moth. In Europe this is one of the principal Insect enemies of pines and is espe- cially destructive in nurseries, young forests, and ornamental plantations. It kills or injures the young twig growth and deforms the tree to a serious extent. In this country the Insect seems to be still confined to the European pines in Connecticut, Illinois. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. Strenuous efforts are already being made to stamp it out and it is believed that these will be successful if no further importations of infested stock are permitted. The white pine blister rust has already re- sulted In the exclusion of all flve- leafed pines from Europe and Asia. The proposed quarantine will extend this prohibition to all classes of pines from Europe. No restriction Is pro- posed on the Importation of pine seed. August Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.Box 752. or 5 1 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CINTURT Small, medium and larg:e sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE COIIARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vine*. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES Rose Stocks, Fruit Tree Stocks, Young Evergreen and Deciduous Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Young Forest Stocks, new, rare or noticeable Trees and Shrubs, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, etc. Write for prices to F. H. MICHAUD, CENTRAL PARK, B. C. Agent (or £. Turbat Sc Co., Orleans, France Mention the American Florist when writing On Hand. Best English Stocks. MANETTI, Grafting size, 3-6 m/m, not "as they run," but re-graded here, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.50 the 1000, while they last. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ROSE BOOK The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing For The Home Garden By George C. Thomas, Jr. GlENERAL SCOPE: The Propagation of Roses. Location and Preparation. Ordering. Tile Best Varieties witii tiieir Characteristics. Planting. Pruning. Some General Information and Hints of Hybridization. Climbers Cultivation. Elaborately illustrated with % reproductions in full color of leading varieties of roses and a few lialftone plates Handsome cloth binding, in slip case. Price, $4.00, postage or expressage extra. American Florist Co., 440 South Dearborn Street, Chicago Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. One year. 12 to 18 inches: IH to 2 feet. Two years. 12 to 18 inches; IH to 2 feet ; 2 to 3 feet ; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet ; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut bacit one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. Prices will be advanced February first. 1 offer a lot of 150.000. 2 years, 12 to 18 inches well rooted and with good tops, at a great bargain. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine. 12 to 18 inches. Two years 1^5 to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Transplanted, stocky plants. 6 to 9 inches: 9 to 12 inches; 12 to 18 inches: fh lo 2 feet sizes by the 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ^915- The American Florist. yi siiiiiMiiiiii I Ill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I I I I I I Niiiiii mill I iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiii ^ HEADQUARTERS for all Leading Varieties. NEW C ANN A FIREBIRD, The best red-nowered, green leaved canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Vaughan's Cannas Per 100 Per 1000 Allemania % 2.50 Beaute Poltevlne .... 3.50 Burbank 2.50 Buttercup 5.00 Chas. Henderson Comte de Sachs . . . David Harunt . . . . IC^andale Florence Vaughan. 2.50 2.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 20.00 30.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Frederick Benary....$ 3.50 530.00 Hungaria, $2 per doz. IS. 00 Improved Mont Blanc 7.00 65.00 King Humbert 4.00 35.00 Long Branch 5.00 45.00 Louisiana 2.50 20.00 Mad. Crozy 3.00 25.00 Milwaukee 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard. . . 12.00 100.00 Mrs. Karl Kelsey $ 3.50 J3D.00 New Chicago 10.00 90.00 Niagara 2.50 20.00 Prince \Vied 2.50 20.00 Queen Charlotte 3.50 30.00 Souv. de A. Crozy.... 3.50 30.00 The Express 5.00 40.00 Venus 3.50 30.00 Wm. Sanders 5.00 45.00 Wyoming 3.00 25.00 ROSE PLANTS, Grafted and Own Root THE UP-TO-DATE AND POPULAR VARIETIES. VA inch pots— Prices per 100 Geo. Elgar, New Yellow Cecile » R Grafted Brunner $15.00 $25.00 HoOSier Beauty.The New Red Rose 35.00 Mrs. Clias. Russell 130.00 Mrs, Geo. Shawyer 65.00 110.00 Killarney Brilliant 60.00 110.00 Sunburst 65.00 loo.oo Francis Scott Key 100.00 100.00 IVi inch pots— Pric O. R. Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Shell Pink, Sport of Shawyer $30.00 New White Shawyer 30 00 Ophelia lOO.OO Hadley 80.00 Prince C. de Arenberg 65.00 Milady 65.00 es per 100 Grafted $35.00 35.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 For 34 Inch plants wanted at planting time write for special quotations. DECORATIVE PLANTS Araucaria Bxcelsa- 9 inches 12 Inches 15 inches Araucaria Glauca — 10-12 inches -Whorls Doz. Per 100 3 % 5.00 $40.00 3 7.50 60.00 3 10.00 75.00 2-3. Asparagrus Plumosus — Seedlings ready Feb. 15 2V4-inch $ 3.00 4 -inch 12.00 Asparagus Sprengreri — Seedlings from flats, 2-inch Crotons — Doz. 4-lnch % 4.00 5-inch 6.00 . . 8.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $ 6.00 Kentla Posierlana— Size pot Leaves Height Each 6-inch pots 5-6 30-32 ins % 1.50 7-inch pots 6-7 36-40 ins 3.25 10-inch pots 6-7 60 ins S.OO Kentla Fosterlana — Made up. No. of plants Height 25.00 4.00 Per 100 $30.00 2S-30 ins 2.50 30-34 ins 3.00 34-3& ins 4.00 70-74 ins 15.00 7-inch 3 7-inch 3 8-inch 3-4 10-inch Phoenix Canariensis — 7-inch 28-30 ins. Pandnnus Veitchil — 4-inch pots — 3 for $1.65 60 6-inch pots 1-50 1.50 Dor. $17.00 27.50 32.50 45.00 e.oo FIELD-GROWN ROSE STOCK 2 yr. 3 yr. CLIMBING ROSES — Per 100 Per 100 Alberic Barbler $14.00 $16.00 Crimson Rambler 15.00 18.00 (Desire Bergera 15.00 Delight 15.00 18.00 Dorothy Perkins 15.00 18.00 Bxcelsa 18.00 20.00 Flower of Fairfield... 16.00 1&.00 l.ady Gay 15.00 18.00 Tnu.>iend8ebon 16.00 18.00 White Dorothy Perkins 16.00 18.00 BABY RAMBLER ROSES — Crimson Baby Rambler 14.00 16.00 Erna TeschendorS 18.00 22.00 Jessie IS. 00 20.00 Mad. J. Goucbault. . . . 35.00 HYBRID PERPETrAL ROSES — 2 yr. Per 100 Alfred Coiomb $14.00 American Beauty 15.00 Baroness Rothschild 14.00 Fisher Holmes 15.00 Frau K. Druschki 14.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 14.00 John Hopper 14.00 Mabel Morrison 15.00 Masna Charta $14.00 Marshall P. Wilder 15.00 Mrs. J. Lains 1400 Paul IVeyron 14.00 Prince C. de Rolian 14.00 Ulrich Brunner 14.00 Victor Verdier 15.00 HYBRID TEA ROSES— 2 yr. Per 100 Avoca 18.00 Capt. Christy 15.00 Caroline Testout 15.00 Gruss an Teplitz 15.00 J. B. Clark 16.00 Jonkherr J. L. Mock 18.00 Kaiserln A. Victoria 16.00 Killarney 18.00 I.ady Ashtown 18.00 La France 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 18.00 AVhlte Killarney 20.00 VARIOUS ROSES — Rugosa Alba 15.00 Rubra 14.00 Choice Perns Carnation Cuttings Assorted Ferns for (Dishes — A choice assortment, our selec- tion of varieties, 214 -inch $0.50 Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 $ 3.00 $25.00 Boston Ferns — 3-inch pots . 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch Each $0.15 .25 .40 pots pots pots 75 pots 1.00 pots 1.25 Doz. $ 1.25 2.50 4.50 S.OO 10.00 14.00 Per 100 $ 8.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 75.00 100.00 FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Alice $12.00 Champion 6.00 Enchantress 3.00 Glorlosa 3.00 Good Cheer 12.00 Herald 3.50 Matchless 600 Pink Sensation 12.00 Philadelphia 3.00 Rosette 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 White Wonder 3.00 Per 1000 $100.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 30.00 SO. 00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Book For Florists, Spring 1915, Now Ready. I Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store ncw York \ i Greenhouses: Western Springs, nilnois. \ ^niiiiiiiiiMniiiiniiiiiiiiiiHuiniiiHniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniinnniniiniiinniinininiiiiiinnniiiiNinniiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiMMiniiiiiiiiiHniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiin 92 The American Florist. Jan. 30, ^ t =^ Market Gardeners j| Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O.. President; Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia. Pa.. Vice- President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. ^ THE Standard barrel of the United States should contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 28y2-inch staves and \iy&- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2-5 of an inch. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesfetaties. Chicago, January 20. — Mushrooms, 50 to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 15 cents to 17% cents per box; radishes, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; aspara- gus, $2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 10 cents to 20 cents; cucum- bers, $1.50 to $2.00. New York, January 26. — Cucumbers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, 40 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $3.00; lettuce, per strap, $1.00 to $1.50. Vegetable (irowlng in Colorado. Bulletin No. 199 Issued by the agri- cultural experiment station of the Col- orado Agricultural College, Fort Col- lins, Colo., under date of August, 1914, contains articles by R. A. McGinty, on "Vegetable Growing in Colorado," "Hot Beds and Cold Frames," and an article by C. P. Gillette entitled "Common In- sects of the Garden," which cover the subjects in a comprehensive manner, and should be of interest to market gar- deners, especially in Colorado. The ex- periment station Is constantly receiv- ing inquiries as to the method of cul- ture of different vegetables, and it is with the idea of giving this informa- tion that the bulletin is published. Conditions and preparation of the soil and fertilizers best adapted to localities and crops, with information on plants and planting, etc., covering practically every variety of vegetable, are given. Under the title of "Hot Beds and Cold Frames" the same author gives much valuable information as to the location and care ol these, both tem- porary and permanent. In his article on "Common Insects of the Garden," C. P. Gillette treats of the habit and control of such pests as the striped corn rootworm, corn ear- worm, green cabbage worm, cabbage louse, spotted bean beetle, squash bug, squash root maggot, onion thrips and cut worms. Fumigating Lettuce. As we approach spring, the green aphis will become more active, and will ' need close watching. The trouble gen- erally begins in the plant beds— if plants are perfectly clean it will give the crop a long start. The methods of fighting the green aphis have undergone some changes. Spraying instead of smoking is finding favor among growers. There Is enough reason for this. Large open ranges of glass are smoked with dilli- culty; windy weather makes smoking Ineffective; peculiar air currents some- times bunch the smoke, causing dam- age. This may also occur from care- less operators. The newer nicotine products make spraying very easy, as the method is practically odorless and colorless. One large grower told us recently that he sprays exclusively, and that it pays him to do so. In this, as in other lines, prevention is better than cure. By spraying regularly up to the point when the plants interlock, a crop can be matured fairly free from aphis. While the compressed air sprayers are largely used, we still favor the knapsack pump- ing type, as the pressure does not vary. Where lettuce is grown in frames in the early spring, spraying is about the only remedy. When nicotine extracts are not at hand, tobacco stems may be soaked in water for a few hours and this liquid used. If sprayed under high pressure it will scarcely discolor the lettuce. If fumigation is resorted to, the main point is to prevent the rising of a heavy column of smoke, which will surely damage the crop — what is want- ed is a slow smudge — this can be obtained by partly covering the stems. Maeketman. Lancaster County Florists' Club. Gloomy, rainy, sloppy weather was the promise we had to contend with for our annual meeting, Thursday, Janu- ary 21, but by noon the sun shone brightly on 24 good men, and we made the trip to Strasburg, stopping first at Amos Rohrer's, then an invigorating walk of about a mile to Chas. B. Herr's. Both these places are so near to perfection in style, cleanliness and quality of bloom produced, that one is compelled to believe that the professor from India (I forget his name) who is now demonstrating by a machine test, the fact that plants respond to their surroundings with feelings of joy or gloom, as the case may be, is cor- rect. One can positively see the glad- ness of living expressed by the plants with these two growers; in fact. White Perfection is so filled with joy, that it burst its calyx in the attempt to ex- press it. Matchless has a record of having produced more blooms per square foot up to the present date of any variety grown. Philadelphia has, as grown here, established a keeping record exactly the opposite of its gen- eral reputation, and it is just possible that those who are Toing to discard it on account of its keeping qualities may be making a mistake. Beacon — well, Chas. B. Herr's Beacon, are sim- ply head and shoulders over any other red grown by anybody or anywhere. Getting back to Lancaster, a run was made to the houses of Enos Kohr. This is an ideal range of glass and a model heating plant. The carnations were not quite as good as the Strasburg ones, but were very good and Mr. Kohr says they are a lot better than the prices they are bringing. The meeting was held in the Brenne- man Building, at G :30 p. m., with the usual full attendance. The annual election resulted as follows : B. P. Barr. president; Harry Weaver, vice- president; Lemon Landis. secretary, and Harry K. Rohrer, treasurer. The newly elected president appointed the following committees: Visiting committee — Rudolph Nagle, Charles Weaver and E. S. Rutt. Programme committee — Albert M-. Herr, E. P. Hostetter and Maurice J. Brinton. Glad hand and sunshine committee (to welcome and introduce visitors) — : J. Ira Landis, Chas. B. Herr, Wade Galey and Rutter Hess. Exhibition committee for monthly ex- hibits— Harry Rohrer, Elmer Weaver, J. L. Lockard and Amos Rohrer. Membership committee — Harry A. Schroyer, J. H. Linkey, John Schriener and Frank Kohr. Sports committee — George Goldbach, Willis Girvin and Rudolph Nagle. An adjournment was then made to a very delightful dinner, where we had with us our two greenhouse builders, Dennis Connor of Lord & Burnham Co., and T. J. Nolan of The King Con- struction Co.; also our former towns- man, Chas. Edgar, and the genial rep- resentative of The H. F. Michell Co., D. J. Keohne. After the dinner President Barr made an address thanking the members for his re-election and asking their co-op- eration for the coming year. He spoke of the elimination of trade jealousies and rivalry that existed in Lancaster before the club was organized, and the fact that now we call each other by our first names. He made a strong plea for the elimination of the advance in prices on cut flowers for the holidays, re- marking that he would like to see this club go on record recommending a uni- form price. At the conclusion of the address the writer presented Mr. Barr with a box of cigars, complimenting him on his administration, and as an evidence of the club's good will toward him. Sports were then indulged in un- til all the sports went home, ALBERT M. Herb. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of F»onr r»i^Ai«Ts SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Araucaria Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Watch lor our Trade Mark •tampe< on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spam Substitution of cheaper eradei )• thus easily exposed. Fresh sampit yC>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^V.^"^ postpaid by manufacturers opon re ceiDt of 40 cents in postage. Addrett TrndeMnrt American Si>awn Co.. St. Paul Mlnr Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pa^es.— Price $1.00— 29 lUnstratlons. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Bermany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND EARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CDCriAl TIP?' Beans. Beets. Cabbaites. Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek. Lettuces, Onions. Peas, OrtlllALIIta. Radishes. Spinach Turnips Swedes. .-Asters. Balsams, BeK9nias. Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes. Primulas, bcabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Cataloeue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz.. or $1.75 per Vt oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postage paid, Cash with order. All seeds offered are trrown under my personal supervision on my own vast eronodi, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. 19^5- The American Florist. 98 New Crimson Forcing Rose (DORNER) To those who have made money on our Introductions of Carnations and 'Mums, we need only say this Rose Is as good as anything we have done. It's a winner. Color a bright crimson with darker shadings. A long bud, opening to a large, full flower. A texture like velvet. Very fragrant. Keeping qualities are exceptionally good. A free, easy growing variety, throwing two to three-loot stems; requires no pinching. Perfectly healthy, is not susceptible to mildew or black spot. Equal to any forcing rose in productiveness. We invite inspection of our stock. Price: Own Root, $30.00 per 100; J25O.00 per 1000. Grafts, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. TWO NEW CARNATIONS pTM'ir SFNSATION— ^° exceedingly large flower. A well defined pink in color. Size, 4 to 4V^ inches. AJl^lx tjiiiitjr&xivrii Keeping qualities unsurpassed. Has a stocky growth, a heavier foliage than ordinary and throws good long flower stems. A high grade commercial carnation. COOD fHFER— '■°^°'^' P'°^' '^'"^^^'^ *^^° Gloriosa. Size, 3 inches and over. Good keeping qualities. Extra \X\J\IU vix±ui:eed8menBDdl''lori8t8wl8bint ^^ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnitnral Advertiser'* ThU ii the British Trade Paper, being: read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by OTer 1000 of the best coDtincDtal bouses. AddukI •abicriptioo, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade mediam, appll- Cftotsshould, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belone to the nursery or seed trade. Mooey orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EdltOFS Of "H. A." CUlvreU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing King Humbert Cannas I^arge dormant roots, $3.C)0 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 5 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Mrs. C. W. Ward As a Bread and Butter Variety What Mr. Fritz Bahr, the famous writer of "The Weeks Work" in the Florist Exchange of January 9th, 1915, says about this variety: "With a good many of the retail growers, throughout the Middle West in particular, the great merits of Carnation Mrs. C. W. Ward have just been recognized and appreciated. It is one of the best of its color that we have today. Every re- tail grower should provide room for at least a few, and fairly well grown stock will sell at a higher price than any of the standard sorts on a glutted market." We have 40,000 Cuttings of this variety ready. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. For other varieties see classified list in this paper. All stock guaranteed. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing IMPORTED STOCK OF QUALITY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived in Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape, 12-in 30c: ■ 18in 50c " 24-in $1.00 " 30in 1.50 Pyramldi. 36-in 2.25 42-in 3.(10 48 in 3.50 54iD 4 CO Globes. 18 by 18-in ■ 3.50 Rhododendrons, cood forcins: varieties, bright colors, clean folia^'e, 8 to 12 buds, 60c each; 12 to l*. huds. tl.OOeach. Rhododendrons, hardy sorts for outside plant- inw. 18 to 24-in . 8 to 12 buds, 75c each; 24 to .?0-in . 12 to 16 huds. $1 00 each. Azalea Mollis, is to 18-in . bushy. 40c each; SA 25 per doz.: $35.00 per 100. Magnolia Soulangeana, Speclosa and Lennel 4 to 5 feet, full of tjuds, balled and bur- lapped. 31.50 each. Magnolia Halliana. (Stellata) 2H in. to3ft., very bushy and full of buds, balled and bur- lapped $1 50 each. Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants, 3 to 3^2 feet high, well branched. $1.50 each. Azalea Hinodegiri, 15 to 18-in.. very bushy $1.50 each. Acuba Japonica Punctata, beauti'ully spotted foliape. 18 to 24-in hi^h. bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Fink Pearl, one of the finest forcing propositions fine plants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded. $1.25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. J9I5- The American Florist. 95 The New French Hydrangeas For Spring Sales and Memorial Day Our stock is in prime condition, retarded dormant plants from 6-inch pots, in fine shape to flower for Spring Sales or for Memorial Day; any of the varieties described below at $30.00 per 100. Avalancbe. A splendid large white with a well established reputation; bd easy variety to force. Bouquet Rose. Larfi:e trusses of rosy amber tuiniDK to bright pink; a favorite with all growers. Dentelle, Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy white color. E. G. Hill, Trusses of immense size. coloramost pleasing^ shade of pink which does not fade, growth vigorous, foliage of a pea green color, large and atrractive. Genera) de Vibraye. A favorite wherever seen: veiy large heads of bright rose colored flowers, a splendid early forcing variety. La Lorraine. Very large flowers, pale rose, turn- ing to bright pink: has become a general favorite. Mme. A. Riverain. Superb bright rose color: very vigorous and floriferous. Mme. £. Moaillere. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today, an early easy variety to force, Mme. Maurice Hamar. A delicate fresh-rose color, a vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. Mile. A^es Bariilet. A splendid white; flowers large and very freely produced, Mousselfne. A beautiful mauve-rosewitb cream- colored center; the flower beads are large and held erect: a fine acquisition. Mont Rose. Immense panicles of clear-flesh rose, entirely distinct, one of the best very early flowering varieties. Ronsard. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose-tint. Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. One of the very best, of splendid erect habit, very robust, me- dium sized heads, of bright rose-colored flowers; one of tbe very best of the Bouquet Rose type. Senateur Henri David. Another splendid rose- colored variety, with red reflections ; flowers produced in immense large heads: on the style of La Lorraine, but an earlier bloomer. Vieuv Chateau. Very large pure white becoming suffused with dehcate rosy carmine as they mature. Hydrangea Otaksa. Dormant plants, 6-inch pots. $2S.OO per lOJ: 10-inch tubs, $1.00 each: 12inch tubs, J2. 50 each. NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEA. For full line of seasonable Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Etc., see our current Wholesale Price List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. ^^^ A Few Good Things You Want. Geranlmni, Nutt, Bucbner, Ricard, Perkiot, Poitevine. 2in.. J2.00 per 100; 3in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and WUtmanl Fems; 3-in., 10c: 4-io.. 15c; 5-in.. 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00: 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Rei Begonia. 2^-in.. $5.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writing We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 214-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPBELIA. No fancy rose ever introduced possesses so many e.vcellent qualities. It is a splendid urower, a very free bloomer, and has line stems. It sells on si<:ht The demand un- doubtedly willexceed the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have prnpaitntea it ex- tensively. Strong plants on own roots, 2!4-in. pots, now ready, Slo.OO per 100: $120 1)0 per lUOO. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. This variety, raised by Mr. John Cook, is very distinct, being en- tirely different from any of the indoor ro'ses grown today. Flowers are rosy red, and are unus- ually large and double, resembling very much a very full, double hardy garden rose. Coupled with its large size and double form, it is >n exceedingly free bloomer. It promises to be exceedingly valuable, especially for spring, summer, and tall nowering, when other less double roses are diffi'-iilt to handle. Its Iceeping qualities are remarkable. Strong plants on own roots, 2h(-in. pots, now ready. $15.00 per 100: $120.00 per 10(10. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. This variety might well have been termed Red Killarney, as it posse^scs so many of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, the flowers are simi- l:ir to Richmond, but they are much more double, and it should prove a very much more profitable rose. Flowers have fine straight stems on all the grades— from the shoriest to the longest, It has fine foliage, comes away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the Killar- neys. We believe it is the t>est all-round red rose that we have today. ■ Strong plants on own roots, 2H-in. pots, now ready, $12.00 per 100; $90.00 per lOOO. We will be glad to quote on application prices on all tlie newer and standard varieties — strong grafted plants ready in March. F.R.PIERSON, Tarrytown, New York SN 1 L AX strong plants, 2V2 inch, $1.26 per 100; ♦10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerl, strong 2Vi inch, $2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMTDT. Bristol. Pa. Home of Pansies. Our strain o\ Pansies is unsurpassed, improved innuallv. Some of the best florists in America are regular cu-tomers. These plants are in extra eood shape this year and heavy rooted, errown on higfb Innd. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings. Home of Pansies, CLEAN ,N. T. 96 The American Florist. Jan. 30, JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Leaves Id. high Each Per doz 6-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 $12.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 9-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high $ 4.00 9-in cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. high 5.00 I2-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5H ft 10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5H to 6 ft 12.50 I2-in. ceda tub, 4 plants in tub. 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 20.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 7-in. tub. 18 in. high. 24 in. spread 2.00 2H-in, pot tub. tub. tub. tub. tub. tub. ft. sr Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high 4 R to in Each Ferdoz. $150 3 in. pot.. ....5 ....Sto6... ....5to6... ... 6to7... Leaves ....6to7... ....6to7... ....6to7... ...6to7... ...6to7... ...6to7... Cibot read 12 2.00 4-in. pat. . 15 ...$0.40 4.50 18 ... .50 6.00 6-in, pot.. 24 ... 1.00 12.00 7-in. cedar In high 34to36 Each Ferdoz ..$ 2.50 30.00 7-in. cedar 9 in. cedar 9 in. cedar 9-in. cedar 9-in. cedar 9-in. tub. 4 ...36 to 38 ...42to45 . .45 to 48, very heavy. , . .. .48 to 54, very heavy. . . ..5ft., very heavy ium Schiedei .. 3.00 36.00 .. 4.00 48.00 .. 5.00 .. 6.00 .. 8.00 each. $4.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenklntown. Wyncote, Pa. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety. Write for prices. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO GERANILNS All sold until the latter part of February. March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mi-sissippi River in good growing condiiion. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poltevine, $15 0(J per lOOO. Asparagus Plumosus, fine lot ready now at $2 5U per ICO: $25 00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. HHC4STER, H. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N J. WlUlamstown June, N. 3. Orchids If you want OrctaldS for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER 6 HURRELL, Summit, N, J. SPECIALTIES Bote*. Irom i-inch pots. Cbrysanthemnmi Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Vioiett IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. ^f:^\^X BOX WOOOS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyraniid8,2 ft $1 OOeach Pyramids, 2V2ft 1.50 each Pyramid8,3 ft 2. OOeach Pyramids. 3H, ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each i.^obe«, Mxl4 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes. 2 ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes 15-in , 3Sc each F. O. FRANZEN "'cVi-S""- Roofed ROSE CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. Per 100 Per ICOO Richmond $2.60 $20.00 Pink Killarney 3.00 22.50 White Killarney 3.00 22.60 Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $3 1 0 $22 50 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00 22.50 Sunburst 3.00 22.50 Rose Plants. Extra fine i^2 inch stock for February delivery. You can get what you want here in any quantity and at prices that are cheap considering the unusually fine quality. Order today. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25.00 Killarney 4.00 35.00 While hillarney 4.00 36.oo Mrs. Shawyer 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Sunburst $4,00 $35.00 Ward 4.00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 MUady 4.00 35.00 Carnation Cuttings 250,000 Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality every- where and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $2.00 $17.50 Pink Enchantress 2.00 17.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Beacon (red) %i 00 $17.60 White Perfection 2.00 17.60 =. , ^ .. . „„^ ,-,.„ Herald (extra fine redl. 3.00 27.50 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 josie Merle (fine pink Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 seedling) 3.00 27.50 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 £. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. ■^■^ >Tv p- i^r, i. ■ Me^ion the American Florist when writing 19^5- The American Florist. 97 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Sold with an absolute guarantee. Carefully selected cuttings from clean, healthy stock, properly grown by specialists, carefully handled give you the best healthy plants, full of vitality. How much money do you lose every time you buy cheap cuttings? You can buy cuttings for less than we quote you but what do you get? Cuttings from exhausted stock that has not been changed in years, subject to stem rot or other disease. YOU lOSC half of them before planting time and have to buy field plants to fill your benches. What you have left are not worth keeping, therefore, practice safety first by getting your cuttings from us, as we are specialists and grow the carnation properly to the highest standard of perfection, guaranteed in every respect. Peerless Pink, Dark pink. The best and most profitable Carnation introduced to the trade last season. No other new car- nation can equal it in early and continuous productiveness. The blooms command the highest prices at all times. Rooted Cuttings, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Champion, scarlet. Per 1(10 Per lO'O .$6 00 $50 00 Yellow Prince 6.00 50.00 Matcllless, white 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia, pink 6.00 50.00 Princess Dagmar, crimson 6 00 50.00 Gloria, pink, free 6.00 50.00 Pinl£ Delight .. The Herald, scarlet 4.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 Gloriosa 3 00 White Wonder 3.00 White Enchantress 3 00 Enchantress 3.00 Per 100 Per 1000 .$6.00 $50.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25.00 All stock guaranteed. Quality the first consideration. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. A. T. PYFER, Manager. Long Distance Phone, Central 3373. Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 2h 4 2h 4 2Vi 3b 3 2H 2M IVt 2H 4 n. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25 00 70 00 22.50 60.03 25.10 75.00 60.r0 70.00 38.00 65.00 ID. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 . Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 .Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 . Abatilons.8 varieties 3.00 . Begonia, flowering in bloom 8.00 . Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 in.CycIamens.ass't varieties 8..''0 80.00 in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 in. Heliotropes. 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 io. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.73 25.00 in. Marguerite .Vlrs. Sanders 3.0D 28.00 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7.50 3 in. Primula Obconica. in bud and bloom 4.00 3V4 in. Vinca Variegata 6.50 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indivisa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2^ in. i)ot=. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine. Viaud. Henderson, etc.. $2. 5J per 100; $20.00 per U(0. AUo abundance of other stocW. including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, • NEW JERSEY Uention the American Florist when writing If you are short of Blooming Plants, sucb as Azaleas, Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, Wire TOur order to GEO. A. KUHL, «'«o'^ES^=w«r. I» PEKIN, ILL Mfention the American Florist \vhen writinp ROOTED Rose Cuttings Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst, per 100, $2.50; per 1000, $20.00 " " 2.50 " " 20.00 " " 2.50 " " 20.00 " " 3.00 " " 25.00 Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. This Ought To Be OF INTEREST To YOU. That Local Growers have placed the largest Individual Orders for my New Carnation "Alice" offered to the Trade this season. Some have doubled, and trebled their orders oo successive visits. The color is an exquisite shade of clear soft pink, midway between Enchantress and Gloriosa. Habit of plant ideal, strong, verv eariy, and a continuous, and*witbout doubt the most productive commercial variety I have offered lo date. Prices: Per 100. *12.0 ': per 1000. $100.00: per 2H00, $237.50: per 5000. «45}.U0: per 10.000. $8C0.00. If you have not seen it. send for descriptive circular, and get your order in now. Over 200.000 sold. P£TER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Mention the American Florist ivhen ivritiyig 98 The American Florist. Jan. 30, NEW ROSES FOR SPRING DELIVERY MRS. F. F. THOMPSON— Beautiful Shell Pink. WHITE SHAWYER-Pure White. Both sports of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. If you handle the parent successfully, you certainly must investigate these two Roses. Just as good ! Just as free growing and just as remunerative ! SEPTEMBER MORN- (Turner). Ivight pink Rose from California. "A Rose by any other name Itll^ht smell as sweet," but this is the sweetest Rose we have ever grown. HOOSIER BEAUTY. Dorner's crimson; seems to be the King in its color. Now grafting all the above. Place your order for early delivery. Grafted Stock, $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Own Root Stock, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. lOlyfl ^ytDIFTIFC* Ophelia hadley, prince d'arenberg, kiliarney brilliant, madame berriox. 1914< V>4Klli> I I I-9* Grsfted,$17.50per 100: $150.00 per 1000. Own Root, $12.50 per 100; S120.00 per 1000. These varieties, with a full list of Novelty 'Mums and Carnations, fully described in our Catalogue, which will be mailed for the asking. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters I covering all sides of Lgrowing, propagating, I storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. itention the American Florist when writing 25,000 Geranium Cuttings Leading varieties. Address Key 470, American Florist Co., Cliicago Chrysanthemum Novelties In 1890 we sent out or first seedling and each subsequent year have had something good to offer. In fact many of the most popular sorts of today originated with us. POR 1915 Our offerings include five Commercial, five Exhibition and six Pompons. There are None Better Offered Will be pleased to mail descriptive and prices to those interested. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Adtantum Croweanum, 6-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents, Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c; 4-in. pot, 2Bc. Asparagus Pluinosus, 2i4-in., $3 00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. ClbOtium Schiedei, 5-in. pot plants, 76 cents; 6-in., $1.00. i Cyrtomium Rockfordianum, 4-in. pots, 10c; 5-in., 20c; 6. in., 35c. -' Bougalnvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. Hydrangea, pot grown, French sorts, including La Lorraine, Mad. B. Mouil- liere. Mad. Maurice, Hamar, Mad. Gaillard, Mad. Chantard, 6-in. pot plants, ready for 6-in., at $26.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots, $26.00 per 100. " '• 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, 60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. MATCHLESS A GREAT SUCCESS MATCHLESS is the best and most profitable white carnation to grow, having no equal in earliness, vigor of growth and production. It is superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities and is non-bursting. It is a continuous bloomer and is handled with ease by any grower. Fine Rooted Cuttings for Immediate Delivery, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; $112.60 per 2600; $200.00 per 6000. We also offer MRS. C. W. WARD and BEACON, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per lOUO. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, New York I9I5' The American Florist. 99 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AliTERNANTHERAS. Alternanttaera BrilUantlsslma. beoched plants. $7 per 1.000. Aurea nnna. benched plants. $7 per 1,000. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 730 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. AMPELOPSIS. 25,000 Ampelopsis Veltchli, heavy fleld- jfrown plants, 2-year, 18 to 24 Inches, $4 per 100; 2-year, 24 to 30 inches, $V p»r 100. Ail other leading stoclt. Get list. BcnJ. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllle. N. J. Ampelopsis Veltchli, pot-grown, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 739 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. ARAUCARIAS. Araacarlas, Bxcelsa, 9 inches, 3 wborls, $5 per doz,; |40 per 100; 12 ins,, 3 whorls, 17.50 per doz.; $80 per 100; 15 Ins., 3 wborls, $10 per doz.; $76 per 100, Glanca, 10-12 Ins,. 2-3 whorls. $8 per doz, Vaugban'g Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucarias, Excelsa, 4-in,, 50c each; $6 per doz. Excelsa Compacta. 5-ln., $1.25 each; 6-in., ,$1.50 each. Excelsa Glauca, 6-in., $1.25 each. The Geo, Wlttbold Co,, 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Araucaria excelsa, 6-in,, 65c each. Holton ft Hnnkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St„ Milwaukee, Wis, Araucaria excelsa. 50c, 75c and $1 each; Robnata Compacta. $1.50 to $2 each. Poehl- mano Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias in sorts. August Rolker & Bona, 51 Barclay St., New York, ASPARAGUS. Asparagus, plnmosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-ln.. $1.50 per doz,; $12 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-1d., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago, Asparagus plumosus. 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000, Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100: $22.50 per 1,000; 4-ln., $6.50 per inO; $60 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N, J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Good ■trong healthy plants from 3-lnch pots, $4.50 per 100. SPRENGERI. 3-lnch, $3.50 per 100; 4-lnch, extra heavy and long sprays, $5 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSHRY CO., Sidney, O. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per I.OOO. ASPAR.\Gl'S SPRENGERI, strong, 2V-lnch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. Aaparagns plumosus. seedlings, ready Feb. 15. $6 per l.OuO; 2Vi-In, pots, $3 per loO; $25 per 1.000; 4-ln., $12 per 100, Sprengeri, ■eedlings from Bate, $4 per 1,0 25.011 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 WInsor 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 5.00 45.00 Champion 6.00 45.03 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 35 (tO Herald 4.OO 35.00 Benora 4.00 35.00 ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE. ILL. Carnations, Peerless Pink. $6 per 100; $S0 per 1,1100. Champion, Yellow Prince, Slatcb- Ie.s8. I'hiladel|ilj|a, Princess Dagmar. Gloria, Pink Delight. $6 per lOn; $.50 per 1,000. The Herald. Ejjchantress Supreme, Coni|iiest. $4 per loO; $30 per l.Ono. White Wonder. White Enchantress. Enchantress, $3 per IciO; $25 per 1.000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, Pink Sensation and Good Cheer. $12 per lOii; $100 per l.Ono. Champion and Philadelphia. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.0(10. Yel- low Prince. Yellowstone. $5 per 100; $40 per 1.01)0. White Wonder. White Enchantress Rosette. White Perfection. Enchantress, Benora. Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,0; 0 Glorlosa. $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. Carnations, Pink Sensation, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Phlladelrihia, Peerless Pink, Pink De- light, Champion. Matchless. $6 per 100; $.50 per l.OOi). Wlilte Wonder. Beacon red. RncbnritreMs, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Rosette, White Enchantress, $3 per 1(10; $25 per l.iiOii. Herald. |4 r'er 100; $25 |ier l.iJOO. Enchantress Supreme, $4 per 10(1; $27 per I.OOl. A. Henderson & Co., 309 River St., Chicago. "^ Carnations. Alice. Good Cheer. Pink Sensa- tion, $12 per 100; $10il per l,llOO. Chamidon. Matchless. $« per 100; $.50 per 1.0(10. En- chantress. Glorlosa, Phllndelphla. Rosette, white. Enchantress, White Wonder, $3 per 101); $25 per 1,000. Herald. $.1.50 per 100; $30 per l.fMiO. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. EXTRA FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. The best In the land. Big value for your money. Enchantress $20.00 per 1,000 White Enchantress 211.11O per I.oOO White Wonder 25.00 per l.OUO SINNER BEOS., 66 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we have ever had of the NOVEL- TIES and STANDARDS. Write for prices. CHARLES B. TOTTY. MADISON. N. J. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Beacon, White Enchantress. l':nchantress. Rose Pink and Herald, $20 per 1,(100. WILLIAM MURPHY. Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St., , Cincinnati. O. Carnations. White Enchantress, Pink En- chantress. Rose Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward, Beacun, White Perfection. $2 per Km; $17.50 per 1,0110. Herald, $3 per loO; $27.50 per 1.000. Josle Merle, $3 per 100; $27.!>0 per l.OflO. Peter Keinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation Matchless, rooted cuttings. $6 per 100; $50 per l.noi); $112.50 per 2,.5iiO; $200 per 5.0(10. Mrs. C. W. Ward and Beacon. $:! |.er 1(10; $25 per 1,0(10. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. Carnations, Champion, Philadelphia, $0 per 100; $.50 per 1.00(1. Wlnsor, $20 per l.OdO. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1.000. Gorgeous, $5 per 100; $40 iier 1,U00. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove. 111. Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet. 111. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. February and RIarch Delivery. WHITE: Smith's Advance. $2..50 per 100; Wm. Turner. .$3 per 100; Chadwlck Improved. $3 per 1(1(1; December Gem. $3 per 100; White Bonnaffon. $2. .50 per 100: Alice Salomon. $4 per 1(10; White Perfection. $3 per 100. YELLOW: Golden Glow. $2 per I'lO; Yellow Eaton. $2. .50 per 100; Ramapo. $3 per 100; Chrysolora. $2. .50 per 100; Yellow Bonnaffon. $2.50 per 100; Golden Wedding. $3 per KIO. PINK: Chief- tain, best pink, $4 per 100; Pink Gem, $2.50 per 100. POMPON CUTTINGS. Fairy Queen. Baby, Diana and Newberry. $2.75 per lOl). New 1014 varieties. Golden Har- vest. Golden Climax. Golden West and Western Beauty, $6 per 100. A. HENDERSON & CO.. 369 River Street, Chicago. III. Chrysanthomnm novelties for 1915. our offer- ings Include five commercial, five exhibition and six pompons. Ask for description and prices. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemum Early Frost, rooted cuttings or 2-ln.. pot plants. $12 per KiO; $100 per 1,000. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette, Ind. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, mixed, 3M(-lnch. $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. CLEMATIS. Clematis Jackmani. 6-ln.. 35c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Fine bedding COLEUS. twenty best varieties. 2V,-Incb pots, hundred. $2; thousand, $17.50. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. Coleus. Golden Eedder. 2-ln.. "$2.50 per 100. VerschnCfeltll. 2-ln.. $2.50 per l.ono. Red and yellow Pflster. $2. .50 iier 100. Brilliancy. 2-ln.. $2.50 per KlO. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Coleus, rooted cuttings, 10 varieties. 70c per 100 postfiald; $5 per 1,000 by express, not pre- paid. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Coleus. rooted cuttings. 60c per loO; 2-In. pots. $1.50 per 100. New Haven Plural Co., New 11 liven, Ind. CROTONS. A fine assortment of CROTONS from 2i4-Inch pots, dozen, 7oc; hundred. $4. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Crotons, 4-ln., $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 5-ln., $6 per doz. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Crotons. well colored in all varieties. 50c and 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. CY'CLAMEN. A great bargain In blooming cyclamen, full of blooms and well set with buds, every plant a specimen, mostly light shades, 2Vcktordlanum, 4-In.. lOc; 5-ln.. 20c: 6-ln., 35c. The Storrs &. Harrison Co., Palnea- Tllle. n. \ Boston ferns. 5-Inch. 35c each; $4 per doz. Adiantum Croweanum. 3-ln.. $8 per 100; $70 per 1.000. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Ferns. Boston and Whltmanl, 3-ln., 4-In., 15c; 5-ln,, 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. Boston ferns, 2-tn $3.00 per 100 Boston terns. 3-ln 6.1 lO per 100 Roosevelt out of bench, strong plants. $15.00 and $2(1.00 per 100. Boston out of bench, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. Pteris out of Hats, $1.50 per IdO clumps; shipped In fiats, $1,50 per flat. Cash. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Fine stock: 2-lu4-lnch pots ready now. the kind that make you money, no guess work about it. It taxes our capacity to keep up with geranium orders. Now is the time to buy to put up for spring business. Do not neglect this, but order today. In follow- ing varieties, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; DOUBLE— Beaute Pointevlue. E. H. Trego, Heteranthe. Jean Viaud. La Favorite. Mme. Buruey, Mme. Jaulin. Marquis de Castellaue. Mrs. Lawrence. S. A. Nutt. A. Ricard. SINGLE— Claire Fremont, Geu'l. Grant. Mrs. E. G. Hill. Mile. Anatasie Lacarrte. .Mme. Mos- nay. TIttin, L'Aube, IVY LEAVED— Caesar Frank, Incomparable. Joan of Arc, Mme. Trl- baut, Mrs. Banks. Rycroft's Surprise. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE' CO.. The Largest Rose Growers In the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Geraniums. In such varieties as S. A. Nutt, Berthe de Preailly. Col. Thomas, Edmond Blanc, Jean Oberlee. Jules Vasseur. La Favorite. Marquise de Oasteltane, Mme. Buchner. Mme. Recamler Onella. etc.. f2 per loo; $18.60 per l.OOil from 2 In. pots; $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. from 3-luch pots. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, 2 and 2^-lnch pots: Alphonse Geraniums, S. A. Nutt: fine plants out of 3%-In. pots, $7 per 100, Ouly 8(i0 left. Cash with order. VALKEKS GREENHOUSE. Mlnot, N. D. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins. Poltevlne, 2-ln., $2 per lOU; 3-ln., $5 per loO. Geo. M. Emmana, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four other varie- ties, 2V4-lnch pots, $3 per luO; $25 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cuimlngham, Delaware. O. Geraniums. Feb. and March delivery. Nutt, $12.50 per l.OOu. Ricard and Poltevlne, $15 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Geranium Mme. Sallerol. 2-ln.. $2.50 per 100; 3-In.. $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Geraniums. 2 and 214-ln. pots. Nutt, Ricard. Poltevlne. Viaud. Henderson, Buchner, etc., $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. GliADIOLUS. GLADIOLI SPECIAL — Fill your empty benches now with gladiolus, G, & R. own home grown. America. Augusta, Mrs. Francis King. The forcing varieties, first size. 1% inch up, hundred, SOc; thousand. $7.50. In lots of five thousand. $7 per thousand. PINK BEAUTY— The early garden variety, in bloom two weeks before the others, first size. 114 inch up. thousand. $6. PRINCEPS — Amaryllis flowered gladioli, first size, 1 inch up, hundred. SOc; thousand, $7.50. Our cata- log of everything you need mailed on applica- tion. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. The Largest Rose Growers In the World. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. Gladiolus. Mrs. Francis King. 1st size. $2 per 100; $18 per l.OiiO; 2ml size, $1.30 per 100: $12 per 1,000; 3rd size. $1 per KiO; $8 per l.ilOO. America. 1st size. $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Brenchleyensis. 1st size, $2 per 100; $18 per l.OOJ. Best mixture. 1st size. $1.30 per 100: $12 per l.OOi). The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bulbs, Gladiolus. Sirs. Francis King, 1st Blie, $10 per 1.11110; medium, $8. Augusta, 1st size, $12 per 1.000; medium. $10. Chicago White, 1st size, $3(1 per 1,000; medium, $25. America, 1st size, $12 per l,0!i0; medium, $10. Florist XXX mixed, $15 per l,iioii. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Gladiolus. America, H4-2 Inches, $7 per 1,000; lW-li4 inches. $6 per l.OOil. Mrs. Francis King. 114-2 inches. $8 per l.OiH); Hi-H4 Inches. $7 per 1,000. Minnesota same price as Mrs. King. Geo. S. Woodruff, Independence, Iowa. GREENS. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Edward A. BeaveQ. Ever- green. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French; Avalanche, Bon- quet Rose, Dentelle, E. G. Hill, General de Vlbraye, LaLorralne, Mme. A. Riverain, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Maurice. Hauiar. Mile. Ag- nes BarlUet, Moussellne. Mont Rose. Ronsard. Souvenir dl Mme. E. Chaiitard. Senateur Henri David, Vleux Chateau, retarded, dormant plants from 6-lnch pots, $30 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa. dormant plants. 6-lnch pots, $25 per lOii; 10-luch tubs, $1 each; 12-lnch tubs, $2.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ New FRENCH HYDRANGEAS: Avalanche. Bouipiet Rose, E, G. Hill. Gen. de Vibray. La Lorraine. Moussellne. Mile. Bene Galllard. Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. de Moulliere, Radiant. Souv. de Mme. Chautard. 2M-lnch pots, dozen, 6ilc: hundred. $4; 3-lnch pots, dozen. $1; hun- dred. $6. Our cntalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers In the World. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. Hydrangeas, pot-grown. French sorts, I4 Lorraine, Mme. E. Moulliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar. Mme. Gulllard. Mme. Cbantard. 5-ln., $25 per 100. Otaksa, ein., 4 to 6 shoots. $25 per 100; 8-ln., 6 to 8 shoots. $5D per loO. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-ln.. 3-4 leads, $3 per doz.; 9 and lO-lnch, 75c and $1 each. French Varieties, pink, white, blue, mixed. 5-ln., $2.40 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, 8 and 7-lnch pot-grown strong plants, 40c and 50c each. Ernest Rober, Wllmette^lll. | HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 3 In. pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Raplda, Mich. n^iES. English Ivy from field, 20 to 30 Inches, $3; from pots. 80 to 40 Inches, $6 pet 100. CBA8. FROST, Kenllworth, N. J. if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 102 The American Florist. Jan. JO, iTy. English, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; $24 per 1.000; 4-in. bushy plants, $10 .ind $12 per loO. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Buckingham riace. Chicago. English Ivy. 20c to 35c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. IBISES. IBIS GEUMANICA, Natural Divisions. Per Per 101) 1.0110 Florentine.- white $2.50 $20.00 Honorabilis, yellow and brown.... 2.00 17.50 Wa'lHiue t'liereiiu, white and lavender S.uO 25.00 Polliila nalmatica. llf-'Ut blue 10.00 90.00 Pnrpie Prince, darls blue 2.00 17.50 Queen of May, pinii 3.00 25.0U IRIS JAPANESE, natural divisions. Six leading sorts InclndiDS wliite. violet. blue, etc., dozen. 75c; hundred. $G: thousand, $50. Our catalog of everytlilng you need mailed on appliiation. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SFRlXGFlEl.D. OniO. IiILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Waudsbek, nr. Ilamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI.. New York. ^ Lily of the valley pips, per 1.000 from $12 to $16. Chas. Scbwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 W. Broadwa.v. New Yoi'k. . Lily of the valley, extra Bne (lualHy. New crop. Danish and German. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St.. New YMi-k. From Storage. WAR reduces cost of valley pips. New im- ports now ready. Bruns* Celebrated Chicago Market, best valley in existence, $14 per l.OlO; $7.50 per 500; $4 per 2.50; $1.75 per 100. Cold Storage Valley for February and March. $18 per 1,000; $9.'50 per 5ii0; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns. 3032 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lilv of the valley, cold storage, $1.C0 per 100; $15 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. ^ LEMONS. PONDEROSA LEMON— 2y-inch pots, dozen. 75c; hundred, $5; thousand. $45. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. MANETTL Maoettl. on hand. Best English stocks, grafting size, 3-5 m/m, not "as they run", but RE-GRADED HERE, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.50 the thousand, while they last. J.4CKS0N & PEll- Kl.NS CO.. Newark, New York. MOSS. ' SPHAGNUM MOSS. GOOD CLEAN STOCK. Per bale, $1.00. 10 bales, $9.00 WILLIAM MDRPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 MAIN ST. CINCINNATI. O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. E. TURBAT & CO., Nurserymen, ORLEANS, France, grow all outdoor Nurseries stocks; FRUIT, Ornamental and Forest, Wholesale list OP demand. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. ORCHTP8. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- wtabllshed. Lager &. Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Cocoa Weddelliana. 2-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. III. Phoenix Canarlensls, fine large plants, $7.50 to 135 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. PALMS. ARECA LUTESCENS: 2 in., at $1.20 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 3-in.. at $2.0J per doz. 4-in., at $3.00 per doz. G-in., 18 to 24 in. high, at 75c; $9.00 per doz. COCOS WEIIDELI.IANA: 3-in., at $2.."i0 per doz. 2-in., at 4.1.75 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-in., 4 8-in. $1.50 $12,110 3-in., 4-5 8-10-in. 2.ii0 15.00 4-in., 4-5 12-14-ln. 4.50 35.00 5-in., 5-6 15-18-in. 6.00 50.00 7-ln., 6-7 30-32in. $ 2.50 8-in., 6-7 48in. 7.00 8-in. tubs, 0-7 00-in. lO.iiO 9-in. tubs, 7-8 72-in. 13.00 KENTIA FORSTEIUANA. Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-in., 4 8-in. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln., 4-5 8-10 in. 2.ni) 15.00 4-in., 4-5 1416-in. 4.50 35.00 5-in. 5-6 16 18-in. $ 0.50 6.00 5-in., extra strong .75 9.00 Gin., 5-6 18-24-ln. 1.00 7-in., G-7 3G-40-in. 2.25 to 2.50 7-in.. 6-7 44-48-in. 4.00 8-in., 6-7 60-G4-in. 8.50 8-in., 6-7 G4-G8-in. O.iiO 9-in., 6-7 72 in. 11.00 9-in., 7-8 80-84-in. 12.00 9-in., 7-8 84-88 in. 15.00 KENTIA. MADE UP. BELMOREANA, 6-in., 3-4 in a pot. at 50c and 75c each. FORSTERIANA: 7-in.. 24-30 in. high, at $2.00 and $2.50 each. 8-ln. tubs, SO-in. high, at $4.00 each. 9-in. tubs, 40-in. high, at $5.00 each. 9-in. tubs, 48-in. high, at $7.50 each. 9-in. tubs, 52-56 in. high, at $!).0n each. 9-in. tubs, 66-70-in. high, at $12.00 each. 9-in. tubs. 72-80-in. high, at $15.00 each. 6-in., 3-4 in a pot, 20-24 in., high, at $1.25; $15.00 per doz. 6-in.. 3-4 in a pot, stronger, at $1.50; $18.00 per doz. 7-in.. 3-4 in a pot. at $2.50 each. LATANIA BORBONICA: 2-in., at $5.00 per 100. 3-in., at $10.00 per 1(10. 4.in.. made up. at 25c; $3.00 per doz. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS: 7-in.. 24 in. high, at .$1.50. 8-ln., 30 in. high, at $2.50. 9-in., 48-50 in. high, at $6.00, $7.00. 9-in., 60-64 in. high, at $12.no. Extra large, 7 feet and more, at $40.00. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. 3-inch. $2 per doz.. $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 $0.35 6-inch- pots. 6 to 7. 24 1.00 0-inch pots. 6 to 7, 28, to 30 l.S'l- 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, - 40 to 42 3.00 8-inch tubs. 6 to 7. 40 3..50 5 inch tubs. 6 to 7, 42 to 44 4.00 8-inch-tubs. 6 to 7. 45 to 48 5.00 9-inch tubs. 6 to 7. 58 to 64 7.50 Specimens, $20.00 to $40.00. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. 3-inch pots. $2 per doz.. $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-ineh pots. 5 to G. 18 to 20 $i].35 6-inch pots, 5 to 6. 28 to 30 1.00 6 inch pots. 5 to 6, 34 to 36 l.-W 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7. 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.0:) 10-inch tubs. 6 to 7. 5 to 514 ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs. 6 to 7. 6 to CVa ft. 10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots. 3 plants in a pot. 28 ...$1.50 7-inch pots. 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 38... 2.50 7-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 40... 3.00 S-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 44... 3.50 8-Inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub. 48 to 54... 5.00 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 52 to 50... 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 5 ft. high. 8.00 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5% ft. 10.00 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high. 12.00 Very strong specimens. 15-inch tubs. 7 plants, $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. 6-lnch pots. 3 plants in a pot, 24 $1.25 7-lnch pots, 3 plants in a pot. 38 to 40 3.60 Specimens very heavy. $10 to $12. ARECA LUTESCENS. 6 Inch pots. 3 plants in pot $1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in pot l.BO PHOENIX ROEBELENII. 4-lnch. nicely characterized $0.50 7-lnch, 22 inches high. 30 to 32 2.00 7-Inch, 28 inches high. 34 to 30 2.50 g-lncb tubs, tine specimens 3.50 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentia Porsteriana, 6-ln., 5-6 leaves, 30-32 Ins., $1.50 each; $17 per dos.; 7-in., 6-7 leaves. 36-40 Ins.. $3.25 earh; 10- Inch, 6-7 leaves, 6" Ins., $8 each. Made-up I>lants: 7-ln.. 3 plants, 28-3" Ins., $2..50 each; $27.50 per doz.; 7-In., 3 plants, 30 34 Ins., f3 each; $:<2.50 per doz.; S-lu., 3-4 plants, , Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore. Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Sliver, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^5- The American Florist. 103 ROSES. Florists snrt nurserymen should place orders now to be delivered iit any tiuie you may des- Ignnte for G. & R. QUALITY UOSKS. We sell mllliona of them each yi-ar. none better, none so good. Send for list of standard and new varieties and prices. Our catalog of everything mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & KEESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers In the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Roses, rooted cuttings: Richmond, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. I'inh Klllurliey. Wlilte KlI- larney, Mrs. Siiuwyer, Mrs. Ward, Sunburst, $3 per 100; $22.50 per l.OuO. Rose piauts, 2%- Inch: Ricbuiond. $3 |ier 100; $25 per l.OnO. Klllarney. White Killariiey, Mrs. Sliawyer, Sun- burst, Ward, Maryland, Milady, $4 |ier liiO; $35 per 1,000. Peter Ueluhere, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Rooted ROSE CUTTINGS. Pink Klllarney. $2.50 per HO: $20 per l.iiOO. White Klllarney, $2.50 iper 100; $20 Tier 1,000. Richmond, $2.50 per IDO; $20 per 1.000. Sunburst. $3 |ier 100; $25 per I.UOO. Extra fine stocii ready now. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEORGE REINBERG, 102 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. Rose Mrs. Charles Russell, grafted and own root. We also offer Milady, Shiiwyer, Ward, Taft. d'Areulierg, Richmond, Iladley, the KlI- larneys. Write for prices. Weiland & Rlsch, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Extra fine rooted Rose Cuttings, $3 per ino; $2.'5 iier 1,00(1; 5U0 at l,OiK) rate; Immediate delivery: Milndy, White Killarney. My Mary- land, rink Klllarney. Order now. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 730 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Roses, 2V1-Inch pots. Ophelia. $15 per 100; $120 Tier 1.000. Francis Scott Key, $15 per UK); $120 per 1.000. Prince E. C. d"Arenherg. $12 per 100; $00 i.er l.OuO. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, New York. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. E. TDRBAT & CO., Orleans, France. Enor- mous stock of Rose Trees, old and new varie- ties. Wholesale list on demand. Roses, all the leading varieties. For prices see ailvertlsenient elsewhere In this Issue. Taughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rose Hoosier Beauty, Own root. $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Grafts. $35 per lOii; $300 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette. Ind. ROSES. Mv Maryland and Pink Klllarney, 3-ln.. $5 per ino. Kaiserin, 4-ln.. $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, l-yr., 214-ln.. 2-yr., 4-In. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, Pansy: Vanghan's International mix- ture, $10 per oz.; $2.50 per M oz.; $1.50 per % oz. ; trade packet, 5nc. Giant mixture. $4 per oz. ; |1 per ^ oz. ; GOc per H oz. ; trade packet, 2.10. Early fiowering giant pansies, white, yellow, llglit blue, dark blue, mlied, trade packet 500 seeds. C5c: ya oz., $2.50. As- paragus Plumosus, per lOO seerls, 50c; 250 seeds. $1: 1.000 seeds, $3.50; 5.000 seeds, to 10.000. $3.25 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cueumhers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Sttuasb. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers. Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint end DcDt corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, natural grass, grass seed mixtures for meadows and lawns. Clover, agricultural and forest tree seeds. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, or Loewlth. Larsen & Co., agents, 150 Nassau St.. New York. Seeds, new Pacific Beauty aster, y^ oz.. $1; y, oi.. $2; % oz.. $4; oz., $8. Herbert & Flelshaner. Aster Specialists. McMlnnvlUe Ore- gon. Seeds, beet, sweet com, garden beans, onion sets and seed potatoes. S. D. Woodruff & Bods. 82 Dey St., New York. Flower seeds for early sowing. Complete list for the asking. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. PANSY SEED— MILE HIGH STR.4TN. We claim that this strain is not excelled as a florist's mixture by any strain oITered any- where. Trade packets, $1; ounce, $10, TUB PARK FLORAL CO., DENVER, COLO. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- lou)ie, watei'uieluns, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and held corn. J. C. Robiusun Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas; Silencers, grandlfiora, etc. Asters and flower seeds In general. Tomato, lima and pole beams. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeils, novelties in flowers and vegetables. Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc.. 125 Chamber ol Commerce Dhlg.. Boston, Mass. Seeds, beet, carrot, jiarsnip, radish and gar- den peas. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York and Orange, Conn. Seeds, contract grower, pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar F. Tlurn*. Swedosboro. N. J. Seeds, Siieciaiists: Pepper, egg iilant, tomato, vine seeds and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Sou. contract seed growers. Fedrlcktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, s<]uash, watermelon, radish. sweet corn. S. M. Isliell & Co., Jackson, MIcb. PANSY SEED — Giant strain, new crop, $4 per oimce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER. WII.METTE. ILL. Seed, garden, vegetalile and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langjturt, Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for tlie tratle, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, MIcb. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bnlglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucnlvptns and acacia. Brunninga, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne. Australia. Seeds, winter Si>encer stveet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lomjioc. Calif. Seed, pansy, giant flowering, $4 per oz. Joe. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, tomato seed onr specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co.. Sioux City, Iowa. Seeds. Arthur T. Doddlngton, New York. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day. 1- Inoh and 21nch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1 OOO. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. SMIL AX. Smilax. 2V,lnch, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Silver Pink, 4-ln., $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 739 Bucklngliam Place. Chicago. SPIREAS. Splrea Gladstone, strong clumi)3. $1.50 per doz. Peach Blossom, $2 i>er doz. The Geo. Witthold Co.. 7,39 Buckingham Place, Chicago. STRA^\^iERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore. Brandy- wine. Early Ozark. Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- milage, Ilimdred Dollar, McKinley, Montiiig Star, Myrtle Murrell, Sliver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S., King Edward. Wm. Belt. $2 per 100; $16 per l.noo. Chesapeake, Fendall. Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per I,0"0. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive. Buperbi, $2..'i0 per 100; $20 per l.OuO. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery. Little Silver, N. J. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescnntla Zebrlna, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-In., $0 per lOi); 4-In., $8 per Inc. Allio-striata, 2-ln., $4 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Vlnca Varlegata, 3%inch, $6.50 per 100: $60 per 1.0hlne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Nicotine. The GrasselU Chemical Co., CleTe- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis. New York. Cin- cinnati, St. Paul. Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago. Milwaukee, New Orleans. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co.. Richmond, Ind. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed flrms. Manufactured by Clay & Son. Stratford. London. England. NIKOTEEN. Nlkoteen. 30% strength for spraying. Nlco- tlne Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet. per 11)0, 85c; 500. $3; $6..')0 per l.friO. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c: per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. ChlMgo. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards, offlce rnllings, and all fancy works, lamp thade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio, Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mada Bros., 1003 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 104 The American Florist. Tan. JO, Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry Columbus, Ohio. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaden. Laree stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTBID6E & CO. CHICAGO. UUNOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Plass. The annual meeting of the Massa- chusetts Fruit Growers' Association was held January 13-14, President Fred C. Sears in the chair. The meeting was well attended, and interesting ad- dresses and lectures were a feature. H. F. Littlefield has given up his branch store at 409 Main street, and is now conducting all his business at his main store, 554 Main street. Henry F. Midgley is cutting some exceptionally good carnations from plants carried over two and three years. A. A. Phelps has built a greenhouse 30x150 feet in Northboro, Mass., in which he intends to grow roses. M. "W. R. Oklahoma City, Okla.— Lon Foster, of Furrow & Co.. in reporting on the 1014 holiday trade, states that while their new store was not opened until September 1, the trade was from 35 to 50 per cent better than was antlcl- pafpd. and had It not been for the ex- tremely cold weather of December 24- iJ'i, ihe grand total of the sales would have been increased at least $500. Prices were higher than for the 1913 corresponding period, but quality was better. There was an increased demand for flowering plants, and bas- ket arrangements, ranging In price from .$.'?.,')0 to $7.50, sold well. They are planning for a splendid Easter business. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST GO., 440 S. Dearborn St. ClllCagO Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists aod Home-makers, taaffbt by Prof. CraJK and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Proeressive Florists recognize the growine importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - dale methods and practice BSAL. are in demand for the best positions. A knowledsre of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 2S0-pat:e Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dect. A. F., Springfleld. Mass. PROF. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For (all particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Siebert'a Zlne Glasina Pointa. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. H and Ji inch. Perlb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-1 bs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago New York PRINTING Letterbeads Envelopes, Billheads, Statements. Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. fiorham & Ghapiine Printery 542 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Oape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 Enf 34tli St.. NEW TORK Mention the Amtrioan FlorUt when writing Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks of the world's largest Building Material Department. Reap the benefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittings, glass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Specimen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Chicago. XJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar, size 13/8x2^2 lOOrunningft J 2.85 XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sasb Bar, size 154x2^7. lOOrunningft 2.80 XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- houses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000 ft..bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44— No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rough or 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. mens 27.00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash. tH-in. x3 ft. x6ft.. without glass. 12 or more, each W XJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied-in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use: lengths from 50 to 200 ft,; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; per roll $1.90 to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-hand Heating Boilers in any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANY. Owners Chicago House Wreddng Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing A STB C A r'eenhoaseqiann^ USE IT HOWL CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW VORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured bT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing I9I5- The American Florist. 105 TRADE DIRECTORY Price $3,00 Postpaid. ? T ready HE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- pany's Trade Directory for 1 9 14, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now for distribution. It contains 552 pages. including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mation. Published by the American Florist Co. .440 S. Deartorn St., Chicago, III., U. S. i' k Contains 55:1 Pages. 106 The American Florist. Jan, JO, Established 1765 FOR ••F»OT I-rUOIt" USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS rOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. New York. N.Y. 1000 Ready Packed Crates standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price per 456 4H-in., crate, $5.24 320 5 '• 4.51 210 5H •■ 378 144 6 ■■ 3.16 120 7 ■• 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 Can be shipped at an tioor's ootice. crate: 2000 IH-ln.. crate, $6.00 1S00 2 " 4.88 1500 2H 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 10003 5.00 800 3H 5.80 500 4 4.50 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, ^5Ew''K«g» Angnit Rolker fi Sons, 61 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: LongDistaDce and Export trade. The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for them, Samples free, E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM, MASS. SYRACUSE RED POTS Prompt Service Reliable Goods. Special discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY, C. Breitschwenh, Prop. Snccessor to Syracuse Pottery Co.. SYRACUSE, - N.Y. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS aod AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BAL8LEY, Detroit. Micsh. Rep. 490 Howard St. Uention the American Florist when writing RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. .Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They are attractive io desiirn, stroQK and durable suit able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which riTes them a lastiog quality. We manufacture Tarious styles and sizes. Writs for prices. WHMor Pwlt OoBMrratorie*. Sidney. Ohto Uention the American Floriat when writing RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the Icind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring lull count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? , , , , , , We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSS Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Cedar Plant Tubs n 0. Diam. Ea. D02. 100 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14 00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. ,45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 Sin. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, SmJs. piams. Baibs and Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof,, CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don't Break, ^, . ._ j .^ ^ j n ■ u Cost Little. Snippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. S/zeWHlLLDIN FOltERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices 2414-2622 HemdOB St., CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 3B34-3«-3S N. Leavltt St.. CHICAGO n Buy Your Pots Here The Best Pot The Best Price Properly Packed No Breakage Send for Price List C. C. Pollworth Co., 7= J9I5- The American Florist. 107 LIQUID =« 40% Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 Hlb. can 50 Bli NICO-FUME }\ PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Y'oxxr* IDe^lor* lno^es those I^i^ioos Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LouisviUe, Ky. The Aphini Manufacturing Company Caterers to Florists and Gardeners The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for dreeo. black, white fly, red spider, tbrips, mealy bug and soft scale. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew. carnation and chrysanthemum rust. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut. eel, wire and angle vorms. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scOe on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. "40% NICOTINE" A free nicotine, 40% strength, for spraying and vaporizing. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigatini; and vaporizing:. If you cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. GbO. a. BURNISTON. M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. Mention the American Florist when \Driting NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYOHK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES NIKOTfiEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing Always mention The American Florist when writing. : : : —CLAY'S— FERTILIZER WILL FEED YOUR PLANTS And Your BANK BALANCE At the Same Time. IT IS SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL. Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers Fof GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue, aSfwaTe? 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS. : We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT Ca Manufacturers, CLEVELAND. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wboleule Seedsmen, Floriitt and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sanspl* doien by mail, $1.25. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la. TO USE lAANQKES Dry, clean, convenient highly concentrated. Sheep or Cattle MANURES Pulverized or Shredded Each kind separate and pure. The best for all greenhouse, field and landscape uses. Ask jour supply man for ThePulverizedMannreCo. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Meyition the American Florist when writing WITH THIS ••RED DEVIL** BalUiead Glass Cutter, yoa can cut any kind of ? last for your greeohouse. Its just one of 4& "Red Devil" glass cutters we make and good hardware dealers sell. If you are not using "Red Devil" glass cutters in your greenhouse, you want to begin Now. Send us Fivo 2c stamps for One only sample. A sample will demon- strate glass cutting facts. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 170€hanibers St., New York. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. M0NIN6ER COMPANY, CHICAGO nNClNNATI NEW Y0« 902BlacUuwk Union Cenlnl Lile Bid;. HirbridgeBUt American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 liours per day. 108 The American Florist. Jan. JO, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... Ill Allen J K 77 Alpha Floral Co.... 79 American Spawn Co 91 AmliPBECCo 73 Anderson S A T) Angermueller G H. 74 Aphine Mfg Co 107 Archias Floral Co.. 84 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 78 .Ischmann Godfrey. 92 Atlanta Floral Co... 82 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 77 Barnard W W Co.. 87 Rassett&Washburn fi8 Baumer Aug R 1') Uaur Window Glass Co IV Bauscherjohn 85 Beaven E A 78 Begerow's 82 BergerBros 7d Berninsr H G 74 Blackistone Z D... 83 Boddineton AT.... 88 Bodeer ] &Son8 Co 88 BolandJBCo 79 BolKiano]&Son«... 87 Braug Ross 79 Bramley & Son 84 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 86 Breitmeyer's JSons. 82 Brown A J Seed Co. 86 Brown Bros & Co.. 84 Bruns H N 87 Brunnings 88 Bryan AlonzoJ 97 Buchbinder Bros... 78 Buckbee H w 8« BudlonEjA68 70 7172 73 Buroee W A & Co.. 89 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 78 California Florists.. 84 Camp Conduit Co . 107 Chicago Carn Co.. I 97 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 73 Chicago House Wrecking Co 104 Clark E B Seed Co. 87 Clarke's Sons D 83 Clay &Son 107 Cleveland Cnt Flower Co 83 Coles WW 94 Conard & Jones Co. 9il Cooke Geo H 79 Cottage Gardens Co 98 Cowee W J I(i4 Coy H C Seed Co... 88 Craig Robt Co 9i Critchell C E 75 Cunningham Jos H. 94 DardsChas 82 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 90 Denton Floral Co.. 84 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 106 Dietsch A & Co. IV 81 Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F&Sons Co 93 DreerHA.II III 95 106 Duerr Chas A 84 Duluth Floral Co... 84 DunlopJohnH 83 Eadie las Co 8? Eagle Wire Works. IV Edwards Fold Box. If8 Emmans Geo M..,. 95 F.rne & Klinifel 7? Evans Co The J A.. 1(8 Eyres H G 83 Fischer Alfred C .. 77 Fish Henry Seed Co 88 Fisher Peter 97 Flower Growers Corporation 73 Florists' Hail Assn. 104 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 77 Ford William P.... 76 Frank Floral Co.... 72 Franzen F 0 96 Freeman Mrs J B... 84 FreyCH 84 Frey & Frey 83 Friedman 79 Froment H E 77 Furrow & Co 84 Ualvin Thos F 83 Garland Mfg Co.... 108 Gasser J M Co 83 Giblin & Co 107 Gorham & Chapline 104 Graham A & Son... 79 Grand Kapids Floral Co 84 Grasselli Chemical Co 107 GudeBros 82 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 77 Hardesty & Co 79 Harley Pottery Co.. 106 Hart George B 77 Haven Seed Co The 88 Heacock Jos Co 96 Heinl John G & Son 84 Henderson A&Co... I Henderson Lewis .. 84 Herbert & Fieishauer 64 Herr Albert M 96 Herrmann A 104 Hess & Swoboda... 82 Hews A H &Co.... 106 Hilfinger Bros 106 Hill D Nursery Co.. 90 Hoerber Bros 73 HoBmeisterFlo Co. 75 Hollywood Gardens 79 Holm & Olson 82 Holton & Hunkel Co 74 Home Cor School... 104 Horticultural Adv.. 94 HurffEdgarF 88 Ickes-BraunMillCo 111 Igoe Bros 108 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 108 Isbell S M & Co... 88 lackson& Perkins.. 90 Johnston & Co T J.. 79 tones Percy 7o Joy Floral Co 84 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons. 106 RellerSons J B 84 Kellogg Geo M 83 Kelway & Son 88 Kennicott Bros Co. 69 Ky Tobacco Pro Co 107 Kervan Co The 77 Kessler Wm 77 Kimberlin Seed Co. 87 King Construct Co, III Kohr A F 106 Komada Bros 108 Kramer IN &Son.. 107 Kroeschell BrosCo. 80 Kruchten John 73 Kuehn C A 74 KuhlGeo A 97 Kyle&Foerster.... 73 LaCrosse Floral Co. 82 Lager & Hurrell ... 96 Landreth Seed Co.. 88 LangFlo&NurCo. 84 Lange A 79 LeboriusJJ 83 Leedle Floral Co... 93 Leonard Seed Co... 87 Lockland Lum Co.. Ill Loechner & Co 87 LovettJT 90 McCallum Co 75 McConnell Alex.... 79 McCray RefrigCo.. 7S McDonald Fou'dry. 104 McHutch'son & Co, 88 McNetf-Swenson Co 78 Mann Otto 87 Matthews the Flo'st 79 MatthewsonJ E 82 May&CoLL 82 Meconi Paul 77 Memphis Flo Shop. 84 Metairie Ridge Nurs 79 Mette Henr- 92 Michaud F H 90 Moninger J C Co 107 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 76 Moore. Hentz & Nash 76 Morehead Mfg Co... Ill SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are poBUlvel; the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glaBB. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and h. 40c per lb., by mail I6c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 Ibi. for S5.00, by express For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLIMENTS, rioritts. SSae Penn Ave., near Utrtbland. PlttsbDrgn.Pa. Murray Samuel 82 Myers Florist 81 Nat Flo B of Trade. 10-1 Nelson Hugh H.... 77 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 77 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 107 Niessen Leo Co 75 Oechslin F 81 Ostertag Bros 83 Palez Paul M 84 Palmer W J & Son . 82 Park Floral Co 82 Peacock Dahlia Farms 96 PedrickG R&Son. S8 Peirce E Allan 106 Peters & Reed Poty 106 Phillips Bros 84 Pierce FO Co 104 Pierson A N (Inc).. 93 Pierson F R C0..I 95 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 86 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 84 Pillsbury 1 L 108 Podesta&Baldocchi 83 Poeblmann Bros Cn 66 67 PoUworth C C Co I 74 83 ir6 Portland Flo Store. 83 Pulverized Manure Co 107 Raedlein Basket Co 72 Randall A L Co.... 73 Randolph & Mc- Clements 79 108 Rawlings Elmer.,,. 95 Ready Reference... 99 Reed & Keller 108 Regan Ptg House... 104 Reid Edw 75 Reinberg Geo.... 73 97 Reinberir Peter. .69 96 Reuter&Son SJ.;8 79 Rice Bros 74 Rice Co. M 77 Robinson J C Seed Co 88 RockWmLFlwrCo 84 RoemerFred'k 88 Rohnert Waldo 88 Rolker Aug & Sons. 90 Routzahn Seed Co . 88 RuschG&Co 74 Rye George 84 SchilderBros 88 Schiller, the Florist. 84 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son, 108 SchlingMax 82 Schmidt J C , 95 Schwake Chas & Co 76 SeftonMfgCo 78 Sharp Partridge & Co 104 Sheridan Walter F. 77 Siebrecht George C 77 -'immons & Son 84 Sinner B os 64 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 88 Situation & Wants.. 63 SkidelskvSS&Co... 87 Small J H&Sons... 79 Smith A W &Co.., 83 *mithED&Co 98 Smith & Fetters Co 79 Smith & Hemenway 107 Smith Henry 84 Smith Wro C Flo Co 74 Smith W&T Co.., I SnyderFR 77 South Park Flo'l Co II Storrs & Harrison 94 98 StumppGEM 83 Superior Machine & Boiler Works., Ill Syracuse Pot'rv Co. 106 Tampa Floral Co .. 93 Thompson J D Carnation Co 94 rhorburn J M & Co 87 TottyChasH 98 Traendly&Schenck 77 United Cut Flwr Co 77 Vaughan A L & Co. 71 Vaughan's Seed Store I 85 91 94 104 106 Vick's Sons James.. 88 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I 64 Warnaar&Co 93 Wagner Park Cons. II16 Waite F W 108 Walker F Co 79 Wallace F D IV Weber FH 82 Weiland M 84 Weiland& Risch,,, 96 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 87 Wbilldin Pottery Co 106 Whitted Floral Co.. 79 Wietor Bros 70 73 WillensConsCo... Ill Windier Wholesale Floral Co 74 Wittbold GC0...65 79 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 84 Wood Bros 96 Woodruff Geo S.... 93 Woodruff&SonsSD 88 Yokohama Nurs Co SS Young A L&Co... 77 Young John 76 Young & Nugent... 79 7ech & Mann 73 Ziska Jos 73 Zvolanek Anton C 87 KOMADA BROTflERS Florists' Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St., Pliiladelpliia. Pa. Garland Cast Iron Gutter Will not rust out. and is guranteed to give satisfactJOD in every way. We Furnish Everything for the Greenhonse Write for prices and estimates. Do it now. GARLAND MANUFACTURING CO:. Des Plaints, III. -*-Inola. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per toot. Kew and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes, Tell Us Your Wants, ILUNOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S, Jefierson Street CHICAGO, ILL. REED & KELLER, 1Z2 W 26tb St.. NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Desltins, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. 4 * J Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersastfae Best support on market Pat. July 27, "97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ShipmcDt GiuniilMj IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. T, ■i / \ l» CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ / k 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ^ main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point In the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK Noloasityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES S^c per inOO; ^000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE » Son, AFTER 422 Main St„ Sprin^leld, Mais. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Stapli We find it very latisfac lory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesborg, Dl. SUPREME SKKSB CARNATION STAPLES 35c ''-'-^- 1000 3000 for * 1 (\g\ Postpaid «pl«WU For Repairing Split Carnations. Samples Free. F.W, WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfielil, Mast. Change of Name -OF- Qualter City Macliine Go. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. BmBrica is "ths Prow af the UessBl; tbsre may be mnre comfort RmidsMps, but we are the Brst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. FEBRUARY 6, 1915. No. 1392 IhE American Florist Established 1885. Oepyrirbt. 1914. by American Florist Companr Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at tbe Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Ctilcago. Lon^ Distance Pbone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Sabscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a rear: Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries ■D Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc.. AmericanFloristCo..440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President: Dan MacKorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Voung, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, BuHalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif. August 17-19. 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis. Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framing- bam, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eigbtb St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston, Mass, March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn., President: Robt. Pvle, West- Grove, Pa.. Vice-President. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R. I., July 8-9. 1915. L. L. Morse San Francisco, Calif., President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Fourteenth street. New York. Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleve- 0„ November. 1915. Wm. Rleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.. President: C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, San Francisco, Calif., 1915. GusTAVE X. Amrhyn. New Haven, Conn., President: Roland Coterill. Seattle, Wash., Socretary-Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Genistas. The plants of genistas should now be making their blooming growth and no further pinching will be necessary except in the case of long, strong growths which sometimes brealc from the stem and thereby spoil the sym- metry of the plant, and these should be cut baclc as soon as they grow be- yond the other flowering shorts. They can now be bloomed in succession by moving some into a warmer house, but those that are wanted at Easter are still better left in a cool house, one with a temperature of 45 degrees being the one that will produce the best re- sults. These plants are never partial to great heat, reveling in a cool atmos- phere, and often when taken into the warm living rooms where the air is extremely dry will soon drop their leaves. Those that are being grown to certain shapes, such as the balls, pyra- mids or baskets, will doubtless require some pinching back yet, but this should be done with great care or the flowering buds will be removed. A close examination of the tip of the shoot will clearly show whether the buds are forming and when this oc- curs all pinching must be immediately stopped. Any blind wood or extra strong growths that are cut out may be made into cuttings and young stock obtained. These will root much bet- ter in a cool propagating bench than in one where the bottom heat is con- fined. When the plants are full of bloom they will require heavy water- ing, and do not place them in a dry warm location for any great length of time. Pelargfonlums. While all the plants so well known as geraniums are pelargoniums, yet It is the show or fancy type called by many Lady Washington geraniums that are generally known under this name. The plants that are wanted in bloom in April and May will now be in their blooming pots and beginning to show their blooming growths, but for June and July flowering the plants should now be shifted to the blooming pots, five or six-inch as the plants may require, except with large specimens, of which few are now seen. They like a turfy, coarse loam, to which may be added one-fourth well rotted manure, and if the soil is heavy a liberal amount of sharp sand to keep it open, and the plants should be potted very firmly. A cool, well-ventilated house should be selected for growing them, and until the days grow warmer and brighter they should be watered spar- ingly. In early spring, when they are well covered with foliage and the blooming shoots begin to grow, more water will be needed. A little stopping may be necessary if the plants send forth strong, long growths, to make the plant shapely, but care and judgment should be used in this operation, which should cease upon the appearance of the bud shoots, which are easily dis- tinguished by the different manner of growth. Do not attempt to take any cuttings at this time, for after the plants are through blooming is the best time for propagation, and any cuttings taken now are pretty sure to rob the plants of the bloom. These plants are very subject to attacks of both red spider and green fly, and should be fumigated or sprayed regu- larly. As the extremely hot, dry days of summer approach a slight shade will be found very beneficial to both the plant and flowers. Antirrhinums. The grower of antirrhinums has an opportunity now to select the best plants from which to propagate the stock for another year, as the plants are now producing fine spikes and It is possible to select the best types. Those that have fine large flowers set closely together on the stem, and yet not close enough to crowd, are to be preferred. The earliness of blooming is another matter to take into consideration. It will be found in raising these plants from seed that there is a great differ- ence in their time of blooming, and for winter flowering the earliest that there are of good type should be chosen. There are plenty of good cuttings to be obtained now for the laterals which grow from the axil of each leaf make the best cuttings and the flower is en- larged by their removal. Plants that 110 The American Florist. Feb. 6, are in bloom will be benefited greatly from now on by feeding either with liquid manure or a strong mulch, and the next growth thinned to eight or ten shoots, which will insure a much better crop for spring cutting than to allow all the small shoots to grow. Keep the plants tied erect all the time, for it takes but a few hours' sun to draw the tip up from a stem that leans away from the center, with the result that a crooked stem is formed, which greatly impairs its appearance. These spikes of bloom should be handled very carefully, especially the long sprays, for they are very brittle and break easily. It is better not to cut too many' at once. When cuttmg hold them with the heads hanging down, and when there are as many as can be easily held in the hand cut, take them at once to the flower room, trim off all surplus growth and tie the stems a dozen in a bunch, then loosely tie str'-igs around the center and toward thi. top of the bunch, and place the stems in a deep jar of water. This prevents crooked stems, so often seen, for the plant continues its growth after being cut, and if allowed to hang away from the jar the blooms grow crooked. Verbenas. The verbena makes a very satisfac- tory bedding plant if properly grown, but the thin, spindly plants produced from late grown seed and planted in flats and baskets as closely together as is possible in order that they may be sold at a cheap price, seldom make any showing in the beds until very late in summer. The seeds should be sown early enough that the plants may be stopped and branched and grown in pots, and one plant so grown will make more showing during the season than half a dozen of the poor plants so freely offered at the spring sales. It is really better to buy the rooted cut- tings of selected varieties that are ad- vertised at this time than to sow seed after the middle of February. Seed sown up to this date, however, can be grown on to make fine plants. Care must be exercised in the germination of the seed, which is often blamed for the carelessness or lack of knowledge of the grower, for the seed damps off very easily when it germinates, being very sensitive to any change in tem- perature and moisture. Until they be- gin to make growth, the plants should be watched carefully, never allowed to become dry, or exposed to any draughts. Aster Lice. ED. AMERICAN FLOBIST : Nearly all my asters have been killed this year and they seem to have been destroyed by a sort of plant louse that covered the stem near the ground. Can you give me any idea as to how to combat this another year? Should the soil be treated with anything in the fall to prevent the reappearance of the lice another year? It may be that the eggs of the lice were brought in on the young plants that I brought t'rop- a garden near my house as that garuener had been having bad luck with his asters. J. E. B. Illinois. Root lice cause aster plants to have a sickly, wilted, stunted appearance. Upon pulling up the affected plants the roots will be found to be covered with bluish lice. A mulch of to- bacco stem.s, or tobacco dust, applied early In the season will prevent the attacks. Saturating the soil about the roots of the affected plants with freshly made tobacco water will de- stroy the lice. As root lice live over the winter in the soil it is not safe to plant asters the following year on land where the lice have appeared. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt, Philadelphia, Pa. Standing Cross With Wreath. Here is quite an elaborate piece of work. As shown in the illustration the lower portion of the cross appears rather light to support such a heavy wreath, but this no doubt is due to a trick of the camera, as the cross arm and above seem ample and in pro- portion to the wreath, which against the bronze galax must have stood out in strong contrast. The base, or foot, is generous and filled in keeping to the size of the design. Taken alto- gether, it must have been an elegant piece of work, and a credit to John C. Gracey, of Philadelphia, Pa., by whom it was designed. K. Openlnfi: a Store. The question is often asked, How much capital will it take to start a cut flower store? Could I get along on $500? Would it be possible to Cross on Base, Ivy Leaves and Wheat With Garland of Jasmine. present any kind of a front that might be called a bid for business on this investment, with no reserve to fall back upon? While this amount Is not large ana would be totally inadequate to finance a new venture on pretentious lines, designed to do a large business at the start, it is much more than many be- ginners have had, who have hustled and made good almost from the first. It is very much better for a man with limited capital who desires to open up a shop, to begin in a small way. Before he commits himself to the ven- ture, let him consider well and look at the subject from all sides. There are a number of flower stores in his city or neighborhood doing business with more or less success. Let him find out, if possible, why some forge ahead and others stand still or fall behind. Study well the locations, as much depends on the neighborhood from which the trade is to be drawn. LOCATION. There are many reasons why a busi- ness may not be successful and loca- tion is one of the most important; every other condition may be favora- ble, but it will take a long time to build up a trade in a poor location. If this is found to be all right, then perhaps the business is not properly managed. A full up-to-date stock is lacking, the outside appearance of the place looks unkempt, signs are not bright, windows need polishing, and but little appears to be displayed to make them attractive. This matter of window decoration Is nearly always an index to the prosperity of the business. If windows are more or less filled with bright, fresh stock, plants, flowers, and examples of artistic arrangement, the public is attracted, they stop and admire, make purchases or remember at some future date to do so. Go inside and have a talk with the managers of the various places. You learn every minute of your in- spection, you mentally note this or that point of failure or success, that is if you have had experience, and no man should risk his money in such a venture without it; better seek em- ployment with a good house for two or three years, and learn the business from the bottom up. With such a foundation many an important busi- ness structure has been built up from a very limited capital. A great many flower shops in the large cities, which are known to be prosperous and suc- cessful, are owned by men who began with only a basket in some crowded corner and finally rent or own the store in front of which they used to stand. THE KIND OF STORE. In selecting a shop it is well to favor one with a yard in the rear for a greenhouse. A small store is best, for the expense is lighter, it does not cost as much to furnish and a com- paratively small amount of stock makes the place appear full. It is changed so often that it is always fresh and salable, while in a large store the percentage of waste in the quantity necessary to fill it is much greater. A smaller ice box sufiBces, and this with its samples of staple flowers, is much more attractive than a large one half filled. After all, the secret of success lies in the person- ality of the proprietor. If in building up a trade he has enthusiasm, takes a pleasure in his work, is on the job all the time, studies his customers and their needs, is always ready cheer- fully to correct mistakes, he is almost sure to succeed. Business changes rapidly in these days of combination, and it is much easier to conduct a flower shop now than 15 or even 10 years ago. Flow- er growers used to carry around their stock and could not be found except at home or when they made their rounds early in the morning. Now with the large commission houses it is possible to get almost anything re- quired, the telephone and the swift- moving auto making it ofttimes a matter of minutes in the delivery of the stock. CREDITS. A new establishment should, if pos- sible, require cash or reference from its customers as a matter of course, or follow the custom of giving credits prevalent years ago. Book accounts with responsible people are a good as- set to any business; they constitute a good will, it being the rule generally to buy where there is a charge. Ac- counts with good people are generally paid before the 10th of the month. A bill rendered them being very objection- I9I5- The American Florist. ui able to prompt payers. Some things must be charged, but in many lines this promiscuous credit is being curtailed and cash or very short time is now ex- tended except to persons of known financial responsibility. All public utilities now demand cash, or even that payments shall be made in ad- vance. That this plan can be carried out in the cutflower business is seen in a number of instances where flow- ers, plants, decorations, in fact the entire products, are sold for cash only, and the business increases as the fame of the stores and their low prices be- come known. Ross, of Philadelphia, Pa,, has three such stores in the heart of the business districts of residential sections, and in each the business is increasing rapidly. There is no doubt that there are many openings in the large cities for these cash stores in which flowers bought in quantity lots are quickly sold at low prices, but which on ac- count of the quantity handled show a very good return. K. Abutllons for the Greenhouse. Despite their many desirable quali- ties, abutllons, generally speaking, do not appear to be as popular now as they were a generation ago. The mood for change has undoubtedly had a good deal to do with this, while on the other hand, the fact that many new varieties were raised in the early '80's led to renewed attention being paid to them at that period. Apart from the vast number of garden forms there are several distinct species, some of which are of high ornamental value. Prominent among these species is Abutilon Darwini, a sturdy-growing plant, with orange-red flowers that are veined with a deeper tint. This species has played an important part in the production of new varieties, the vari- ous reds and crimsons having ema- nated from it. A. insigne, sometimes known as A. igneum, is of a rambling habit, the branches being clothed with large heart-shaped leaves of a peculiar- ly rugose character. The drooping, bell-shaped flowers are much more widely expanded than the ordinary gar- den varieties; the color is rosy-red with blackish veinings. This species flowers, as a rule, during the autumn and early winter months. A. megapotamicum, also known as A. vexillarium, is an exceedingly rapid- you were when you moved out to your growing climber, possessing small, pointed leaves and a profusion of brightly-colored blossoms, that are borne throughout the greater part of the year. The petals are yellow, and the sepals dark red. There is also a variety of this with leaves finely mar- bled with golden-yellow. This is very popular, indeed it is more generally met with than the ordinary, green- leaved form. A. megapotamicum Is valuable as a wall, pillar, or roof plant for the conservatory or greenhouse, while the variegated-leaved variety is often bedded out during the summer months, and under the influence of bright sunshine both the leaves and flowers acquire an unusual richness of coloring. A. striatum is a very free-growing plant with large-lobed leaves and rich yellow flowers veined with bright red. It is well suited for growing as a pillar plant in a lofty structure. In A. vitl- folium we have a grand outdoor shrub for the milder parts of the West of England and similarly favorable spots, but it is not so much at home as a STANDING CROSS AND WREATH. greenhouse shrub. When in good con- dition it forms a large bush clothed with saucer-shaped flowers of a pleas- ing shade of porcelain-blue. The white variety of this species is also very de- sirable. Among the many garden forms there is a wide range in color varying 'from pure white to deep crimson through va- rious intermediate shades. A Boule de Niege, the oldest white-flowered vari- ety, whose origin seems to be unknown, was sent out forty years ago, and al- though there have been many whites distributed since then, it still remains one of the best of that hue. Another good white variety is named Driven Snow, while other desirable kinds are Anna Crozy, purple; Eureka, pink; Fu- ture Fame, crimson; Golden Fleece, yel- low, particularly fine; Jules Marty, or- ange; Rosseflorum, rose; Royal Scar- let, scarlet; Crepuscule, salmon-rose; Sanglant, bright crimson; and Gold Kaffir, deep orange. These garden varieties of abutilon may be treated in various ways. In the first place, if stopped two or three times during their earlier stages, and shifted into larger pots when necessary, they quickly form bushy specimens that will maintain a display of blossoms for a very long time in the greenhouse or conservatory. An important point to bear in mind is that they are gross feeders, therefore occasional doses of some stimulant are very necessary, and greatly assist the plants in the produc- tion of good blooms. Another way of growing abutllons is in standard form, as in this way the pendulous nature of the blossoms is seen to advantage. This remark also applies with oqual force when they are trained to ft roof, for which purpose the looser-growing kinds are well suited. As an instance of their beauty when grown in this way, reference may be made to a spec- imen of Golden Fleece in the green- house at Kew, which has for years been greatly admired. There is also quite a long list of abutllons with variegated foliage, among them being A. Darwini tessej- 112 The American Florist. Feb. 6. latum, with leaves that are tesselated with various shades of yellow and green; A. Savitzi, the foliage of which Is closely variegated with white; A. Souvenir du Bon, a stronger grower and less variegated than the preceding; A. Thomsoni, green leaves mottle gold; and A. Thomsoni flore plena, a double- flowered variety of the latter; A. nsevi- um marmoratum, leaves blotched with pale yellow; and for further varieties there are forms of A. megapotamicum and A. insigne having variegated fo- liage.— The Gardeners' Magazine. FLORISTS' FERNS. Fern Notes. During midwinter there is compara- tively little growth made by the major- ity of ferns, and consequently but lit- tle potting that may be done to advan- tage, for unless the roots of a plant are active it is not much use to repot. The holiday season uses up a great many ferns, either those in the larger sizes, or the small stock that is available for filling table ferneries and for baskets being among the plants that find a ready opening at this season. In the more expensive arrangements Adiantum Farleyense takes a promi- nent part, in some cases the whole plant being turned out of the pot and placed among other plants in a fancy basket, while great quantities are cut off and used for a setting for some elaborate cut flower arrangement. Of course this means considerable outlay on the part of the retailer, for Farley- ense in five or six-inch pots count up quite rapidly on the bill, but the re- sults fully justify this form of extrava- gance. But these plants have to be prepared in advance of the season, for Farleyense cannot be pushed up in a few weeks, the plants in six-inch pots having been grown from small stock of the preceding spring. It is now quite generally understood that this adian- tum rarely produces spores, and as a matter of fact, the writer has never seen seedling plants of this fern, though having seen the spores occa- sionally in an experience of forty years. On this account, the division of the crowns is the method of increase in general use, and this operation is per- formed early in the season. There seems to be a dormant eye at the base of nearly every leaf stem, so quite small divisions of the crown will produce a young plant, provided, that proper care be given to the divisions after they are placed in the propagat- ing frame. A mixture of sand and sphagnum moss makes a good medium in which to start the young plants while they are in the frame, and a rather sandy loam to which has been added some chopped moss and a little broken char- coal, forms a good mixture in which to pot off the young stock from the propagating bed. When the young plants have pro- gressed sufficiently to require another shift, the compost may be of a stronger nature, some dry cow dung broken up and mixed with the soil being a very satisfactory fertilizer for the purpose. A temperature of G5 at night is a satis- factory condition for growth, this be- ing combined with a moist atmosphere and light shading for the best results. There is something peculiar and yet quite attractive in the bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, its broad and smooth fronds of glossy green forming such a decided contrast to the foliage of ferns in general that it is scarcely to be wondered at that the plant-buying pub- lic have taken to it, and that some growers are handling a house or two of this fern. Of course it cannot be used everywhere in place of a Boston fern, but it is a pleasure to see the trade lists of such plants gradually expanding, and the public taste being encouraged toward a greater variety, for the public, like the individual, is very largely a creature of habit. W. H. TapliN. A Curious Panama Fern. W. R. Maxon has recently de- scribed, In the miscellaneous collec- tions of the Smithsonian Institution, a polypodlum from Panama In which the apex of the frond Is capable of continuous growth like species of Ne- phrolepis, says the Fern Bulletin. The pinnules are many times forked, and the sori borne on club-shaped vein endings that project beyond the segments of the frond on which they are located. The fern is named Poly- podlum podocarpum and is not dis- tantly related to P. curvatum and va- rious other species of the tropics that make their habitat the trunks of trees In the rain forest. Tennessee Florists. The tenth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, the Tennessee Horticultural Society, the Tennessee State Nurserymen's As- sociation and the Tennessee Beekeep- ers' Association was held in Nash- ville January 27-29, with headquarters at the Maxwell house, the meetings being held in the assembly room there. There was a large attendance from all over the state of those interested in any of these associations. The Nash- ville florists decorated the assembly room, and had exhibits of cut flowers and pot plants. The Stark Bros. Nurseries and Orchards Co., of Louisi- ana, Mo., exhibited Hood River grown apples. Washington apples and many varieties of Tennessee grown, all superb specimens of world-famed de- licious apples, were also exhibited. English walnuts and pecans from Vin- cennes, Ind., were shown and their cultivation explained. The horticulturists opened the meet- ings with a call to order January 27 by President Henry R. Howard of Chattanooga. The address of welcome was delivered by Will R. Manier, sec- retary of the Commercial Club of Nash- ville. The president's address and that of the secretary-treasurer were en- couraging statements of the condi- tions of the society. The papers pre- pared were all instructive and enter- taining. Dennis Corbie, of Chatta- nooga, gave a fine paper on the "Mo- tor Car as a Factor in Market Garden- ing." O. M. Watson, of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, read an in- structive paper on "Summer Pruning of the Peach;" R. S. Walker editor of the Southern Fruit Grower at Chat- tanooga gave an encouraging talk on "The Fruit Growers' Outlook" which was listened to with marked atten- tion; "Growing and Storing Sweet Po- tatoes" was ably discussed by W. R. Hawk, of Jackson. "My Experience With Compressed Air Sprayers in Com- mercial Orchardizing" was discussed by J. D. Ellis, Dayton, and Joseph Phillips, of Davidson County; "The Relation of the Fruit Grower to the Beekeeper" was discussed by Ben G. Davis, of Spring Hill. There was a lively dis- cussion on fertilization of orchards, JOV FLORAL CO.'S DISPLAY AT THE TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' CONVENTION, NASHVILLE, JANUARY 37-89, 1916. I9I5- The American Florist. 113 DELEGATES AND VISITORS AT THE TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' CONVENTION, NASHVILLE, JANUARY 27-29, 1916. and much valuable information inter- changed. Other speakers added their helpful talks that were full of inter- est. The election of officers resulted as follows : Robert S. Walker, of Chattanooga, president; Neal Varnell, Cleveland, vice-president; Percy Brown of Spring Hill, vice-president for mid- dle Tennessee; A. W. Held, Luttrell, vice-president for east Tennessee; W. Wade, Kenton, vice-president for west Tennessee; R. G. Briggs, Knoxville, secretary-treasurer. An interesting afternoon session was held. E. A. Miller, of Etowah, horti- culturist of the L. & N. railroad, spoke of "Methods Learned at the National Apple Show at Spokane, Wash., as Applicable to the Southern Fruit Grower." L. R. Neel, editor of the Southern Agriculturist, told of the "Im- portance of Sanitary Methods in Handling Fresh Fruits." "Rules Gov- erning the Naming of Fruits" was ably treated by Prof. E. R. Lake, secretly of the American Pomological Society, Washington, D. C. "My Methoa ol Growing Apples," by W. M. Landess, of Fayetteville; "Observations on Fruit Growing Conditions — Present and Future," by L. C. Stark; "Losses Ex- perienced by Not Spraying in 1914;" "Tree Surgery," by L. G. Vair, Chatta- nooga; "Fertilization and Cultivation of Apple Orchards," by R. G. Briggs, Experimental Fruit Farm, Knoxville, were all fine and instructive papers and made a most Interesting session. A night session closed the meeting. On Thursday, January 28, the Ten- nessee State Nurserymen's Association opened their annual session. An in- vocation was delivered by Rev. James I Vance. The president, Harvey M. Templeton, Winchester, was unavoid- ably absent and A. I. Smith of Knox- ville presided. A feature of the morn- ing session was an address by John Howe Peyton, president of the Nash- ville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway, who spoke on the "Railroad's Rela- tion to the Horticultural Development of the State." Other subjects discussed were "Growing Apple Trees," by J. H. Blackburn, of Sante Fe; "Home Mix- ing of Fertilizers," by J. R. H. Hilton, of Knoxville; "Improved Varieties of the Northern Pecan Adapted to Ten- nessee," by W. C. Ree, of Vincennes, Ind.; "The Nurseryman's Co-operation with the Fruit Grower," by John L. Jones of Columbia. The afternoon ses- sion was taken up with interesting pa- pers by Miss Virginia P. Moore, of Lebanon; Harry Nicholson, of Win- chester; Bruce Howell, Knoxville; G. M. Bently, state entomologist, who spoke on "Present Status of the Uni- form Inspection Law;" W. H. Clayton, Hebron; John Mir, Hendersonville; T. W. Sowell, Columbia; F. H. Hughes, Bowling Green, Ky.; J. W. Hill, Galla- tin; A. M. Hill, Luttrell; A. I. Smith, Knoxville. These discussed various problems relating to their work and some very fine papers were given. In the evening another session w^as held, when Henry B. Chase, of Chase, Ala.; E. W. Chattin, Winchester, and Or- lando Harrison, Berlin, Md. spoke. After the meeting a very enjoyable smoker was given to the visiting mem- bers. On Friday morning the beekeep- ers held the floor for two sessions and several good papers were read. Friday evening the Tennessee State Florists' Society met and held an in- teresting meeting. The association was organized some months ago, with Charles Baum, of Knoxville, as presi- dent. From the meeting held, there will be a closer union between this or- ganization than heretofore. The ad- dress of welcome was delivered by T. C. Joy, of Nashville, and response was made by Chas. Baum, of Knoxville. G. M. Bently, state entomologist, gave an interesting talk on "Tennessee's Floral Interests;" Louis Haury, of L. H. Haury & Sons, spoke on "Looking Toward Closer Co-operation;" Mrs. G. H. McNeil, of Jackson, had a paper on "Design Making;" Carl Baum had a talk on "What We Can Make of Our State Society;" A. J. McNutt gave an interesting paper on "History of the Knoxville Florists' Society;" "Who Will Be Benefited by the State Or- ganization of Florists," was ably dis- cussed by Alex Dailey, of Knoxville. Committees were appointed on consti- tution and by-laws, one on resolutions and one on publicity. There was a business session and from the proceed- ings this society will soon be one of great importance to the interests in the state. An election of officers was held and resulted as follows : Thomas C. Joy, Nashville, president; John Haury, Nashville, vice-president; G. A. Kim- ball, Chattanooga, secretary; G. M. Bently, Knoxville, treasurer. Several very good pictures were taken of the florists and the flowers. There were many visitors not par- ticipating in the programme, among them were A. McNutt, Knoxville; Carl Baum and wife, Knoxville; G. M. Bently, Knoxville; Mrs. Chas. Crouch, Knoxville; M. Kiemel, Chattanooga; A. Tielman, Johnson City; J. Rudolph, Clarksville. M. C. D. New Carnation Belle Washburn. The new red seedling carnation Belle Washburn, originated by Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, which was awarded the silver medal of the So- ciety of American Florists, at the Buf- falo exhibition of the American Car- nation Society, January 27-28, appears to be a most promising variety and is attracting much favorable atten- tion. The color is a brilliant red and the flowers which measure from three and one-half to four inches are carried on long stiff stems, measuring from 24 to 36 inches. Bassett & Washburn have grown this variety for five years and now have 20,000 plants benched. 12,000 of which are grown for cut flower purposes and 8,000 for propa- gating. This firm expects to have at least 100,000 cuttings by January 1, 1916. when this variety will be dis- tributed for the first time. C. L. Washburn says this new variety is a constant bloomer, giving a steady crop of flowers equal in quantity to that produced by any member of the En- chantress group and can be grown a second year in the same bench by cutting the plants down to eight or ten inches above the ground and re- moving about one-third or one-half the soil. He says that 25 per cent more flowers of the same high quality can be cut the second year than the first and considers Belle Washburn the leader of an improved type of carnations. A cordial invitation is extended to visit the greenhouses at Greggs, 111., where this variety can be inspected at any time. This carna- tion was named after Mr. Washburn's daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. B. Wash- burn, who now resides at Pasadena, Calif. 114 The American Florist. Feb. <5, Hardy Roses- Abstract of a paper presented by Alex, Cnm- mlns, Jr., betoie tbe Horticultural Society of New York. February 21. 1914. Not many years ago, when the mere mention of the rose suggested June roses only, the rose was essentially a flower of June, and the hybrid, per- petual or remontant type then attained Its zenith. The addition of the more recent hybrid tea class has given the rose a new standing as a garden sub- ject. It is not only the flower of June, but we also regard it as a flower to enhance the garden, by its sweet pres- ence, from early June until frost— an added quality that at once pronounces the hybrid tea as the type "par ex- cellence" for general garden culture. The genus "Rosa" embraces a great many distinct sections, or families, yet the true garden or bedding roses sus- ceptible to successful culture in our climate are restricted to a few well- known types, namely : the tea-scented roses in a few of the more sturdy kinds, the hybrid tea, the hybrid per- petual or remontant, the dwarf polyan- tha, and the newer Pernetiana group. Some knowledge of the characteristics of these types is essential to the rosar- ian, particularly when pruning opera- tions are in order, or in the arrrange- ment of the rose garden, the success of which depends so much on the proper disposal of the various classes. If a June display, only, is desired, the hybrid remontant type should be drawn from largely, as it is their char- acteristic to make a prodigious show- ing at that season, and for this reason they are commended to the owner of the private estate, who is absent dur- ing the late summer and would there- fore prefer the early display. A lim- ited number of the varieties will flow- er more or less during the Autumn months, so that by confining the plant- ing list to a careful selection, a cred- itable showing could be made at that time. In pink varieties, Mrs^ John Laing. Paul Neyron, George Arends. Paul's Early Blush, Mrs. R. G. Shar- man Crawford and Anna de Deisbach are about the best in this respect. The red roses of this type are sadly defi- cient in late flowering qualities, the best being Ulrich Brunner and Gloire de Chedame Guinoisseau, va- rieties distinct in form, although closely related. Good white roses are limited to a few varieties in any type, but particularly so in the hybrid remontant. Frau K. Drusch- ki is easily the best in this section and is, in fact, generally considered the queen of all white roses, regard- less of classification. For June flow- ering only, we can add a number of excellent kinds to the foregoing. In white and flesh shades, the varieties Clio, Margaret Dickson, Gloire Lyon- naise and Mabel Morrison are well worthy a place in the rose garden. In red roses. General Jacqueminot, known as the Jack rose for over half a cen- tury, is still one of our finest; Marie Buaman, Alfred Colomb, Marie Rady, Senateur Vaisse, Jules Margotten, and Hugh Dickson are each good garden varieties. Hugh Dickson stands out prominently among these and should not be omitted from the planting list. The pink remontant roses that flower only in June, also include our hardiest garden kinds— Madam G. Luizet, Oak- mont, Baronne Prevost, Magna Charta and Baroness Rothschild are varieties that will resist our winter conditions without protf-rtlon. THE HTBBID TEA. For general garden culture, how- ever, the hybrid tea type has attained a degree of popularity that no other type can boast of, and this, we may assume, is the logical test of all- around superiority. Combining the good qualities of the parental types, the hybrid perpetual and the tea-scent- ed principally, it embodies many de- sirable traits, and although still in its infancy, it has produced so manv good varieties that it would be diflicuit to make a selection of the best without slighting some favorite variety. In this hybrid tea family, pink seems to be the prevailing color, as we find it in other types. The varieties Caroline Testout and Radiance are perhaps the best for all-around garden purposes, yet there are many varieties which have excellent qualities and are al- most equally desirable. Cynthia Forde, Konigen Karola, Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Lady Alice Stanley, Earl of Warwick, My Maryland, Lady Ashton, Mrs. George Shawyer and Madam Jules Grolez, are good garden roses, each distinct in some respect. The red hy- brid teas are more numerous than we find this color in the remontant type. The varieties Laurent Carle, General Superior ' Arnold Janssen, Edward Mawley, Gruss an Teplltz, Ecarlate. Cardinal, Leslie Holland, Rhea Reid, General MacArthur and Robin Hood, are all desirable. The white varieties Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Augustin Guinoisseau, Bessie Brown and Double White Killarney are about the best in their color. Yellow hybrid teas, or va- rieties with yellow as the predomi- nating color are all too scarce. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Madam Ravary, Madam Jennie Guillemot, Madame Charles Lu- tand, Mrs. A. R. Waddell and Madame Melanie Soupert, are quite desirable. The variety Sunburst, although some- what shy in blooming, makes up for this in color and form. There are many excellent varieties of intermediate col- ors or blends ranging from pink to yellow and orange. The best of these perhaps would be Lady Pirrie, Dean Hole, Antoine Rivoire, Dorothy Page Roberts, Betty, Madame Leon Pain, and Theresa. In the newer hybrid teas we have some varieties of more than usual merit. Nerissa, a cream-colored va- riety intermingled with white and peach shadings, is one that must prove popular when better known. Although it is not heavy wooded, it is extremely vigorous in growth, the flowers are large enough for exhibition nurnoses. and in regard to freedom it leaves lit- tle to be desired. British Queen, a fine new white variety, is, when once established a desirable addition to our roses of this color, but it is none too quick in getting under way. Ophelia is another new salmon-shaded rose in the way of Antoine Rivoire, but is more perfect in form and will prove an ex- cellent variety for cutting purposes. Madame Edmund Rostand will also prove a most desirable garden variety. Its free branching growth and fine play of color, including reddish sal- mon and orange yellow, will especial- ly appeal to the rose lover. General Superior Arnold Janssen is one of the most desirable new red roses, being vigorous in growth and unusually free in flowering. King George V. and George Dickson, two British introduc- tions of last year, were sent out as hybrid tea roses, but under our condi- tions they partake more of the hybrid perpetual character and are not con- tinuous in flowering. In point of color, however, they may be considered Im- provements on the ma.1ority of the deep crimson varieties and are, therefore to be commended. The comparatively new American rose, Robin Hood, ap- proaches the ideal rose for garden cul- ture in our climate. Its color, a bright rosy scarlet, really improves with its growth as the season advances, deep- ening into a scarlet crimson. So far it has proved immune from mildew or black spot and appears to flourish under the most adverse conditions, throwing out great heavy bottom growths continually during the hot summer months, each terminating in a massive but beautifully formed flow- er. Roses of this calibre are the typi- cal roses for America. TEA BOSES. Tea roses are more delicate in na- ture, and while they are noted for their free flowering qualities, they lack constitution, and, with a few notable exceptions, are altogether too tender to survive our severe winters. The varieties Pink and White Mamman Co- chet, Wm. R. Smith and Lady HiUing- don, are, however, sufficiently hardy, with a little additional winter protec- tion, to thrive in our climate. The Cochet roses which have been famous for many years and Wm. R. Smith, a variety somewhat similar but more vigorous in growth, are at their best during the autumn. Lady Hillingdou, a remarkably free growing variety, is perhaps one of our best yellow roses and is well worthy of a place in any rose garden. ROSE PERNETIANA. An entirely new break in bedding roses was obtained with the introduc- tion of the variety Soleil d'Or, the re- sult of crossing the Austrian briars with hybrid teas and roses of similar types. In this section we find colors that are entirely new in the garden rose, ranging from yellow through orange, copper, apricot and nasturtium red. The type, as a whole, requires a different treatment, particularly In pruning, from that of the other bed- ding roses, to give the best results. The original variety, Soleil d'Or, is un- doubtedly our most glorious garden rose when grown to perfection, but is lacking in continuous flowering quali- ties. DWABF POLYANTHA OE BABY BAMBLERS The last of the more important bed- ding types brings us to the baby ram- bler or dwarf polyantha roses. Pre- vious to the introduction of the va- riety Madame Norbert Levavassem or baby rambler, this type was not con- -sidered important. Within the last few years, however, the type, on the whole, has greatly improved and we now have varieties that flower so con- tinuously that they are most desirable for various purposes. Each year shows these roses used more extensively for edging and underplanting the larger types. Massed by themselves they will make a showing that is truly wonder- ful. Among the newer baby ramblers we find greatly improved varieties, especially in regard to freedom of flowering. Orleans Rose, Jessie and Erna TeschendorfE are among the most effective of the red bedding varieties. Among the pink, perhaps the best are Aennchen Muller, Ellen Poulson and Mrs. Cutbush. Among the novelties of this class offered this year, we find varieties so Improved as to indicate that this type is entering an era of greater usefulness. When we consider that in Europe some of the most fa- mous rose breeders are devoting their entire time and energy to the produc- tion of new roses of this type, we may I9I5- The American Florist. 115 well look forward to even better things in the future. In conclusion, it might be apropos to point out that the culture of the hardy rose, although apparently sur- rounded by detail and difEculties, is ona that rapidly becomes a second nature to the enthusiast. Familiarity with the types and characteristics of the va- rieties removes all technical obstacles. We find with further pursuit none of the arduous, but a hobby that is al- ways fascinating and delightful. Calceolaria Veltchii. Robert Veitch & Son, Exeter, Eng., are offering a very distinct new cal- ceolaria. This, in many respects, is a remarkable plant, and an extraordi- nary departure from the conventional color of greenhouse calceolarias, being milk-white in color. It is a true peren- nial, has a strong habit of growth, with healthy, strong, lance-shaped, shining, serrated foliage. It bears an abundance of bloom on first-season plants, which grow to a height of about three feet and are quite bushy. The second season the plants may be grown to four and five feet, and then make grand specimens. Commercial Fertilizer Elements. U. S. CONTROLS IMPORTANT SOUECES. Present agricultural practice pre- scribes the use of three chemical ele- ments as a "soil amendment," a "stim- ulant for plant growth," or a "plant food," as it is variously put. These three elements, when applied to tlie soil in which a crop is growing, have been found by practice to afford an Increased crop yield. They are phos- phorous, potassium and nitrogen, spoken of by the respective trade terms of phosphoric acid, potash and "ammoniates." In the commercial fer- tilizers phosphoric acid is found in the form of calcium phosphate, which is bone phosphate or rock phosphate, usually treated with sulphuric acid to render it soluble. Potash is found as a salt or salts of potassium, either sulphate or chlpride, and the "ammo- niates," as the inorganic salt of am- monia, ammonium sulphate, the inor- ganic salts of nitric acid, sodium nitrate, and inorganic compounds of nitrogen, calcium cyanamid, or the organic compounds of nitrogen, con- tained in animal or vegetable refuse matter, cottonseed meal, abattoir tank- age or fish scrap. The usual commercial fertilizers con- tain these three elements and have the designation of "complete fertilizers." These are sold under various brand names, the various brands frequently being recommended for particular crops. The proportion of the three essential ingredients is varied; as a usual thing that of the phosphoric acid is considerably higher than the other two, which are present in about the same proportion. Thus, for example, a "(j-2-2 mixture" contains six per cent phosphoric acid (PaOs), two per cent ammonia (NHs), and two per cent potash (K2O). Its selling price in the retail market is based on its analysis. Little attention is paid to the source of these ingredients so long as the es- sential compounds are "available," or readily may be decomposed or made soluble for the use of the plants. The nation's supply of these three common ingredients of fertilizer may be summarized as follows : Of phos- phoric acid there is an abundant sup- ply in the large deposits of phosphate rock in Florida and Tennessee, and the enormous deposits of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Of potash, now obtained exclusively from the German mines, there is little known in this country outside of the dessicated residues in Searles Lake, Calif., and the giant kelps of the Pa- cific littoral. In the latter there is much more than enough to supply the present demands of the fertilizer trade of the United States, the present an- nual consumption of potash being about 1,250,000 tons, of varied compo- sition. At present the kelps are not supplying any of this, since it has not been determined by actual experimen- tation on a commercial scale that they can be used economically as a source of potash. Estimates based on costs of similar operations indicate that they can be so used. Of "ammoniates" there is a large source in the ammonia produced as a by-product in the distillation of coal for the production of gas or coke, or both. This source is but partially de- veloped, as by the methods most com- monly practiced in this country this possible by-product is not recovered. The amount of ammonia now going to waste is almost large enough to sup- ply all of the "ammoniates" now de- manded by the fertilizer trade. The abattoirs supply a large amount of tankage and dried blood of high fer- tilizer value; but of these possible by- products there is still an enormous loss through the lack of organization and co-operation in the small-scale slaugh- ter of animals for food. Boston. STOCK CLEANS UP WELL. Business held up very well during the past week. There was a slight falling off on roses during the last few days. But all told, the stock cleaned up very well. Carnations are rather scarce and move none too fast, but the prices, ranging from $2 to $4 per 100, are considered fair for the season. Violets are still plentiful and consequently prices low. Bulbous stock is dropping off in price, and larger shipments are being made every day. Marguerites are scarce for the season and many find it im- possible to buy them at any price. The plant trade is normal. Pans of hyacinths and tulips met with a fair demand. CLUB MEETING. The Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club held their annual "ladies' night" and installation of officers on January 28. President Herman Bartsch gave a very fine speech in which he pointed out the growing strength and in- fluence of the club. Secretary Wm. Craig reported a membership of 465. Treasurer Peter Fisher was attend- ing the American Carnation Society's convention at Buffalo. The directors were appointed as follows : Andrew Rogers, Geo. Anderson, Peter Miller and Wm. J. Patterson. The executive committee for 1915 is as follows: J. Wheeler, chairman; R. Cameron, Wm. Sim, Thos. W^est- wood, F. E. Palmer, John McKenzie, Chas. Sanders, S. J. Goddard, H. Holmes, Julius Huerlin, Wm. Elliot, A. Montgomery, Henry Penn, K. Find- layson, A. A. Pembroke and D. Find- layson. The committee on entertain- ment is G. W. Hamer, W. J. Collins, J. Mclntyre, Henry M. Robinson, Joshua Lawson, W. R. Thornhill, Geo. Noyse, J. McCarthy, Harold Edgar and W. H. Judd. An entertainment followed the business meeting and was a great success. Refreshments were served and were followed by dancing. The whole meeting was a very enjoy- able affair, about 400 being present. New England carnation growers certainly deserve credit for the show- ing made at the convention at Buffalo, Fifty-two first prizes came to New England. A. A. Pembroke, of Beverly, Mass., exhibited 22 vases and won 22 prizes. This in itself speaks well for the quality of his carnations as it took 1,500 blooms to complete his ex- hibits. A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass.- had four exhibits and won three medals and a first prize. His new seedling, Alice Coombs, according to reports, seemed to be the "hit" of the show. E. Winkler. I. Strout, S. J. Goddard and J. A. Nelson also de- serve credit for their high class blooms. NOTES. F. W. Fletcher of Auburndale, Mass., sent out invitations to come and see his strain of Freesia Purity, Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31. His houses are a solid mass of blooms of the finest freesias one could wish to see. He figures that there are 300,000 blooms showing color, so some idea can be formed of the appearance of his houses. It has long been his ambition to own land in Florida where he can grow his bulbs, and now he is considering a place there where he will spend the winters hereafter. During the two days he had about 200 visitors. J. Peterson, of Saxonville, Mass., is shipping a heavy crop of myosotis to the Boston Flower Exchange. He also has a good cut of the standard va- rieties of carnations. Wm. T. Walke, of Salem, Mass., is strong on Freesia Purity in 4-inch pots at present. They are very well flowered and thrifty looking stock. J. A. Budlong & Son Co., of Auburn, R. I., is shipping to the co-operative market some very fine American Beauty roses at present. All their stock looking particularly fine just now. M. Leibman at the flower exchange is receiving very good carnations from C. B. Johnson of Woburn, Mass. He is also receiving good jonquils from Peter Hylen of Randolph, Mass. Burgess & Cooney, of Maiden, Mass., are sending to the co-operative market some very fine double tulips and jon- quils. Their carnations are doing very well this year. Visitor : Joseph Hill, of Richmond. Ind. F. L. W. OBITUARY. Mrs. G. A. Heyne. Mrs. G. A. Heyne, wife of Superin- tendent of City Parks Heyne, of Dubuque, la., died at the family resi- dence in that city January 27. For nearly a year her health had been failing and for a month previous to her death her condition nad been se- rious. She was born sixty-two years ago and had made Dubuque county her home all her life. Her husband and two brothers, Henry L. Wilke and Frederic Wilke, are left to mourn her death. She was greatly devoted to her hus- band and his work, a great lover of flowers, a friend to all park visitors, a loving and generous friend to all. Her broad charity was not confined to her home, and many needy ones found in her a true friend. The funeral was held Saturday, January 30, with burial at Linwood Cemetery. The many beautiful floral offerings showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held by her friends. Shrevepobt, La. — C. E. Rush, of Richmond, Ind., florist and green- house proprietor, is spending some time in this city, visiting his sisterj Miss D. E. Rush. 116 The American Florist. Feb. <5, The AMERICAN Florist Established 18S5. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a rear: Canada S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.30. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plaut growers 109 — Genistas 109 — Pelargoniums 109 — Antirrhinums 109 — Verbenas 110 Aster lice 110 The retail trade 110 — Standing cross with wreath (illus.) 110 — Opening a store 110 Abutilons for the greeiilioiisc Ill Florists' ferns 11- — Fern notes 112 — A curious Panama fern 112 Tennessee florists (illus. ) 112 New carnation Belle Washburn 113 Hardy roses 114 Calceolaria Veitchii 115 Commercial fertilizer elements 115 Boston 115 Obituary 115 — Mrs. G. A. Heyne 115 Editorial 116 — Society of American Florists 116 — Sprays that stick 116 — Gas kills plants 116 — Agricultural appropriation bill 116 — American Gladiolus Society 116 — Carnation convention echoes 116 — Horticultural Society of New York 116 San Francisco 118 Chicago 120 St. Louis 126 Wichita. Kan. ' 126 Philadelphia 128 New York 130 Puttalo 130 Albany 130 Oklahoma City 131 Cleveland 132 Louisville, Ky 132 Westchester and Fairfleld Hort. Society 132 The seed trade 138 — Onion hushel 1 SS — Government seed contracts 138 The nursery trade 142 — American Association of Nurserymen 142 — Tree planting planned for Dallas, Tex 142 Market gardeners 144 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 144 — Hotbed sash 144 Providence. R. 1 144 Detroit 148 Cincinnati 146 Newport, R. 1 148 Menlo Park, Calif 148 Toledo ■ l.M Ft. Wayne, Ind 150 Society of American Florists. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING. President Patrick Welch has issued a call for the meeting of the board of directors at the La Salle hotel, Chi- cago, Monday, March 1, at 10 a. m. John young. Sec'y. Sprays That Stick. Referring to the article in your is.sue of January 16, page 1.343, on "Cactus Solution in Arsenical Sprays," In spraying with Bordeaux, especially carnations, we always use brown sugar or molasses, just a small amount. This causes cohesiveness and results are far better. Probably a little coal oil emulsion added would be still better. This has cleared up red spider effec- tively. The spray should be made very fine, preferably on a dark day. We use about a quarter or a third pint sugar or molasses to two gallons of spray. C. Betcher, Gas Kills Plants. Charles C. Ball, florist of Wakefield, Mass., has placed a statement before the municipal lighting department, in which he claims that escaping gas has destroyed growing plants valued into the thousands of dollars, during the past two years. The damage has occurred, he says, only during cold weather and those who have made tests for him state that when the ground has frozen, the leaking gas, alleged to come from a city main, has found a passage in the unfrozen ground into the greenhouses. American Gladiolus Society. The American Gladiolus Society will hold two shows next August, one at Atlantic City, N. J., which will be a mammoth trade exhibition, not for competition, the idea being to create a greater interest in the gladiolus. Maurice Puld, 1 Madison avenue, New York, has the matter in charge and will be glad to correspond with any wishing to take part. The annual meeting and show will be held at Newport, R. I. The preliminary schedule of prizes will be issued shortly. Secretary Henry Touell, who has charge of the show, predicts it will be a record breaker, as the premium list is the largest and best the society has ever had. The dates for holding the shows will be announced shortly. Agricultural Appropriation Bill. The Agricultural Appropriation Bill, which is now under discussion by the house of representatives at Washing- ton, contains the following clauses of interest to seedsmen and florists : For studying and testing com- mercial seeds, including the testing of samples of seeds of grasses, clover, or alfalfa, and lawn-grass seeds secured in the open market, and where such samples are found to be adulterated or misbranded the results of the tests shall be published, together with the names of persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale, $28,700. For horticultural investigations, in- cluding the study of producing, hand- ling and shipping truck and related crops, including potatoes, and the study of landscape and vegetable garden- ing, floriculture and related subjects, $56,080. For continuing the necessary im- provements to establish and maintain a general experiment farm and agricul- tural station on the Arlington estate, in the state of Virginia, in accordance with the provisions of the act of con- gress, approved April 18, 1900, $15,000. For investigation in foreign seed and plant introduction, including the study, collection, purchase, testing, propaga- tion, and distribution of rare and valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants from foreign countries and from our possessions, and for experiments with reference to their introduction and cultivation in this country, $75,400, For the purchase, propagation, test- ing and distribution of new and rare seeds; for the investigation and im- provement of grasses, alfalfa, clover, and other forage crops, including the investigation of the utilization of cacti and other dry land plants; and to conduct investigation to determine the most effective methods of eradicat- ing weeds; $119,920, and for the pur- chase and distribution of drought- resistant field seeds throughout the flreat Plains area and other dry-land sections of the United States, $39,000 of this amount. For chemical investigation of soil types, soil composition and soil mine- rals, the soil solution, solubility of soil and all chemical properties of soils in their relation to soil formation, soil texture and soil productivity, includ- ing chemical work in connection with the soil survey, $22,350. For physical investigation of the im- portant properties of soils which de- termine productivity, such as moisture relations, aeration, heat conductivity, texture and other physical investiga- tions, $15,000. For exploration and investigation within the United States to determine possible sources of supply of potash, nitrates and other natural fertilizers, $35,500. For investigation of soils, in co- operation with other branches of the department of agriculture and other departments of the government, state agricultural experiment stations, and other state institutions, and for in- dicating upon maps and plats, by color- ing or otherwise, the results of ^uch investigation, $168,200. For enforcement of the Plant Quarantine act, to enable the secretary of agriculture to carry into effect the provisions of the act of Auerust 12, 1912, as amended March 4, 1913, entitled "An Act to Regulate the Im- portation of Nursery Stock and Other Plants and Plant Products, to enable the secretary of agriculture to estab- lish and maintain quarantine districts for plant diseases and insect pests; to permit and regulate the movement of fruits, plants, and vegetables there- from and for other purposes," $50,000. Carnation Convention Echoes. The banquet at the Iroquois hotel, Thursday evening, January 28, was a splendid affair, the large dining room being handsomely decorated by the lo- cal florists. Wm. F. Kasting oificiated admirably as toastmaster, having the support of a fine array of speakers in- cluding W. H. Eiss, Buffalo Florists' Club; J. A. Valentine, Society of American Florists; S. J. Goddard, American Carnation Society; W. R. Pierson, American Rose Society; Geo. Asmus, National Flower Show; F. R. Pierson, New York spring show; C. S, Strout, Jos. H. Hill, F. Brown, John A. Dunlop, F. E, Corner, A. P. J. Baur, W, A, Manda. J, P. Ammann and M. J. Stewart, Much sympathy was expressed with Bdwin Lonsdale, way off in Lompoc, Calif., when his illness was announced at the meeting. The Brave Old Duke of York still occupies a large place in the hearts of his many friends throughout the land. Chas. Loechner of Loechner & Co., New York, still found many friends to welcome him on his arrival late the last day of the meeting. Both St. Louis and Philadelphia will have national carnation exhibitions next year. Horticultural Society of New Yorlt. FALL EXHIBITION. The fall exhibition of this society will be held November 4-7, inclusive, at the American Museum of Natural His- tory. The schedule of premiums is now being prepared, and as soon as ready, announcement will be made in these columns. This is the big autumn show of New York and vicinity, and it is hoped that other societies in this vicinity in fixing the dates of their shows will avoid this period in so far as possible. Such action will accrue to the best interests of all. George V. Nash, Sec'y. I9I5- The American Florist. 117 Wants, For Sale^Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitaatlon Wanted— Young man 24 years of age. thoroughly experienced in all branches of the florist business, wishes position at once. Address Key 473, care Ame'ican Florist. Situation Wanted— Work in greenhouse by a young Dane, seven years' experience, can do all kinds of floral design work. References furnished. \. Mengel, h6 High St.. Oshkosh. Wis. Situation Wanted— As rose-section man; capa- ble rose-grower: Dumber of years experience; single, speak English and German ; guarantee good results; state salary in first letter. P- Otto. 954 Bellevue Ave.. Detroit. Mich. Situation Wanted- As working florist, by mid- dle aged man ; many years experience in England. Canada and United States as private and commer- cial grower; total ahsHatner. Address Henry Tucker. 210 North Tod Ave., Warres. Ohio. Situation Wanted— For March 1st, by a practi" cal all-around grower, competent to produce first- class stock and manage any kind of place. Com mercial or private institution. Strictly honest sober and reliable. Best references. State par ticulars. Address. Key 415, care American FlDrist. Situation Wanted— By married man. 35 years of age. English. A position in an up-to date seed bouse. Have had a life long experience in all branches of the business, both in Europe and the States have taken entire charge, can furnish best of references. Address Key 475. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Lady experienced in alt lines of retail wori tor first-class store; references. ScHLURAFF Floral Co., Erie, Fa. Help Wanted— A florist to take charge ot green house and ground. Established trade Low rent. Must act quick, betteropportunilies do not exist. Lehmann's Seed Store, Baton Rouge, La. Help Wanted— Competent grower to take entire charge of small place growing cut flowers and plants for retail trade; man who can handle trade and telephone; state wapes and references. ScHLURAFF Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Help Wanted— A first-class, reasonable priced florist and landscape gardener of good recom- mendations. Permanent position. With refer- ences and experiences. Address. Louisiana Hospital for the Insane. Jackson, La. Wanted to Rent— A greenhouse place in some big city of the middle west; not less than 10.000 feet of glass. Key 474. care American Florist. Wanted To Rent— Party wants to rent three or four »mall greenhouses with right of buyine. State terms and purchase price in hrstletter. Ad- dress liey 468. care American Florist. For Sale— One 60 in. x 18 ft. boiler, good for 160 lbs. working pressure. Shaking grate and super- heater. Good as new. Allen B Wrislev Co.. 925 S 5th Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— Thoroughly equipped greenhouse with modern residence, in city of Rockford. 111. Doing good business. Bargain. Easy terras. Address C. F. Hatch. Zenda. Wis. For Sale— Greenhouse and poultry plan* at Lake Geneva. Wis. Elegantly equipped with every modern convenience. Bargain for cash. For particulars address C. F. Hatch. Zenda, Wis. Greenhouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price abiut iS.OOOsq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank. 700=1 N Clark St. or Proprietor 5%4 N. Paulina St.. Chicago. Greenhouse For Sale or Rent— Up to-date iron structure 148x45 ft all in one Louse; well stcckid for spiing tiade. Practically no competition in town of 80i 0. Must be rented or sold nt once on account of ill health. ('. W. Moore, Clinton, Illinois. Situation Wanted. As Manager or Foreman by a practical grower of cut flowers and plants; over 30 years experience; single; acapable super- viser. Commercial or institution. Excel- lent credentials. State wages. Add.ess, Key 469, care American Florist. Help Wanted Civil Service Commissioners Lincoln Park. N. Clark and Center Sts.: will bold an examination for position of gardener on February 3rd, I9l5. Examination open to men 28 to 50 years of age. Further information supplied at the office of Lincoln Park, N. Clark and Center Sts., Chicago. Phone Lincoln 2410. JOHN C. CANNON. Supt. of Employment. HELP WANTED. Party contemplating opening a Wholesale Floral Commission house wants to get in touch with experienced commission man. Must be energetic, capable and already acquainted with trade. Have plenty capital and pledge of accounts if rieht manager can be obtained. Rare oppor- tunity. References requi ed. Only those com- petent need apply. Address Key 416, care American Florist. Wanted "Rose Grower To work under foreman. Must come well recommended and be a thoroughly experienced man. Good wages to right party. Apply SINNER BROS., 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Civil Service Board West Chicago Park Commissioner^ The Civil Service Boiird of the West Chicago Park Comuiissioners will hold the followiug exiiminiilion ou the date and at the place given below. Application blanks may be obtained at the office of the Board in Union Park or at the West Park playgrounds. Kxaminatioii No. 146. FLORIST, Class G. Grade II, Division Z. Pay 28Hc per hour to $85.00 per month. Original Entrance. To be held February 24. 1915. at 9:00 a. m. at the Garfield Park Pavilion. Applications must be tih'ci in the otTice of the Board in Union Park before 5:00 p. m. of February 23, 1915. Subjects Special Subject, weiirht of 5; K.xpe- rience, weight of 3; Physical, weight of 2. Special subject: An oral and a practical test in extilbition greenhouse work and written questions on the care and propagation of plants and on general i^reenhouse operations. The duties of Florist are general work in the conservatory and propagating houses and in the outdoor gardens throughout the System. January 28, 1915. FRED. G. HEUCHLING, Superintendent of Employment, i LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Practical landscape gardener and nurseryman with colleg^e raining; experienced in drawing surveying, laying out, grading, road construc- tion, planting, natural wood work, etc., etc.; best experience in nursery and perennial garden; wishes steady position with city, cemetery or leading landscape firm; able to handle help and take full charge of department; state full parti- culars in first letter. Address Key 414, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Two 72-inch diameter by 16 feet long Tubular Return Boilers, good for 80 lbs. steam pressure. Will sell cheap for cash. BIRD & SON, East Walpole, Mass. Florists' Attention ! We have on hand ready for shipment all material necessary for the superstruc- ture of a Modern Iron Frame Lutton Greenhouse, 42 ft. widex 150 ft. long. We will dispose of this material for $1,300.00 F. O. B. our factory. Re- member everything is new and strictly first class; just the same kind of a house that has made the Lutton reputation. We will send you even the Galvanized Nails, Bolts and screws for assembling the house. Plans sent on request William H. Lutton Company JERSEY CITY. N. J. OFFICIAL S. A. r. Shipping Labels AcUial size of leaf 2%^5ii inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on puiiirni'd paper; vour card, etc., in bbi.'t; and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. ill red. Prices: Per iiOO. $2.85: per 1000, $J..SO. Samples on request. Electro or leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. TRADE DIRECTORY I Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid, AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 118 The American Florist. Feb. <5. Established 1883 Incorporated 892 Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The House of Kennicott long known as "Carnation Headquarters" has now arranged to handle the entire stock of some of the best known rose growers in the country. Kennicott' s new rose department has one of the most complete assortment of fancy grades on the Chicago market. The addition of a Rose department means an increase in the stock handled by this House, but in no may detracts from the established reliable lines of Carnations, Seasonable Bulb Stock, etc. We have Fancy Valley at all times, and of course are headquarters for Greens. San Francisco. STOCK PLENTIFUL WITH LIGHT DEMAND. As is usual at this season of the year, trade in the cut flower line is very quiet. There are plenty of flowers to go around of nearly every- thing with the exception of carnations, but this flower too, is meeting with scant demand. There are great quantities of roses arriving daily and of splendid quality, and were it not for the fact that great numbers find their way to the northwest, there would be very poor prices prevailing. The only rose that is in short supply at present is Cecile Brunner. In car- nations. Gorgeous is still the favorite and is bringing $4 per 100. The prices of the other varieties range from §2 to $3 for select. The market is full of cattleyas. Every store in town is showing them in great profusion and they are moving fairly well at that. Freesias are now in and meet with ready sale, the price varying from $2 to $3 per 100 according to grade. There are also a few chrysanthemums hanging on. Lily of the valley is plentiful and is quoted from $3 to $4. There seems to be a great abundance of pot plants, such as cyclamens, azaleas, etc. There was a much larger stock of these plants grown this sea- son than the market could absorb and we may expect to find good stock in evidence for some time to come. The market for greens is quiet. There are plenty of ferns, asparagus and smllax, but in common with other stock, are not subject to any unusual demand. With the opening of the exposition only a few weeks away, and all the social functions it is likely to bring about, the majority of the trade are taking a fairly optimistic view of the situation, and are in the hopes that the next fortnig-ht will bring about a much desired improvement. The executive committee of the Pa- cific Coast Association of Nurserymen and the California association have jointly fixed the meeting date for 1915, Aug:ust 12-14, at this city, in the new auditorium, close to the Exposition. August 16 is "nurseryman's day" at the Exposition, and James A. Barr, direc- tor of congresses, will give personal attention to make that day one of great interest and much pleasure to nursery- men from all parts of the world. President John Vallance states that when the gavel strikes at the open- ing session, 500 members are to be in attendance, so that it will be neces- sary to plan early for the trip and make the coming event known to fellow nurserymen. Never before in the history of the world will horticul- turists have had such opportunity to see and inspect trees, plants and flowers from all climes. The Society of American Florists will meet at the same place August 17-18, and the Amer- ican Pomological Society on a date closely following. The National As- sociation of Gardeners will also be there at the same time, and taken all together it will be the greatest gather- ing of the craft at one place at one time that we will witness for a long time to come. The California State Floral Society, one of the oldest organizations of its kind on the coast, is writing to the different horticultural societies through- out the state soliciting their co-opera- tion for the holding of a spring flower show in this city, the location of which is to be determined later. They are requesting the different societies to appoint committees to meet in con- junction with that of the society. The address of the society's secretary is J. G. Weintzen, 240 Golden Gate avenue. It has been some years since we have had a spring show in this city, and it is to be hoped that the appeal of this society will be con- sidered seriously. Frank G. Cuthbertson, of C. C. Morse & Co., who is also assistant secretary of the American Sweet Pea Society, is a very busy man these days, perfecting plans and arrange- ments for the show to be held in the Palace of Horticulture, June 4. Through his untiring efforts most of the leading professional and amateur growers on the coast have signified their intention of exhibiting. A large number of the eastern seed houses, specializing in sweet peas, will also show. From present indications the show will be perhaps the most elaborate ever held in this country, , which is saying a good deal. One of the interesting displays that is being made ready at present, at the exposition grounds, is that of the Yokohama Nursery Company. This firm has a magnificent stock of plants which is being very carefully arranged and will no doubt be one of the in- teresting features of the horticultural section. The exhibit consists of several thousand plants and many bulbs also. Andrew McDonald, chief of floricul- ture, for San Mateo County, has a remarkable showing at the county greenhouses at San Carlos. His cycla- mens, nephrolepis and adiantums are in grand shape and Mr. McDonald is to be congratulated upon the show- ing he has made in so short a time. It is with much regret that I have to report that Mrs. E. Servean, wife of one of our leading florists, is making slow progress on the road to recovery from the effects of a recent accident. She is still confined to the French hos- pital in this city. Hector MacLean, of Vancouver, B. C, and well known to the trade in this city, is in town. He has decided to locate in this vicinity permanently. Visitors : M. H. Ebel, Sacramento, Calif.; George C. Roeding of Fanclier Creek Nurseries, Fresno, Calif.; J. G. Elser of Roeding & Wood Nurseries Co., Loa Angeles, Calif. G. N. igiS. The American Florist. 119 BelleWashburn THE BEST RED CARNATION. Winner of the Silver Medal at the last Exhibition of the American Carnation Society, Buffalo, N. Y., January 27 and 28. THIS new red Seedling Carnation is the leader of what we consider an improved type of carnation. The color is a most brilliant red. The size of the flower 3^ to 4 inches. Stems 24 to 36 inches long, stiff and strong as iron. We have never had a burst calyx, all flowers grading firsts and best of all it is a constant bloomer giving a steady run of flowers equal in number to the Enchantress family and should be grown a second year right in the same bench by cutting down to 8 to 10 inches above ground and removing about one-third or one-half the soil. The second year at least twenty-five per cent more flowers of the same high quality can be cut than the first year. For above reasons we consider the Belle Washblim the leader of an improved type of carnations. The present sharp competition in business requires the grower to plant a variety that always produces high grade flowers, never bursts the calyx, has strong, long stems, is a steady and continuous bloomer, no cropper and does away with the replanting every year, saving one-half the heavy expense of your young stock each year. The color is the most brilliant red of any carnation now grown. We have grown this variety for five years, it being one of our own seedlings and we now have 20,000 plants benched in our greenhouses at Greggs of which 12,000 are for the cut flowers and 8,000 devoted to rooted cuttings. We will have 100,000 strong, well rooted cuttings guaranteed, not a single top cutting in the lot, ready for delivery by January 1, 1916. To those who wish to improve the earning capacity of their greenhouses we invite a visit to oy. • greenhouses at Greggs, 111., and an investigation of our statements, which we back up with our 22 years of business reputation in the cut flower trade. The flowers of the Belle Washburn are being sold in Chicago at retail by the following well known houses: E. Wienhoeber Co. W. J. Smythe John Mangel Geo. Wittbold Co. Johnson 6c Chronis August Lange C. A. Samuelson O. J. Friedman The Alpha Floral Co. and many others. The flowers are for sale wholesale only by ourselves. The price of the rooted cuttings for Jan. 1, delivery in 1916 will be $12 per 100 or $100 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, OFFICE and STORE, AUTa%M3fI: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale III., and Greggs Station, Ul. 120 The American Florist. Feb. 6, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., BIG SUPPLY OF Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnation Tulips, Fancy Pink, Red and Yellow. Fancy Long Beauties-Fancy Killarney White Killarney-Killarney Brilliant-Killarney Queen Cottleyas—Lilies—Valley— Daffodils-- Jonquils. Orchids. Cattleyas Beauties. Specials Sd-in. long HO- ill. long 24-in. long 18 to 20-in Short per 100, Pur Uoz. .$4.00 and $6.00 Per I)oz. $6 01) B.OO 4.00 3.00 2.00 8.00 to 10 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses— Continued. Per 100 Rx. long $10.00 Killarney i t White Kill. I'""« . Tir 1 Medium Aaron Wards J ^^^^^ ^^ „q ^^ Russell — Ex. long " Long Medium $16.00 to Short 6.00 to 8 00 6.00 5.00 25.00 20.00 18.00 12.00 Roses. Pi^r 100 Hndley $8.00 to $18.00 Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Carnations. Richmond Milady Sunburst liulnaria Brilliant Kill, yueen Short Split. Medium Fancy Por 100 $2.00 3.00 4.00 lix. long $15.00 Long $10.00 to 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Lily of the Valley. Per 100 Kxtra Fancy $ 5.00 1st Quality 4.00 2nd Quality $2.00 to .S.OO Miscellaneous. Per too Jonquils and Daffodils $3.00 to $ Romans 3.00 to Paper Whites Sweet Peas 1.50 to FVeesia Tulips Easter I/ilies Violets, double 0.75 to Violets, single Mexican Ivy Smilax per doz. , $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to Asparagus Plumosus, string, 50c. L/eucothoe Adiantum 76 to Galax, bronze and green per 1000, Eastern Ferns " " Boxwood per bu., 25c, per case, SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. Accessories for St. Valentine Daj CORSAGE SHIELDS Chiffon, $2.00 do/,.; 'I'ransparent, 50c doz. SPECIAL CORSAGE TIE No. 5 ribbon with tassels, $1.25 per doz. 4-INCH PINS, PEARL-HEADED All colors, $1.00 per jijross. HUGHES' VALENTINE BOX 24x5x3>^ inches, $2.00 for ten. mm- ELEVENTH HOUR ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. ARNOLD'S VALENTINE BO White glazed with red heart and arrow on covi Per 100 . Pei 10x6x51^, - $5.50 30x5x314. - $t) 12x8x5, - - 6.50 24x8x4, - - 71 24x5x3 K - - S.7S Special prices on best quality three stripe chiffti Per yd. Pf,' 2 in. Waterproof 2 c 6 in. Plain . 3: 4 in. Plain . 2'.^c All Colors. 19^5- The^ American Florist. 121 BROS. CO ig Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS irgest supply of choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. 3-in, Cb P0I8. ch pots. cb pots, ch pots, ch pots, icb tubs, cb tubs, cb tubs. cb tubs. Kentla Belmoreana Sinwle Plants pots. $2.00 per do/ ; $15.00 per 5 tof) leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. U to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 in, 24 in. 2» to 30 in. .32 to .34 in. 40 to 42 in. 40 in., heav 42 to 44 in, 45 to 48 in. .58 to fi4 in. Each $0.35 1.00 1..50 2.00 3.00 3.5U Specimens. $20 00 to $40 00. 100. hiirh hiKh high hiKh hiiih y heavy 4.00 heavy 5.00 high 7.50 Kentla Forsterlana biDKle Plants 3-in. pots. $2 00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. FERNS cb pots, cb pots, ch pots, cb tubs, cb tubs. ch tubs, ch tubs. 5 to b leaves. 5 to 6 leaves. 5 to it leaves 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, f) to 7 leaves, (i to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 in. hiKh 28 to .30 in. hiKh 34 to .36 in. hiuh 46 to 48 in. hiuh 50 to ,54 in, hich 5to5H It. hiKh 6to6H It. high 0 35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 Kentla Forsterlana Made-up Plants ch pots. 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high cb pots, 3 plants in a pot. 3f> to .38 in. ch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 40in. ch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 44 in. ch tubs. 3 plants in a tub. 48 to 54 in. ch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 52 to 56 in. ch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high cb tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft, ch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 6 ft. high ry strong specimens in 15 inch tubs. $15,00, $18,00 and $25.00, Each $1,50 high 2.50 3 00 3.50 500 6.00 8.00 high 10.00 12,00 7 plants. high high high high Kentla Belmoreana Mnde up ri.TntK ^rin. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $1.25 7-in, pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high 3 50 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenll 4 in. pots, nicely characterized, .50 cents. 7-in. pots 22-in. high 30 32-in spread .$2.C0 7-in. pots. 26-in. high 34-36 in- spread 2.50 8- in. tubs, i^rand specimens 3.50 Areca Lutescens 6-in. pots. 3 plants in pot 1.00 7-in. pots. 3 plants in pot 1.50 .Boston. Whltmanl, Roosevelt. 5 inch, each $0.25 per doz $ 3.00 6 inch, each 50 7 inch, each 75 Sinch.each 1.00 lOinch.each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.,50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All th(! leading varieties, liom 65c to $3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veltchll Highly colored. 4-in , .SOc: 5-in., 75c to $1.00: 6-in., $1.50; 7-in,, $2.(X) to $2,50 each Cyclamen In bloom, mostly light-colon d stock but a limited supply of dark colored and salmon colored plants. Sin,, $5.00; 6-in,, $7..50 per doz. : 7 in,, $1.25 each. Dracaena Termlnalls Highly colored, extra hnc. 4-in.. $3.00 ppr doz.; 5-in.. $5.tO per doz. ; 6-in . $7.50 per doz. Robusta per doz 6 00 perdoz 9 00 per doz 12.00 Araucarlas Excelsa, line stock. .50c. 7.5c. $l.(«) each. Compacts, large plants. $l..50 lo $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green. 5-in. pots. 10-12 leav.s. tl 00. Variegated. 5-in. pois. 10 12 leaves. $1.50, Rubber Plants \\\ sizes from 2.5c to 50c each. Strong foliaffe, Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, 50c to 75c each, English Ivy Strong stock, 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos Weddelllana 2-in., $1.,50 per do/., $10.00 i)er 1( 0. 190.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-in. and 2-in. plants. $3.(iO per 100; $25.00 per ICOO. Larger lots, prices on appl. cation. lOither Eehniary or M arch delivery. Cannas Dry roots. 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wal ace 2 50 22 (Kl Souv. de A. Crozy 2 ,= 0 22 10 Mmi\ Bcrat 2 00 20 00 (Jladiator 2 .'0 22 Oo Venus 2 50 22 00 li-an Tissot 2 50 22 (iQ (Jueen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 Ofl Pres. Meycis 2 00 2'> Oq Egandale 2 50 22 Oq David Harum 2 50 22 On Mrs. Kate Gray 2 50 22 00 }&•■ Lily of the Valley In Pots, in bloom, 6 inch, 76 cents each; 25 pips to the pot. ALL FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants JStern headciuarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders novir for future deliver afted. 2H-inch. Per 1000 iiell $130 00 I ;lia 1.30 00 1 ey .... 120 no I Geo. Shawyer 110 00 l.nWard IIOOO j irnev 1 10 00 UeKillarncy Ill) CO tirnev Brilliant 110 00 ■ mond 110 00 aric or Taft 1 10 00 leBtunner 100 00 rSH inch grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to priccsquoted above. Per 5000 $600 00 600 00 550 00 50OO0 500 00 .500 00 5(0 00 ,500 00 500 00 500 00 Own Root, 2H-inch, Per ICOO Per 5000 White Killarney $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 BulgarieorTaft 60(0 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Sunburst 60 00 275 00 Milady CO 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant 60(0 275 00 Hadlcy 70 00 ,300 00 Prince d'Arenberg 60 00 275 00 CHRYSANTHEIVIUIVIS Hcidguartcra forthc best commercini varieties of ('IirvsanlhemiiniB: 2W-inch and rooted cuttinns. lor commercial k'rowcrs only, varieties as are Kfown in larL'e (juantitics. Bookini,: orders now. Shipped when wanted. List includes ooly such I ™.xwoe.srv*«,.T,.s.v.aop™... ilUs Marvella French, latu white $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per lOCO Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis, R. C. per I i - 100 lOrt) nil's Advance $2 50 $22 00 1'iIm r F,ost 2 50 22 00 ■ L'ln.n Poehlmann 2 ,50 22 00 'arl.sKazer 2 50 22 (0 l.'^e I'apworth 2 50 22 00 ' II Chndwick 2 .50 22 00 "'Illy Eaton 2 ,50 22 00 iiiiwood Hall 2 ,50 22 00 'DT 2 50 22 00 -Sth's Ideal 2 50 (into 2 .50 22 00 'ceSalomon 2 50 22 00 2H-inch per 100 1(X)0 J3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 OO K. C. per PINK- 100 inno McNiece 12 50 $22 00 3 00 3 00 300 3 no 3 01 3 00 3 00 3ro 3 00 3 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 Maud Dean 2 .50 R. E. Loeben 2 50 PattT 2 50 Wells' Late Pink 2 .50 Chieftain 2 50 R. C YELLOW- 100 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 per 1000 2V,-\nz\> per YELLOW- 100 1000 100 1000 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 .50 $22 00 $3 00 J27 00 $3 00 $27 00 YellnwSalrmon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 00 BKONZE-O. H Kahn 2.50 22 00 3 00 27 CO KED-Schrimpton 2.50 22 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Hero are two of last year's introductions that wo be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will 2V,-inch per grow these in (luantities ourselves: 100 fOO Chamolon.red.$() (lOper KX); $.50 00per lOno. $3 00 $27 00 Philadelphia, liirht pink, $^,.0(i per 100: $=0 00 per 3 00 27 00 1000 Wlnsor. $20 00 per 1000. Scarlet Glow. $25 00 3(0 27 00 per inoo. Gorgeous. $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. 27 00 27 (10 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 Chrysolora 2 .50 22 00 Bonnalfon 2 «0 22 00 122 The American Florist. Feb. 6. R0SE5--A BIG CROP Now being cut of extra choice blooms in all lengths of stem. We call attention to our Killarney, 36 inch stems, big fine heads and perfect color. They are better than American Beauties at the present time. Price, 15c for these extra specials Sweet Peas —The true Zvolaneck varieties now coming with fine long stems, colors mostly pink and lavender. Easter Lilies — Large flowers on fine long stems. Fancy Red Carnations— The Belle Washburn, the queen of all red Carnations — nothing better for St. Valentine's day. CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES. Per doz. Specials, stems 48 in. and over $6,00 36 in. stems 6.00 24 to 30 in. stems 4.00 18 to 24 in. stems $2.00 to 3.00 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killarney. Per loo specials, extra long stems $12.00 Ivong 10.00 Medium length stems $6.00 to 8.00 Rhea Reid-Bulgaria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Long 10.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 16 in 8.00 Shorter stems $5.00 to 6.00 Carnations. Per loo Fancy red, very choice $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice $3.00 to 4.00 Fancy white and light pink, very choice. 3.00 to 4.00 Easter Lilies per doz., $2.00 12 00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites 2.00 to 8.00 Tulips 2.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 3.i'0 Sweet Peas, assorted colors 1.00 to 1.50 Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to 3.00 Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 Short length stems 4.00 to 5.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, ni., and Greggs Station, Dl. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CfllCAGO, ILL CMcasfo. DISAQBEBLiBLE WEATHEK. The disagreeable weather of the past week has affected trade somewhat with the result that stock is a trifle more plentiful and the market is not as iirm as it was last week. The weather at this writing has turned colder again, however, and a gradual im- provement in business will likely re- sult. Short and medium stemmed roses •are still scarce, but there are plenty ■of the fancy grades obtainable. Rich- mond roses are more plentiful than they have been and the same holds ;good for American Beauties, but at 'that both are cleaning up well each day at good prices. Killarney roses are more plentiful as are White Kil- larney and the supply of Prince de .Bulgaria and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer seems •to be steadily increasing. Killarney iBrllliant roses are arriving in fine con- jdition now and some choice Sunburst land Mrs. Aaron Ward are also seen. ^■Carnations are seen in large supply •everywhere, but are moving fairly well. iSome choice stock is obtainable in this lline at present and the better grades I especially srrm to be moving as well |as can be expected, all things consid- ;ered. Orchid.s are in large supply, but the supply of gardenias is very small and it is almost impossible to supply the demand at times. Sweet peas have improved greatly in quality and the supply is much larger. Violets have not been moving any too well the past week and have been sold in large quantities at very low prices. Lilies are plentiful and so is lily of the val- ley, but the latter is cleaning up pretty well each day. Jonquils, tulips, Paper White narcissi, freesias and Romans are arriving in larger quantities and some very choice stock is obtainable in all these lines. Greens of all kinds are plentiful and from present indi- cations it appears as if there will be a large supply of choice stock in all lines for St. Valentine day to select from at reasonable prices. This is getting to be quite a big flower day and the retailers everywhere should bear in mind that February 14 is rap- idly approaching and make up their orders and place them as early as pos- sible. NOTES. The programme of the next florists' club meeting will include an old-fash- ioned smoker for which Chairman Fink, of the good-of-the-club committee, says all arrangements have been com- pleted. The transportation committee will make a preliminary report on the San Francisco convention trip. The meeting will be held at the Hotel Bis- marck, Thursday evening, February 4, at 8 o'clock. John Kruchten says his shipments of gardenias are very small now, and that it is impossible for him to supply any- where near the demana. I9I5- The America n Fl orist. 123 VX v^CJ^^ v^ ^., %^^^r-^''3i \^. vW V\v /-3=3^- \ \ .tffia \^ THIS RANGE WILL BE IN NICE CROP WITH Roses for St. Valentine Day so PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH US TOR Beauties^ Richmond, Milady, Killarney, White Killarney, My Maryland, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Russell. Large supply of Choice Stock in all the best new and standard varieties. Try a few of our new Pink Seedling Josie Merle, the best shipping variety on our list. Our supply of stock always so Large that we can supply you when others cannot. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 30-36-inch stems 24-iDch stems 20-incb stems Short stems Per doz, $4 00 3 00 2 50 1 CO RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 to J12 00 Select 8 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 K";^rnarney:::: ( |p?-'= vfw uo^.ionH ,' Select.. My Maryland Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward.. Medium Short... Specials. Mrs. Chas. Russell ^ Short... Roses, our selection, per 100 ( Specia ) Select I ) Mediu f Short. Per 100 $10 00 8 00 (• 00 4 00 Per Doz. $2 50 2 00 1 50 75 to 1 00 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 select 2 00 to 3 00 SweetPeas l 00 to i 50 Harrisil..perdoz., $1 SO to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 1 OOto I 25 Stevla 1 50 Smilax eer doz.. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per buach . .50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucottioe Sprays, p«r 100 75c to 1 00 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. 124 The American Florist. Feb. 6. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock. Prices Right. Beauties-Roses Bassett & Washburn are more than pleased with the splendid record that their new red seedling carnation Belle Washburn made last week when it won the silver medal at the Buffalo exhibi- tion of the American Carnation So- ciety on January 27-28. This splendid variety has attracted much attention on the local market the past year and will be distributed on January 1, 1916. A cordial invitation is extended to all local and visiting florists to inspect this variety at the firm's greenhouses at any time that they desire, for it has been given a most thorough test and found to be such an unusually fine variety that this firm does not hesi- tate a moment to back it up with their .business reputation of 22 years as .growers for the cut flower trade. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling a large variety of seasonable cut flowers now, including everything in bulbous stock and a fancy grade of American Beauty roses. Florida grown gladioli are still seen in large supply daily at this store and are meeting with good demand. Business has been good right along, A. L. Vaughan reports, and while conditions have not been what they should be the opening of this week, they could hardly expect to be otherwise with a heavy storm raging throughout the country as was the case the last few days. Peter Reinberg will grow as many Ophelia roses as possible this year, and at the very least 20.00D, according to Emil Reichling, superintendent of the Reinberg greenhouses, w^ho paid the store force a visit on February 1. He is firmly convinced that this is the best variety in its class that is now being grown at the Reinberg establishment, and adds that the E. G. Hill Co, cer- tainly picked a winner when it placed this rose on the market. Mr. Reinberg ' was confined to his home several days this week with a severe cold, but is up and around again. >J. J. Wietor says that business con- tinues to be very good at Wietor Bros.' store and that while the disagreeable weather of the past few days has affected trade somewhat stock in all lines is cleaned up well at their estab- lishment each day at satisfactory prices. Killarney and Richmond roses are in good crop with them now and a large .supply is to be seen at the store now. Phil Brodbeck says that the damage to his roses by gas last week was so severe that he does not expect to cut any more flowers for at least three or four months. The plants are com- pletely stripped of their foliage and one cannot realize how much the dam- age really is unless a visit is made to the place. H. B. Kennicott is well pleased with the Wfiy business has been at Kenni- H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES, Secy. ) >^ INC. "^ aS^ Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty YOUR PARTNER could not take greater care in filling YOUR ORDERS if he was on this Market just to BUY FOR YOU. YOU CANNOT buy our quality of Flowers elsewhere at a lower price, and YOU CANNOT buy our quality of service elsewhere AT ANY PRICE. Very truly yours, PERCY JONES. cott Bros. Co.'s store since he became president and .says that January 30 was the best day that the firm has had for some time. Roses and bulbous flowers are now featured in good sun- ply at this store. The Retail Florists' Association met at the Hotel Bismarck last Monday, February 1, when several important papers were read and thoroughly dis- cu.ssed. A Dutch luncheon was served and the 30 members present had a most enjoyable time. Another meeting will be held in about two weeks. Phil Schupp reports that the demand for lily of the valley has been brisk all week at the J. A. Budlong store and that the cuts are cleaned up nicely each day. His firm will have a large cut of this stock as well as roses for St. Valentine Day. It is rumored that one of the em- ployes of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association will be married in the near future. Paul Klingsporn, Michael Pink and Mr. Niessen are already benedicts, so only one guess is necessary. Otto W. Frese, with Poehlmann Bros. Co., received a folder this week from the Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn., which contained an interior view of its very pretty store. g Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. Mintion the American Florist when writing The George Wittbold Co. will start to decorate the Coliseum this week for the Cement Show, which opens on February 10 and closes on February 17. Mrs. Irene Williams of the Atlas Floral Co. is on the sick list and every- body is missing the "Merry Widow" now. Erne & Klingel are experiencing a good call for fancy sweet peas, which they are handling in quantity. "The E. C. Amling Co. is showing a large quantity of bulbous stock, espe- cially fancy tulips. The Frank Floral Co. is receiving regular shipments of fancy Butterfly sweet peas now. 19^5- The American Florist. 125 BEAUTIES=ROSES CARNATIONS Violets, Sweet Peas, Valley, Lilies, Tulips, Paper Whites, Jonquils, Gladioli, Romans, Freesias, Orchids and everything in the line of Green Goods. Try us on your next order and you will have no complaint whatever to make. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Long stems $4 00 36-inch stems 3 BO 24 to 30-inch stems. 3 00 20-inch stems 2 60 18-inch stems 2 00 12 to 15-inch stems. $1 00 to 1 60 Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium .' 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 Per doz. W.Killarney Killarney " Brilliant Ward.. Fancy.. iMed.... Sunburst Short. Per 100 $10 00 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 ROSES, our selection. Carnations, common.. 2 00 to Fancy Splits Valley 3 00 to Violets 50 to Jonquils Gladioli 6 On to Freesia (choice white) 3 00 to Paper Whites Romans Stevia LiUeS per doz., Callas per doz., Sweet Peas Smilax per doz., Adiantum Asparagus Strlngs.ea. , Asp. PlumoSUS bunch, Fancy Ferns . per 1000, Wild Smilax.. per case, Boxwood. ..per lb., 25c; 60 lbs. Leucothoe Sprays Mexican Ivy 4 00 3 00 4 00 1 50 4 00 75 3 00 8 00 4 00 $1 50 to 1 60 to 76 to 86 to Per 100 $3 00 3 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 00 76 50 2 60 5 00 7 50 75 76 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., ^eo^-s j-£3g CHICAGO Z M ErA H N THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS ROSES % CARNATIONS Our supply of roses is steadily increasiuK now thiii our Growers are coming in crop again and this is especially true in regard to Prince de Hulgarie and Ricbmond of unusually tine quality, so if you can use any stock in either of these two varieties you would do well to place your order with us. because our stock is perfect in every respect and our supply is lar^e enough so that we can fill all orders at prices that will meet with your approval, lii addition to Richmond and Bulgarie we have all the other new and standard roses as well as Araeririui Heautios and are always ready to serve you. In Carnations we have every variety that is worth handling and can take as good care of you in this line as we can in Roses. For St. Valentine Day Large sui>ply of the finest Freesias that you ever had an opportunity to buy. Also Tulip.s, Romans. Narcissus, Violets, Sweet Peas. Valley, etc. Hear in mind that "you can obta-in whatever you need In seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens from us. for our line is so complete that if any particular item is desireil and is to bo had, it is usually at our estalilishment. We Are Wholesalers Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phone Central 3284. Chicago his local customers. His Arm had a good call for its special folding Valen- tine boxes and late orders for same are being filled as quickly as they arrive. Joseph Ziska & Sons are now manu- facturing wire lamp shades in addition to its regular line of wire floral de- signs. Business at this house is re- ported to be very good and John and Joseph Ziska manage to fill enough or- ders to keep Raymond and his delivery truck going all day. M. C. Gunterberg is booking orders for violets for St. Valentine's Day at At Zech & Mann's store Prince de Bulgaria roses are arriving in splendid condition as well as in large quantities and the same holds good for fancy freesia, which is in good demand now. Miss Carrie Zech, a daughter of the senior member of this firm, is still confined to the Presbyterian hospital, where she is receiving treatment for neuritis. ^ Budlong's eBIug Ribbon Valley. S. Preund of the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. has returned from an out-of- town trip, which covered a period of several weeks and is now calling on jrices which would lead one to be- ieve that they will be plentiful then. 126 The American Florist. Feb. 6, 'Wire WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1 79- 1 8 1 - 1 83 N. Wabash Avenue, e o. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 42 Automatic 44-864 Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets and All Other Seasonable Stock Solicited. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has its supply department well stocked up with groods for the coming season and ac- cording to T. E. Waters, who is in charge, business is showing much im- provement. At the greenhouses in Morton Grove a nice lot of lily of the valley in six-inch pots, in bloom, is ready for immediate use and is meet- ing with good demand among the re- tailers who feature it in their window displays. J. Mergen, the well known West Twelfth street florist, has the sym- pathy of the trade in the loss of his son, Henry J. Mergen, whose death occurred January 30. He was 26 years of age and was well known in the local market for he was formerly iden- tified with his father in business. The funeral was held from the family resi- dence at 2526 Avers avenue and in- terment was at Oak Ridge cemetery. The civil service board of the West Chicago park commissioners will hold an examination for florists February 24, at 9 a. m., at the Garfield Park pavilion. Applications must be filed in the office of the board in Union park before 5 p. m., February 23, 1915. Application blanks may be obtained at the office of the board in Union park or at the West park play- grounds. Frank F. Benthey is now making his headquarters at Kennicott Bros', store at 163 North Wabash avenue and will hereafter sell the output of the Benthey greenhouses at I'Jew Castle, Ind., through this store. Mr. Benthey, as usual, will have personal supervision over the Benthey roses and will give his customers the same attention as in the past. Philip L. McKee of the John C. Mon- inger Co., is back from a pleasant busi- ness trip to Milwaukee, Wis., where he called on quite a number of the grow- ers. He reports that he found them all in good spirits and pretty well satisfied with business conditions so far this year. Sidney Buchbinder is doing double duty at Buchbinder Bros, store. 518 Milwaukee avenue, where the Buch- binder refrigerators are sold, since his father, Henry Buchbinder. has been confined to the hospital, where he re- cently underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis. John Risch, of Weiland & Risch, ex- pects to see a shortage in Mrs. Chas. Russell rose plants before the plant- ing season is over if one-third of the inquiries that are now being received turn out to be orders. Percy .Tones is strong on fancy car- nations this week and is supplying his trade with some very choice Enchan- tress and other leading varieties. He reports a brisk demand for chiffon and other supplies. A. T. Pyfer says that the demand for carnation cuttings at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store is much better than it has been and several large or- ders have been booked the past few days. A little baby girl gladdened the house- hold of George Propps and wife last week. The happy father is employed as salesman at George Perdika's South Dearborn .street store. St. Louis. MARKET CLEANS UP WELL. The cold, cloudy weather which pre- vailed last week caused stock in general to be quite scarce. Roses were very scarce and carnations cleaned up at good prices. A good demand in funeral work cleaned up narcissi, lilies and greens of all kinds, and at this wi-iting a thaw has taken place, with propects of cooler weather. NOTES. J. J. Beneke received a telegram from Fred Ammann, of Edwardsville, 111., that St. Louis had been selected as the next meeting place of the American Carnation Society and that he had been elected vice-president. The florists' club dance took place January 27, but owing to the very severe weather the attendance was cut down, but the crowd that was there had a splendid time. Young & Sons had the decorations for the second annual Imperial ball, January 25, over 5,000 carnations being used. Alphonse Artman, of Mullanphy Florists, will be married in the spring. Congratulations are in order. Ed. Kalisch, of Kalisch Bros., hns been on the sick list, but is now out again attending the store. Frank Vennemann was in town re- cently. He is cutting some nice car- nations. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has a fine stock in double violets. ■ The annual report of the trustees of Shaw's Garden is out. Arthur Waldman reports the cut dower trade good. Robert J. Windier had a very prettily decorated window. O'Leary Floral Co. says trade is improving. Moss Floral Co. reports business good. W. F. Wichita, Kan. TKADE HOLDING UP TO AVERAGE. The past month will show about the usual volume of business for Jan- uary, with funeral work furnishing a good part of the demand. There seems to be a conservative tendency abroad, even in the land of the big wheat crop, and while the volume of business is fair, there prevails a feel- ing that it ought to be better. Grow- ing conditions have been fair during the month, and the local supply has improved both in quality and quantity. NOTES. Fire destroyed the boiler room and packing shed of the J. R. Sites lettuce houses January 26. The ends of two greenhouses were destroyed with con- siderable damage to the glass and almost a total loss of crops therein. A third house was slightly damaged. Fortunately the weather was mild, and with hard work repairs were made to it and the heating plant in time to save it, with but partial loss of crop. F. Kuechenmeister handled the decoration for the banquet of the state cattlemen's convention last week; about one thousand were served. W. H. Culp & Co. are showing fine azaleas and Begonia Lorraine, and are just right with a crop of violets I for the Valentine trade. Valentine Day Baskets Pretty heart shaped styles, made especially for this occasion. Order as early as possible. fOr the the day is rapidly approaching. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue. Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armit- age Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. Smith & Young Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers and Supplies 228 East Ohio Street INDIANAPOLIS. IND. The G. R. Bixby greenhouses have a heavy crop of nice sweet peas, which is kept cleaned up by the less fortunate florists. Chas. P. Mueller's greenhouses are sending in some very good American Beauty roses. W. I. CHITA. I9I5- The American Florist. 127 U D. Phono Kandolph 5449 176 ^^.^Iict\i{J8J^ Ava. "^^ CKice>>.^o ERNE & KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6S78 CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. "SSo'f Cut Flowers Telepbone Randolph 2758. Creenbonses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., C^iiig^ 66 E.Randolph St., c^M^a f^m^ CHICAGO, ILL. ^S^^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists so East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 328 Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Lone Diitance Phone, Randolph 3010 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorg^e Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Deaaty, RicbmonCL KlUamey and While Klllamey roses. All orders siTeD prompt attentioD, Try Bt. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO M^entiori the American FVoriat when writing J. a BCDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAOO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLES AU VALLEY, ROSES and CARNAHONS cpnuicp nc A Specialty bnUWcH Ur Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist xvhen writing ¥lioMe Flower M^rKeU Current Price List Perdoz. Roses, Beauty, specials . 36-in 30in 24 in.. .. 20-in.. .. 15in. ... 12-in $6 00 500 4 00 3 CO 2 00 1 50 7S@1 CO Per 100 Killarney Brilliant 4 00@15 00 Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@12 00 Richmond 4 00@15 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 '■ Rhea Reid 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00012 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 D0@30 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00@15 00 ■■ Milady 4 00@15 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00 '■ Hadley 4 00@15 00 ,] Ophelia 4 00@15 00 Our selection 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Cattleyas... perdoz 4 00 to 6 00 Freesias 3 00@4 00 ■ Gladiolui (Southern) 6 00 Gardenias $2.00@$4.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 50@15 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia 1 SO® 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 2 00 Tulips 4 00 Valley 3 00© 4 00 Violets 75® 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 Ferns " 2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75® 1 00 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosu8Strini;s..eacb, 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Soreoeeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 boxwood. 25c per lb. E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 £. Randolph Street CHICAGO. L. D. Ybones Central 1078 and 1977. Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesaii Florists' Supplies Write for Oar New Catalog WietorBros. g;^^'-i', CUT FLOWERS All tel«eraph and telephone orders citcd prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago itention the American Floriat when torttint 128 The American Florist. Feb. 6, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greening Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs. (about lO.OUO to 11 000 pins.) Price, per box, $1.50: 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS )S^^*^iontM. ST. LOUIS, MO. iililllet aid ETeiTtliiiiE in Siason always on lianfl Philadelphia. SHORT SUPPLY ADVANCES PBICES. Stock in many lines still continues scarce, roses particularly selling -up very close, and one has to make a round of the commission houses to get together a dozen special American Beauties, a few at each place making up the total. Prices have advanced very materially, being higher now than they were at the holidays. Growers hope before long, with the crops coming on, to be able to relieve the situation. If in turn, the retailers could only do something to create an increasing demand, and keep it more in unison with the supply, ev- erybody would be happy. Carnations continue in abundance, with the quality fine Something has been said about Enchantress running out; the stock here is fine and it is one of the leading sorts in this market. Sweet peas sell well, the orchids having the call and easily hold their own in the race with all other flowers Bulbous stock is now plentiful; tulips are seen in all colors; Golden Spur daffodils are large stocks in all the commission houses; Paper White narcissi are easing up, $5 to $7.50 per 1,000 being the price last week. Cattleyas are seen much above the de- mand, still really select flowers com- mand a good price. Callas and Easter lilies are abundant, as is lily of the valley. Violets are offered at a dis- count, owing not so much to a large supply, as a poor demand, the business in the stores being light. Gardenias have sold well the past week, although there appears to be enough to supply special sales in some of the stores at 10 cents each, for very good, fresh stock, but a trifle short In the stems. Good asparagus and maidenhair are in demand; there scarcely ever seems a surplus of this necessary stock and yet the retailer gets no profit out of hand- ling It, unless it is purchased outright, as it goes a little at a time without charge with almost all purchases. Mme. Van der Cruyssen azaleas are now of- fered, some very well flowered plants being seen. Primula malacoldes, with its wealth of dainty blossoms. Is also a welcome addition to the pot plants. Bulb pans, hyacinths, tulips and dafto- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245 448 MU- waukee St., p.o.Bozzoa. Mllwaukee.Wls. fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Supplies and Wire Designs. ^^ _ m^ m I ^— > MM ^ 1 Wholesale Florist. C« A* IVUtllllN) 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMeHo¥crMM'Kel>s Philadelphia, Feb. 3. Per 100 Roaea, Beauty, extra 25 00@35 Ut first 800(81500 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00015 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00(815 00 •• Mock 600(81500 Hadley 8 00(812 00 " Bulgaria 6 00(810 00 " Sunburst 6 00(812 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 35 00(850 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@lO 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50 Violets 75® 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00@ 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Feb. 3. Roses, Beauty, special " " fancy extra No. 1. Per 100 35 00 30 00 15 00 8 00 Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 • My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 •• Sweetheart 2 00(8 3 00 Carnations 2 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 SweetPeas 50® 75 Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch, $1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch. 35®40 " Sprays oerbuncb. 35@40 dils, are also offered and they are very good for the season. CLUB MEETING. The February meeting was rather sllraly attendee!. Matters connected with the S. A. F. were the feature. Adolph Farenwald reported that the national committee has definitely de- RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shlppert in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply youi wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. 0. BERNINC. Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. HOLESALE FLORAL 1310 PineSt,STLOinS MO. Central 1474 Olive r Milwaukee, Feb. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 4 00 Killarney and W.KjIlarney 4 00®10 00 Ward, Taft. Sunburst 4 00610 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00025 00 Richmond 3 00010 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lilies per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch. 25c ®SOc Valley 2 OOQ 4 00 Violets 50© 1 00 Slevia 2 00 i9'5- The American Florist. 129 EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best qaality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns mooey can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 12th and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. cided to rent convention hall for the international exhibition to be held next year. President Burton was di- rected to urge the executive commit- tee of the S. A. F., at its coming meeting, that the society take up the work of nation-wide 'publicity to the end that the general public will take a greater interest in horticultural matters, plants, flowers, etc.. for the adornment of the exterior and inte- rior of the house. Such work will, they feel, be sure to redound to the benefit of the trade generally. A re- cital on the Edison diamond disc phonograph, with the compliments of the company, was given after the meeting adjourned. NOTES. The Habermehl Bellevue-Stratford store used imported heather and broom in their window decoration. Several nicely flowered specimens of ericas were also a feature, as were baskets of cyclamens. Their Ritz- Carleton store window was done in yellow, well flowered acacias and forced Forsythia sprays, with choice cattleyas, making a fine display. Very unique store fittings ot special pat- terns will make this shop very beauti- ful. The large flower case is a model of efficiency in arrangement and light- ing. A large, high-ceilinged basement with an auxiliary Bower case gives them a commodious work room where orders may be assembled without con- fusion in the store. Stewardson Brown, botanist of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, has gone to Porto Rico with Nathaniel Britton, director of the New York Botanical garden. The flora of this tropical clime will interest them for the next two months. Choice white and pink Killarney, splendid flowers, together with Lady Hillingdon and a few Hadley roses, are the varieties in the Jos. Heacock Co.'s stock. There is a magnificent stock of kentias at its Wyncote place. Spring flowers continue a feature with the Leo Niessen Co. There is a large assortment of choice stock in variety. , Rooted carnation cuttings of the leading varieties are handled in large quantities. The Century Shop ran a special sale of Imported Scotch heather last week in honor of Burns' birthday. Special plaid covered boxes tied with plaid ribbon, were a feature. Easter and calla lilies, together with a large assortment of orchid sweet peas, were the leaders with the Ber- ger Brothers. Select lily of the val- ley was also a feature. Pennock Bros', window was very attractive last week, arranged with fancy boxes and baskets of heather and other choice flowers. The M. Rice Co.'s handy desk cal- endar has made quite a hit; it is something better than most things in this line. A cattleya with 27 blooms was one of the features in H. H. Battle's win- dow last week. W. Atlee Burpee and his son are spending a month in Costa Rica. K. Detroit, Mich.— Chas. H. Maynard has sold his interest and severed his connection with the Flower Growers' Corporation. Mr. Maynard has not fully decided where he will locate, but will remain in the trade. From now on you will need more EASTER LILIES Get fresh fine stock from The Lily Grower of the middle West. We also have fine Adiantum Croweanum fronds at $1.00 per lOO. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Oliio. Boston, Feb. 3. i'er luo Roses, Beauty 5 00@35 00 ■■ Killarney Queen 2 50@ 8 00 " White and Fink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 '■ Hadley 1 00@10 00 " Cardinal 1 00i812 00 " Mock 1 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 •• Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00@ 8 00 " Ward and Hillinirdon 1 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 50@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@5n 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 DO Sweet Peas S0@ 1 CO Violets, single 750 1 00 medium 50® 75 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 select 1 SO® 3 00 Buffalo, Feb. 3. Roses. Beauty, special, doz.. $5 00@$7 00 fancy. " 3 00® 5 00 extra ■' 2 00® 3 00 No. 1, '• 1 SO® 2 00 Per 100 No.2 4 00 Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@IO 00 Killarney Queen 4 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon 4 00® 6 00 •■ Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 " Ward 500®1000 " Taft 4 00® 10 00 Lilyol the Valley 4 00 Lilies 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00060 00 Carnations 1 500 3 00 Daisies 1 n0(g 1 50 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 Violets 500 60 DaHodils 3 000 4 00 Freesia 3 000 4 tiO Mignonette 3 000 4 00 Paper Whites 1 500 2 00 Peas 500 1 50 Stevia I 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus, per bunch.. 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35@ SO Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Feb. 3. Roses. Beauty per doz.. SI 00@$4 00 Per too Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 000 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 000 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 0C@I5 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bcb., 25c Carnations 2 000 3 00 Orchids, per doz 3 000 3 50 Violets 35© 75 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 350 75 Jonquils.... 3 000 5 00 Rubrum Lilies 4 00© 8 00 BERGER BROS. TIAUTTAC In large assortment, l^r\XlljX.ni9 best varieties. Choice Roses, Orctiids, Valley, Lilies. Send us a trial order. Exceptional shipping facilities. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mentinn the American Florist when writing C. E. CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-34-36 East Third St. CINCINNATI. OHIO Consignments Solicited. Complete Stock ol Florists' Greens and Suppllet Mention the American Florist when toritlnp Manafactnrers and Importers of Florists' Supplies THE MgGALLUM CO., CleTcIand.Ohlo Plttsbnrgli. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Edward Reid WHOUSALI FLOKIST. Choice American Beauties, Rnssells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and UUES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ransttad SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Lodis. Feb. 3. Per lOD Roses. Beauty, medium 8 00312 50 short stems 4 00® 6 00 Killarney 4 00010 00 My Maryland 3 000 6 00 • White Killarney... 6 00610 00 Aaron Ward 3 00© 6 00 " Sunburst 6 00©10 00 " Ophelia 8 00@12 5f» Valley 4 OC Carnations 2 50® 4 00 Rubrum g bO Violets 400 6C Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu.,25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.. 25060 Harrisii ©10 CO Ferns perlOOO, 2 00 Leucotboe per 100, 60 Galai per 1000. 1 25 130 The American Florist. Feb. 6, Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords C.S. cSiCo. NEW YORK JUST RECEIVED:— Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valley Pips CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO, Lilium Formosum. 7/9-in., case of 230 bulbs, $15.00 Lilium Multiflorum. 7/9-in,, Lilium Gisranteum. 7/9in.. case of 300 bulbs, $16.50, , Inc., 90-92 West Broadway. Per 1000. from $12.00 to $16.00 case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. NEW YORK New York. During- the past week there was a scarcity of stock and prices advanced. That was due, rather to the falling off in supply than to any increase in the demand, because there was no increase in demand. Necessarily, in a great city like this there will al- ways be some business, but at the present time the flower business is far below what it should be, and far below what it has been in previous years at this season. Various publi- cations may hand out inflated reports. NEW YORK SPRING SHOW MARCH 17-23. but a trade paper is of no value un- less it gets somewhere near the truth. While roses are yet off crop, there is an increase in the supply of carna- tions and a leading dealer, on Jan- uary 30, advised us that he received more on that day than he could sell. Paper White narcissi are getting pretty well cut out and the price has somewhat advanced. The yellow stock remains about the same as our quo- tations of last week. Orchids and gardenias remain cheap. NOTES. For a comparatively small sized flower stand in City Hall park, near the Brooklyn bridge, Anna Pa- padametri bid $12,120 per year, rent, on January 30, and held it against other bidders. The stand formerly rented for $.50 per month. Miss Papa- dametri, who is well known in the trade, as soon as she was declared the successful bidder, counted out $2,020 as two months' rent in advance. Dorothy Caroline Gunther, aged 12 years, daughter of John Gunther, of Gunther Bros., the well known whole- salers of West 28th street, died on January 28. She had been ill for over a year with heart trouble. Interment was on January 30. Mr. and Mrs. Gunther have the sympathy of many friends. George Vocke, who, for 14 years, has been with Joseph Millang in the rooms of the New York Cut Flower Co., is now selling the carnation stock of F. B. Abrams and Julius Chevally, Blue Point, N. Y. In his section we have .iust noted a handsome floral horse-shoe inscribed : "Prom your em- ployers." M. Barker, of THE American florist, Chicago, after attending the American Carnation .Society's meeting, came on from Buffalo and spent several days in this city. L. B. Coddington, the well known rose grower of Murray Hill, N. J., who is a heavy shipper to H. E. Fro- ment, is reported to be seriously ill with pneumonia. Roman J. Irwin, well known in the seed and plant trade, has taken rooms at 108 W. 28th street. The scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club, January 28, were as fol- lows : J. MlPKera 169 214 167 A. Donaldson 170 163 156 A. M. Ilenahaw 162 147 162 A. Sthawzer 132 127 P. Jacobson 156 184 14U H-. e. Kledcl 158 162 180 J. Blrale 146 1^2 143 A. *•.. t. n E =IE =] f=l THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers Buffalo. STOCK AND DEMAND BALANCE. Weather conditions in Buffalo the past week have been as varied as the population. Stock the past week has been equal to all demands and of good quality. Roses, such as Maryland, Killarney and Ward, are in good condition. Daffodils are improving daily, while tulips are as usual, short stem for the first crop. Carnations are getting better each day, as are also sweet peas. NOTES. The American Carnation Society, which met here the past week, we trust had a pleasant time. The local florists tried to make their visit n memorable one; if they failed it was not their fault. The different com- mittees, headed by S. A. Anderson, W. J. Palmer and Wm. F. Kasting. with their assistants, tried to have everything in readiness. The A. C. S.. like all well organized associations, got right down to business. Their exhibition was a grand one from every point of view. The tables of the local florists in the exhibition hall were excellent, as were also the decorations in the banquet room, showing plainly that carnations can be used very ef- fectively in decorating. Many of the visitors made visits to Palmer's, Scott's and Anderson's green houses. S. A. Anderson is sending in some fine lilac plants which are selling well. Other plants, such as. daffodils, cycla- mens, azaleas and hyacinths, are on sale in all stores. The different stores have had very attractive windows the past week which is in keeping with the Buffalo idea, "make an attractive window and you sell your goods." BANQUET NOTES. The match game between Rochester and Buffalo for the Lord & Burn- ham trophy and won by Rochester will put Buffalo on their mettle. They thought they had a cinch, but Allie Salter and the Glenn team were very much alive, and consequently Buft.alo will have to go to Rochester if they want that cup in Buffalo permanently — and they will have to practice be- fore they go. If the young shoots don't improve, the "has beens," Kas- ting, McClure, Adams and some others, will have to bowl at least one game lo get a score for the regulars. Toastmaster Kasting made good use of his time, not missing many, working the seven minute order only one way. The speakers were Messrs. Valentine, .Strout, F. R. and Wallace Pierson, Urban, Asmus, Neubeck, Goddard and Brown of the sixth city, and W. J. Stewart, who so ably re- sponded to the toast of the ladies who were well represented and were an inspiration to the banquet. John H. Dunlop was an able representJitivc for Canada. JOHN YOUNG vniolesale Commission Florist 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. [ wish to assure my friends throughout tht country that all orders to be shipped, will receiTe my personal attention. Choicest stock in America. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 The young men visitors have got to take their hats off to the other young- sters, Messrs. Evans, Nicholson and Burki. Will they look as hale and hearty after 30 years of conventions as the three boys mentioned? Some one else will have to answer. Bison. Albany, N. Y. Among those who left last week to attend the exhibition and convention of the American Carnation Society at Buffalo were, Fred Henkes, formerly president of the Albany Florists' Club, Thomas F. Tracey, manager of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, and Roman J. Irwin of New York. On their return from Buffalo the three stopped off at Rochester to visit some of the growers' and retail- ers and returned home January 30. On the afternoon of January 26 an extra coach attached to one of the New York Central trains conveyed the New York delegates to the convention west through Albany. At the funeral of R. W. Allen, held at Hudson on January 13, the Albany Florists' Club was represented by Fred A. Danker, formerly president. Louis Menand, and William Hannell. The club sent a fine floral piece, the work of the Rosery. . R, D. ig^s- The American Florist. 131 UtablUhed 1878 101 West 28ik Sim! New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale ConunlMlon Dealer in Cnt nowert. Now prepared for Winter Business. %^s celebrated HADLEY, MUADT and other roses. LILY 01 TffiE VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Gnaranteed. Open *t6i. m. every mornine, Pbones 167 and 4488 Madison Square. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "»»"l ISItlKS?," 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers F. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, - N. Y. Grower of *' Marie JiOuise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK nuHie 890 and 807 Madison Sqaare. 20 Years' Experience. Fraok H. Traendlj Charles Schenck Traendly ^ Schenck WWoah Fbriris uJ U Flm Eickuff 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orcblds, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading g:rowers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 2eth Street NSW YORK CITY Taievkone: 3804 Madison Sqnare. }obn ], Rernolds, Mgr, Phone Madison Sq.4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Conunlsslon Florist 103 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Oklahoma Cltr. TEADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE. Business is keeping up very nicely and storekeepers are more optimistic in their expressions regarding trade conditions than they were two or three weeks ago. The flower store windows are kept in excellent condi- tion with plenty of flowering plants and cut flowers; no town can boast of more artistic window displays than are shown here. NOTES. Thomas Howard, who drives the de- livery automobile for Furrow & Com- Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. e08 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wh« •.! 1 41 1. ~1 , S r» » ..tU Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Michigan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY, IOWA. .\sk for prices now, 1915 crop, Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Mention the American Florist when writing L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8-10 in.. 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnnrh Itipc ■ Pcppci^. HA Plant, Tomato, dpeCiailieb. vine seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Ca. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA. CALIF. Trade Directory Price: $3.00, postpaid American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO rgrs- The Amer i ca n Fl orist. 141 DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS We offer below a short list of the more important varieties that should be sown early. For complete list see our Wholesale Price L,ist. . Dreer's Double Bine Cornflower. Pyrethnim Aureum (Golden Feather) Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) BoD6re. fine compact sort *' Zurich, early flowering dwarf, SmllBX, >4 lb..$1.00 Solanum Capslcastrum (lerusalem Cherry) " Fra Dlavolo, new dwarf Trade Ageratum, Blue Perfection, best dark blue bedder $o Cope's Pet. best light blue bedder .'" \ Alyssum. Little Gem or Carpet of Snow, very dwarf, select stock Antirrbinum^ Giant, in 6 colors, each . *' Giant, finest rai.xed .'.....'.'.".'.' Half dwarf, in 6 colors, each ' Half dwarf, finest. mi.\ed Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, true, greenhouse grown, S3.50 per lOuo s- eds; tSO 00 per 10.000 seeds Asters. (See our Wholesale Latalogue). Begonia, Erfordii. Rosycarmine Gracilis rosea. Rose Gracilis luminosa. Fiery red " Vernon. Orange red dark foliage *■ ^emoerflorens. mixed Candytuft Empress the best white. ^ lb. 60c Centaurea Gymnocarpa, whiie leaved ' ' Dreer's Double blue Cornflower. Vi lb . $2.00 Cineraria Maritima Candidlssima (Dusty Miller) Cobara Scandens, purple Coleus, Dreer's Hybrids, m'xed Dracaena Indivisa, ij Ih . $1.00 Grass Pennisetum Longistyium " ■' Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass')".'.'.".'.'.'.'.'. Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant mixed . Ipomea Grandiflora (Moonflower). Vi lb. $1 25 Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf dark blue... Speciosa dark blue trailing Nierembergia Frutescens Petunia, Ureer's Superb Single Fringed Mixed, 's oj . $1 50. ..... .'.'.'.'. '. '. " Double " ■• 75c per 500 seeds $1.50 per 1000 seeds.. Stocks, Large flowering. lO-week. iti six colois. each „ ' ' finest Mixed Sweet Peas. (See our Wholesale Price List). Tnunbergia. mixed Torenia Foumieri '] Vinca rosea, m 3 colors each !.....!!'.'.'... " ** Finest mixed '.'.'.'.'.' Verbena liybrida, Dreer's Mammoth, in 6 colors each!. ... Finest mixed Pkt. 15 15 ,15 ,20 ,15 20 15 .30 .30 .50 .30 .30 .10 .15 .15 .10 .15 .50 .10 .10 .10 .30 .15 .25 .15 .15 .50 Pkt. Oi. 10 .2S 2.S 1,25 .50 2.50 50 3.50 III .35 10 .25 15 .50 .40 .30 .15 .40 .15 .15 .30 .25 Oz. $0 50 .35 60 .60 .50 .60 .50 2.50 2.00 .20 .35 .60 .20 .40 2 50 .30 .25 .25 1.50 .40 1.25 .50 .50 2.50 2.00 .50 2.00 .60 .50 1.50 1.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PhUadelphia, Pa. Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of AUemania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan. Henderson, Patry, Hose. etc.. at $1.2B per 100. Asp. Plumosus and Sprengerl, 2^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Varlegata, SxSH-in- pots, $5.00 pei 100. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, in bud, $3.00 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2V2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1000. Primula Obconlca, $1.00 per 100 to close out. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000. $17.00 New crop, 1000 to case per 1000. 16.25 Spiraea Gladstone, white 100 to case. $6.00 Peach Blossom, pink lOOto case, 7.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St., St. Louis, Mo. SEASONABLE STOCK Large Quantities Ready For Immediate Shipment. Doz. 100 Acalypha, Macafeana, 2in..$o.50 $3.00 Alyssum. Double Giant and Dwarf. 2in 40 2 00 3 in 7S 3 00 Altemartlieras, 2in.. lOvar. .50 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in.. .75 4.00 Begonia Vernon, mixed. 2 in. .40 2.00 3in 75 3.00 Begonia Gloire de Ctiate- laine. 2in l.OO 4.00 Chrysanttiemums, Hardy Pompon. 100 var.. 2 in 50 2.00 3in 75 3.00 Fuclislas, 20var..2in 50 2.C0 3in 75 3.00 Geraniums, 50 var., standard sorts. 2in 50 2.00 3in 75 3.00 Hardy English Ivy, 2 in 50 2.00 3in 75 3.00 Lantanas, 10 var.. 2in 40 2.00 3in 75 3.00 1000 Do, $18.50 Lemon Verbenas, Aloysia citriodora, 2 in 18.50 3in 25.00 Moonvlnes, white and biue. 18.50 2 in 3 in i^SO Petunias, double mixed and .o.uij single mixed. 2 in 3 in Petunias, double white, 2 in.. 18.50 3in 25.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich. 18.50 2 in 25.00 3in '.!!!!!!!!!.'.'.'.'.'.' , „ ,„ Parlor Ivy (Senecio Scandene) 18.50 2 in. . .. 25.00 3in '.'.!!!!!!.'.'!!!.'.'.' 18.50 Swalnsonla, pink and white. 25.00 2in 18.50 3in '.[I. "'.'.'.['.'.'.'. 18.50 Dahlia Roots and Canna Roots 100 1000 $0.40 .75 $2,00 3.00 $18.50 25.00 .40 .75 200 3.00 18.50 25.00 .40 .75 2.00 3.00 18.50 25.00 .50 .75 300 4.00 25.00 .40 .75 3M 18.50 25.00 .40 .75 2.00 3.00 18.50 25.00 .40 .75 2.00 3.00 18.50 25.00 Send for our regular wholesale catalogue R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., = White Marsh, Md. King Humbert Cannas L,arge dormant roots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 6 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES. Kokomo, Ind. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 4000 extra large bnlt>s in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immedif te delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampi, Fla. Seedsmen requiring the very belt lelections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest iDdependent wholesale rates by sendine their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. 142 The American Florist. Feb. 6, American Association of Norserymen. Henry B. Chasej Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y., Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., June 33-25, 191&. Geneva, N. T.— Maney & Sayre, nur- serymen, have incorporated for $30,000. Philadelphia, Pa. — The Harry S. Betz Nursery Co. has been incorporated for $25,000. Alton, III. — E. H. Riehl was re- elected president of the Alton Horti- cultural Society at the January meet- ing. Delavan, Wis. — F. B. Stowe, former owner of the Phoenix Nursery, died suddenly January 25, at Eureka Spring's, Arlc- El Paso, Tex.— The Wright Nui^ sery & Floral Co., recently organized, has opened a downtown shop at 305 North Stanton street. Reading, Pa. — Members of tlie Berlcs County Agricultural and Horticultural Association have decided that the, 1915 fair will be held September 14-17. We are in receipt of the proceed- ings of the fourth annual meeting of the California Association of Nursery- men, held at San Diego, October 15- 17, 1914. Dallas, Tex.— In lieu of tree-plant- ing day in Dallas, the Waxahachie Nursery Company lias made an offer to give to the school children of this city 1,000 shade trees of a number of different varieties. Peovidence, R. I. — At the fourth an- nual convention of the New England Nurserymen's Association, held Jan- uary 26, C. H. Greaton, of this city, formerly vice-president of the associa- tion, was elected president. Boise, Idaho. — The Idaho State Hor- ticultural Association, at its annual convention, elected the following offi- cers : J. H. Lowell, president; W. S. Starr, vice-president; W. E. Wood, sec- retary; A. E. Gipson, treasurer. SALT Lake City, Utah. — The Utah State Horticultural Society has elected the following officers for the ensuing year : J. C. Knudson, Brigham City, president; Geo. W. Palmer, vice-presi- dent; W. H. Homer, Salt Lake City, secretary- treasurer. Wilmington, Del.— The Peninsula Horticultural Society held its annual meeting January 12-13. The prize list amounted to $1,500. The following officers were elected : Joseph B. Seth, Easton, Md., president; J. L. Soper, Magnolia, Del., first vice-president; Wesley Webb, Dover, Del., secretary- treasurer. Salem, Ore. — Representative Olds in- troduced a bill providing for the creation of a board of horticulture, Jan- uary 21, to consist of five members, to be appointed by the governor, secre- tary of state and state treasurer. The state is divided into districts by the bill, and the commissioner appointed must be a resident of the district for which he is appointed. Provision is made for a secretary at a salary of $100 per month. American Association of Nurserymen. fortieth annual convention. Seven years ago this association held its annual meeting in Detroit, Michigan. At the Cleveland conven- tion of 1914, Detroit was again prac- tically unanimously chosen for the meeting of 1915. So much enthusiasm was evinced in the discussion as to the city in which this anniversary should be celebrated that we consider ourselves warranted in boosting "the city beautiful" in anticipation of June 23-25, 1915. It is such fun to be a "booster," because, after your energy has been spent, such a delightful satis- faction gets up under a man's vest as he congratulates himself on his suc- ce.3S, always, of course, presuming that he has boosted in a good cause. So let us all assume the role of the boost- er in one united effort to make this fortieth anniversary the most notable in the association's history — notable in size of membership, notable in attend- ance and notable in all other ways that shall build up the business of the legitimate nurseryman. To this end let every man look after the fellow who is "not on the list." President Chase is on the war path. He has ap- pointed a committee of seven live men to boost the membership, with Will Munson, of Texas, as chairman. Somethin' doin'. As already announced Hotel Cadil- lac will be headquarters. T. I. Ilgen- fritz is chairman of the committee on arrangements and entertainment. He has made the personal acquaintance of the manager of the hotel, who has promised not only to do his best to give satisfaction equal to that felt seven years ago, but to surpass it as far as his capabilities will permit. The entertainment mill is working and we will shortly be able to take members more fully into the commit- tee's confidence. The program mill is also grinding, and we suggest that members write to C. R. Burr, Man- chester, Conn., any thought they may have that will be helpful to him. I shall be glad to give prompt attention to all enquiries regarding membership, etc. JOHN HALL, Sec'y. Tree Planting Planned for Dallas, Texas. At a meeting of the leaders of the Oak Cliff North Loop Improvement League, January 11, a systematic plan was outlined for conducting the cam- paign of tree planting in that section of the city. The North Loop territory was divided into districts and a cap- tain appointed for each district. These captains will line up the cit- izens in their respective districts and get them pledged to plant trees. It is expected that 1,500 trees will be iVI A N E XT I , English^Stocks! Grafting size, 3-5 m/m, not "as they run," but re-graded here, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.50 the 1000, while they last. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing Lb. Concolor Fir $1 00 10 lbs. $ 7.50 25.00 37.50 .30.00 35,00 3.50 30.00 15.00 25 00 20.00 lbs. at IC ide they lie. VNY, Lb. Scotch Pine $2 50 10 lbs. $20 00 25.00 15.00 1.00 6 50 150 7.50 6.50 4.0O 6.50 s give purity. 111. Douglas Fir 2.75 Am. Arbor Vitae 2.75 Hemlock 4.00 Engleman Spruce 3.50 Colo. Blue Spruce 3 75 European Larch l 75 American Red Oak ..(bu.$2.00) .25 Hard Maple 75 Silver Cedar 50 Wild Black Cherry 25 Jack Pine 3 50 Catalpa Speciosa I.OO Syringa Vulgaris 75 Rhus Glabra .50 Cornus Paniculata 75 Ponderosa Pine 1.75 Pitch Pine 3.00 White Pine 2 50 Will supply H lb. at lb. rates; 5 satisfaction. Before offered to the tr Order at once while supplies are avails THE D. HILL COMFi lb. rates: Vi bu. at bu. rates. Our seec are fully tested for germination and gfp?.. Box 404, Dundee, Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. One year, 12 to 18 inches; IH to 2 feet. Two years, 12 to 18 inches; Wi to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years. 3 to 4 feet; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. Prices will be advanced February first. I offer a lot of 150,000. 2 years, 12 to 18 inches, well rooted and with good tops, at a great bargain AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine, 12 to 18 inches. Two years. IH to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Transplanted, stocky plants, 6 to 9 inches; 9 to 12 inches: 12 to 18 inches: 1^2 to 2 feel sizes by the 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. 19^5- The American Florist. 143 ROSES Rose Stocks, Fruit Tree Stocks, Young Evergreen and Deciduous Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Young Forest Stocks, new, rare or noticeable Trees and Shrubs, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, etc. Write for prices to F. H. MICHAUD, CENTRAL PARK, B. C. Agent for £. Turbat £c Co., Orleans, France Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quftntity, size and age. No better grown. Sbade and Ornamental Trees, Sbnibs and Vfnes. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUB. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. August Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.Box 752, or 5 1 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT HilFs Evergreens BKST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and lar? e sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETcrgreen Spectalisis Urgest Growers m Aotenca Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. planted this spring in that section. The general committee has also drawn up a set of specifications upon which nurserymen can bid for the tree plant- ing. These specifications cover the size of the tree, the method of planting, the pruning and care for two years. The nurseryman will be forced to give a heavy bond before he is allowed to receive a contract. The trees will not be considered paid for until tliey have grown for two years. The of- ficers of the North Loop Association include Dr. W. T. Christman, presi- dent; Charles A. Mangold, vice-presi- dent, and A. G. McGee, secretary. HAERISBURG, PA.— A large electric sign in the form of a bouquet with flowers in natural colors and different colored electric globes to give the proper effect, has been erected by Charles Uttley, florist. SPRING BILBS Tne Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 Mammoth, 6-8 inch ...$16.00 First Size, 4-6 inch 8.60 Medium Size, 3-4 inch 6.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch ,$1.75 $15.00 7 to 9 inch . ... 3.50 30.00 9 to 11 inch... 5.50 55.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lil. Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to] case) 20.00 Lil. Rubnim Per Case 8-9 inch ( 170 bulbs to case) $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case) 9.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. MRS. FRANCIS KING, Per lOOO First Size $10.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium Size 8.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 12.00 AUGUiTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA. Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 CHICAGO WHITE, First Size... 30.00 CHICAGO WHITE, Medium 25.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Liglit Colors 15.00 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz., 40c; 100, $2.50; 1000, $2 1.00. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz., 35c; I'JO, $2.00; 1000, $18 00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz., 50c; 100, $3.50; 1000, $30.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz., 50c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. LILY BULBS pe^oo Album, 9-11 inch $17.60 Auratum, 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9-11 inch 9.00 Caiduiuiu ^:ii.uiCiituni. Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 144 The American Florisi. Feb. 6, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., President; Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O., Treasurer. ^^ Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February 2.— Mushrooms, 60 to 65 cents per pound; lettuce, 12% cents to 15 cents per box; radishes, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; asparagus, $2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 10 cents to 20 cents; cucumbers, $1.25 to $2.00. New York, February 2.— Cucumbers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, 60 cents to $1.35 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.50 to $3.50; lettuce, per strap, $1.00 to $2.00. Hotbed Sash. There is probably no part of a gar- dener's outfit that gets poorer atten- tion, considering importance of service and money invested, than hot-bed sash. This of course is not true of all places, but there are too many where sash are roughly handled and sorely neglected. Only too often we can find sash exposed to all the weather, over- grown by weeds, subject to strains and warping, left just where they were last used. This is not good manage- ment, and every gardener should take some pride in his outfit and not only prolong the life of the sash, but re- ceive better results besides. Light is the life of plants and at the time of the year when sash are most needed, light is often at a premium. There- fore everything should be done to keep the sash clean, straight and well paint- ed. Too often we run across instruc- tions to paint sash frequently with the glass in. At best this is a bad job and does not strike the needed spots — the grooves where the water lies. Beginning with new sash, we are careful to give them two good coats of paint. Be sure the paint is dry and hard before glazing. We bed the glass in putty by applying the putty to the grooves by hand, not with a bulb or machine, as semi-liquid putty does not give enough body to support the glass. The glass is carefully examined and laid with the curve up, lapping the joints only % inch or less. More is a damage, as the joints soon collect dirt and reduce light. We still prefer the double points, such as the Perfection, to any of the newer schemes, as these points are the strongest to resist strains in handling. We have never used the practice of collecting odds and ends of glass to patch up our sash. We use 10-inch glass exclusive- ly, and nothing less than a half pane is ever used. The halves are placed at the lowest end, as there breakage is more likely to occur, reducing dam- age. All our sash are three feet by six feet for three lights of 10-inoh glass and we use only 10x14 A dbl. glass. Single glass is a poor invest- ment. We instruct all our help along a definite course of handling sash to avoid breakage. At the close of the season the sash are stored in a dry building, being careful to stand them on a level foundation. We make a practice of overhauling a portion of our sash each season either in the summer or in the winter. If in -"'inter we move that lot into the boiler room to dry them thor- oughly. The glass is then all re- moved and washed, the sash cleaned and brushed, removing all putty, then two coats of paint applied and re- glazed. We find this necessary once in five or six years, and it not only im- proves the light transmitted, but it prolongs the life of the sash. We have our first lot of sash in practically sound condition after many years of service. Part of our sash are in use on sash houses, part on hot-beds and part on cold frames for wintering plants; however, we arrange each sea- son for a certain lot to go into "dry dock" for overhauling. MAEKETMAN. Providence, R. I. BUSINESS NOT UP TO STa'nDAED. Business the past week has been very quiet, with very little doing in any line. The cut flower trade has fallen away to some extent, and floral work is not much in demand. Daf- fodils are starting to come in more plentifully, and the market is filled with Paper Whites. Carnations are begin- ning to shorten up again, and roses are commencing to come better every day. Violets are still very good, but with little demand as yet. Sweet peas are having very little call. Tulips are just starting to arrive in quantities now, but are mostly short stems. CLUB MEETING. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island adopted a resolution of condolence, and paid a silent tri- bute of respect to the memory of the late Michael Sweeney, a member of the club, and one of the leading florists of the state, at its meeting held Jan- uary 25. It was the regular meeting of the club and the installation of oflScers and a banquet were to be held. The committee on arrangements re- ported that owing to the bad weather and other conditions that required the close attention of some of the mem- bers of the club to their business, it was impossible to carry out the plans for the banquet. It was decided to defer the affair for one month, and at the February meeting of the club the committee said the dinner and enter- tainment would be provided for. W. E. Chappell read a historical sketch of the association, which was organized January 2, 1896, and related some of the more important events since the start of the club, which was very in- teresting to everyone present. NOTES. The New England Nurserymen's As- sociation began its fourth annual con- vention in Providence, January 26. C. H. Greaton, of Providence, was elected president of the association; he was formerly the vice-president of this society. Lawrence Hay, East Providence, is cutting good daffodils and also has plenty of them. Fred Hoffman, of Pawtucket, is still bringing in good cyclamens in 8-inch pots. H. A. T. YouNGSTOWN, O. — R. W. Dimond and T. M. Fountaine have purchased the cut flower business of Stewart Mc- Lean in North Phelps street, and will take charge of the establishment un- der the name of the R. W. Dimond Company. Mr. Dimond was connect- ed with Walker, the florist, in South Hazel street for some years and later with the Cade interests at the same stand. Watcb lor onr Trade Mark itamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper s^radea li thus easily exposed. Fresh sampla y£l^^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^V^'^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addreas Trade Mark. American SDawnCo..St. Fanl.Minn Nushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THB BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 lUnstrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. TO LIVE AMERICAN SEED HOUSES A VOICE FROM ENGLAND. Push This Wonderful Tomato. Vou will be pushing a Tip Top Novelty. It is a money maker. American opinion is that as a "whole-fruiter" it has no equal. As a Cropper the testimony of a grower in Guernsey is that he has gathered 50 to 60 lbs. from a single vine. Record Truss. A grower in Ireland writes us that he cut a remarkable truss weighing 12 lbs. llozs. : he showed it in his window for a fortnight. It is equally good under glass and out- side. It Is so good that some seedsmen arc trying to introduce it under other names. Procure your Stock from hradouarters, in our own sealed packets. Improved "Bucks' Tresco," 100 seeds. 2>cts.; 250 seeds. .'0 cts : 500 seeds. $1.00 Ordinary guaranteed stock, double quantity in each pkt., 33' 3d trade discount per doz. Bucks' Tresco Tomato Nursery, Ipswich, England TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Utablilhed 1 787.) ^PFPJAI TIF^' Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, OrLUIHLIItOi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balaams. Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulaa, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTS'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1,75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz,, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast rrowida, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELT ON CONTRACT. I9I5- The American Florist. 145 Matchless Is Still Unbeaten At the Buffalo Show, Matchless came through in the usual manner and swept the boards. In the Sweepstakes in Class A, it defeated thirty-eight vases of all varieties. In the white, the only two vases of Matchless were placed first and second. Thus it is again conclusively proved that in quality, size and fragrance, Matchless tops them all. AND BESIDES THIS, Matchless will produce more than any carnation of its color, will bloom more continuously and keep better. It is absolutely non-bursting and the easiest carnation to grow in existence. Rooted cuttings of "Cottage Gardens Quality," for immediate delivery. $ 6.00 per 100; $ 50.00 per 1000; 112.50 per 2500; 200.00 per 5000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York ^%V^' THE BOOK OF GLAOIOLOS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ■tains many chapters ( covering all sides of kgrowing, propagating, (storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. The Early Advertisement Gets There. CARNATION CUTTIN6S Finest in the land. Big value for your money. Enchantress, White Enchantress, White Wonder, . per 1000, $20.00 " " 20.00 " " 25.00 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc , $3 00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, 6-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c; 4-in. pot, 26c. Asparagus Plumosus, 2i4-in., $3 Ou per KlO; $26.00 per 1000. Cibotium Schiedei, 5-in. pot plants, 76 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Cyrtomium Ruckfordianum, 4-in. pots, lOc; 6-in , 20c; 6. in., 36c. Bougainvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hydrangea, pot grown, French sorts, including La Lorraine, Mad. E. Mouil- liere, Mad. Maurice, Hamar, Mad. Gaillard, Mad. Chantard, 6-in. pot plants, ready for 6-in., at $26.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots, $26.00 per 100. " '■ 8:iu., 6 to 8 shoots, 50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 146 The American Florist. Feb. 6. Detroit. CLUB MEETING. Fifteen members of the florists' club faced the inclement weather Monday evening-, February 1, to attend the regular meeting- and exhibition of car- nation novelties scheduled for that date. The growers of the new carna- tions shown were : Avid Anderson, Moline, 111., seedling No. 100, a white of immense size; Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n, Chicago, seedling No. 3112A, a deep crimson, very double and large; No. 212K, scarlet; No. 2612D, a crimson of medium size and rather weak stems; No. 14009A, splen- did pure white, quite full, fragrant and having long stiff stems; No. 112B, Lawson color, pink, deeply fringed and very fragrant; No. 3112B, crim- son; No. 3912D, white; No. 2612D, crimson, shown in rather soft condi- tion. C. Akehurst & Son, White- marsh, Md., shoAved a vase of their new pink seedling, Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst. It is very double, deeply fringed on long stiff stems. F. Cor- ner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., showed Pink Sensation, a salmon pink of immense size, with stiff stems and very fragrant; also Good Cheer, a dark pink, which having been shipped the Saturday previous, showed good keeping qualities. E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind., showed two vases of Alice Coombs, a beautiful pink, irregular in form, deeply fringed, on long, stiff stems; also a salmon pink which elicited much praise. The above ex- hibitors were given a vote of thanks by the club for the blooms staged A belated shipment of red carnations Belle Washburn" from Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, intended for our exhibition of carnation novelties ar- rived one day late in good condition. A. J. Stahelin, who attended the carnation meeting at Buffalo, gave a report of his observations there He stated that the vase of Gorgeous shown by A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass was. he thought, the finest single ex- hibit he had ever seen of any variety The eastern growers, he said, were the largest, as well as the most success- ful exhibitors, the west and middle states being poorly represented. E G. Hill & Co.'s Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia were shown to great advan- tage. A certificate of merit was awarded by the club to Mr. Stahelin for the exhibit of sweet peas he made at the previous meeting, January 18. The^ problem of advertising St. Val- entine's day in a co-operative way was discussed and the publicity commit- tee instructed to prepare copy for a full page advertisement in one of the local papers and E. A. Scribner was assigned the duty of collecting the amounts assessed against each florist represented in the page advertise- ment. NOTES. A continued scarcity of roses afflicts the local market while the supply of carnations, sweet peas, violets and bulbous stock continues to increase, but a spirited demand felt by all flor- ists does not allow a surplus to accu- mulate. Wm. Dilger is preparing plans for an amusement park for Morris Wolfe. The enterprise will be located on the St. Clair river near West Grand boule- vard and will be most elaborate in all respects. J. F. S. BELVIDEBE, III. — Lyon & Anderson have discontinued operating the Fair- view greenhouses and will conduct those at the Riverview location only. The retail store on Main street will be continued. John Eldredge has taken over the Pairview range. Mrs. C. W. Ward As a Bread and Butter Variety What Mr. Fritz Bahr, the famous writer of "The Weeks Work" in the Florist Exchange of January 9th, 1915, says about this variety : With a good many of the retail growers, throughout the Middle West in particular, the great merits of Carnation Mrs. C. W. Ward have just been recognized and appreciated. It is one of the best of its color that we have today. Every re- tail grower should provide room for at least a few, and fairly well grown stock will sell at a higher price than any of the standard sorts on a glutted market." We have 40,000 Cuttings of this variety ready. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. For other varieties see classified list in this paper. All stock guaranteed. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. IMPORTED STOCK OF QUALITY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived in Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape, 12-in 30c 18-in 50c " 24-in $1.00 " " " 30-in 1.50 Pyramids. 36-in 2. 25 " 42-in 3.00 48 in 3.50 54iD 4 00 Globes. 18 by 18 in ■ 3.50 Rhododendrons, good forcing varieties, bright colors, clean foliage, 8 to 12 buds, 60c each: 12 to IS buds, $1.00 each. Rhododendrons, hardy sorts for outside plant- ing. 18 to 24-in.. 8 to 12 buds. 75c each; 24 to 30-in., 12 to 16 buds, $1.00 each. Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-in.. bushy. 40c each; $4.25 per doz,; $35.00 per 100, Magnolia Soulangeana, Speclosa and Lennei 4 to 5 feet, full of buds, balled and bur- lapped. $1.50 each. Ma^olia Halliana. (Stellata) 2H in. to3ft., very bushy and full of buds, balled and bur- lapped. $1.50 each. Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants. 3 to 3^2 feet high, well branched, $1.50 each. Azalea Hinode^i, 15 to IS-in., very busby $1.50 each. Acuba Japonica Punctata, beautifully spotted foliage, 18 to 24-in. hifeh, bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Pink Pearl, one of the finest forcing propositions, fine plants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded, $1.25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Cincinnati. TRADE IS SATISF.\CTORY. During the past fortnight we have had everything in the weather line from cold winter days to balmy spring weather; from snow to rain and from sunshine to cloudy and foggy weather. Just what effect these changes will have on flowers depends largely upon the weather we have for the next fortnight. As it is the supply at the time of this writing is heavier than a week ago. Most all receipts continue to clean up well and in some lines more might be used. Roses are now in somewhat stronger supply than for a while, but with the present call for them all clean up readily. American Beauties are not very plentiful, but there seems to be no especial demand for them. The carnation cut, too, is a little heavier than it was, and the average quality better. They meet with a pretty fair market. Lilies con- tinue plentiful and prove good prop- erty. Narcissi, too, sell fairly well. Other bulbous offerings include cal- las, rubrums, jonquils, tulips, freesias and Roman hyacinths. Double and single violets, orchids and sweet peas are having only or hardly a f,iir mar- ket at the jn-e.sont time. This is espe- cially true of the double violets. They are, however, having a strong call for Valentine's day. Other offerings in- clude wallflowers, primroses and for- get-me-nots. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. The list of Cincinnatians who were at the American Carnation Society's convention at Buffalo last week include Roger Peterson, R. Witterstaetter, find C. E. Critchell and wife. Chas. F. Hoffmeister has been cut- ting some very fine sweet peas at his greenhouse in Ft. Thomas, Ky. The florists' society will hold its next regular meeting at the Hotel Gibson on Monday, February 8. C. E. Critchell reports a very strong call for violets for Valentine's day. Visitors : M. L. Holland, represent- ing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; G. Van Bochove, representing G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich., C. E. Ruch, Richmond, Ind.; H. A. Mol- ler, representing the Atneriean Foil Co., New York; Mrs. Fennel, Cynthi- ana, Ky., and J. T. Herdigen, Aurora, Ind. H. Dayton, O. — The first Annual Floral and Landscape Gardening Exposition of the Miami valley will be held March !-(!, in the Exposition building. W. Allen Barber, 30.3 Relbold building. Is manager. 19^5- The American Florist. 147 The New French Hydrangeas For Spring Sales and Memorial Day Our stock is in prime condition, retarded dormant plants from 6-inch pots, in fine shape to flower for Spring Sales or for Memorial Day; any of the varieties described below at $30. UO per 100. Avalancbe A splendid large white with a well esiab'ished reputation; an easy variety to force. Bouquet Rose. Large trusses of rosy amber turning to bright pink; afavoritewith all growers. Dentelle. Entirely distinct, deeply fringedflower of a creamy white color. E. G. Hill. Trusses of immense size. coloramost pleasing shade of pink which does not fade, growth vigorous, foliage of a pea green color, large and attractive. General de Vibraye. A favorite wherever seen; very large heads of bright rose colored fiowers. a splendid early forcing variety. La Lorraine. Very arge flowers, pale rose, turn- in « to b'lght pirk; has become a general favorite. Mme. A. Riverain. Superb bright rose color: very vigorous and tioriferous. Mme. E. Mouillere. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today, an early easy variety to force, Mme. Maurice Hamar. A delicate fresh-rose color, a vigorous grower, the individual fiowers as well as the trusses being very large. Mile. Agnes Berillet. A splendid vihite; flowers large aod very freely produced, MOUSSeline. A beautiful mauve-rosewith cream- colored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. Mont Rose. Immense panicles of clear-flesh rose, entirely distinct, one of the best very early flowering varieties. Ronsard. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose-tint. Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. One of the very best, of splendid erect habit, very robi^st. me- dium sized heads, of brightrose colored flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. Senateur Henri David. Another splendid rose- colored variety, with red reflections ; flowers produced in immense large heads; on the style of La Lnrra'ne, but an earlier bloomer. Vieuy Chateau. Very large pure white becoming suflused with delicate rosy carmine as they mature. Hydrangea Otaksa. Dormant plants. 6-incb pots. $2.'^.00 per lOU: 10-inch tubs. Sl.OOeach; 12 inch tubs, S2.50each. NE-W FRENCH HYDRANGEA. For full line of seasonable Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. Etc., see our current Wholesale Price List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. ALL NurserTmeD.tieedsmen and Florists wlsbins to do business with Europe should send for tlic "Borticnittiral Advertiser" This \% the BrUisb Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. AnDam) ■nbBcriptioD. to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appll- ctDtssbould, with the subscription, senda copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EditOFS Of "H. A." cmiwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts. En^and SN I L A X strong plants, 2V2 inch, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerl, strong 2V2 inch, $2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. i. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Home of Pansies • Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular cu^'tomers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach vou safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 6000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, OLEAN .N. Y. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 214-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPHELIA. No fancy rose ever introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid s;rower, a very free bloomer, and has fine stems. It sells on sight The demand un- doubtedly will exceed the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have propagated it ex- tensively. Strong plants on own roots, 2^-in. pots, now ready, $15.00 per 100; $120 (JO per 1000. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. This variety, raised by Mr. John Cook, is very distinct, being en. tirely diirrrent fn>ni any of the indoor roses grown today. Flowers are rosy red, and are unus- ually lars-'e and double, resembling very much a very full, double hardy garden rose. Coupled with its largo size and double form, it is »n exceedingly free bloomer. It promises to be exceedingly valuable, especially for spring, summer, and fall flowering, when other less double roses are diflii'ult to handle. Its keeping qualities are remarkable. Strong plants on own roots, 2!^-in, pots, now ready. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. This variety might well have been termed Red Killarney, as it possesses so man V of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, the lloners are simi- lar to Richmond, but they are much more double, and it should prove a very much more proHtable rose. Flowers have fine straight stems on all the grades— from the shortest to the longest. It has line foliage, comes away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the Killar- nevs. We beliere it is the best all-round red rose that we have today. " Strong plants on own roots, 2ii-in, pots, now ready. $12 UO per 100; $90.00 per lOPO. We will be glad to quote on application prices on all the newer and standard varieties- strong grafted plants ready in March, I F.R.PIEIISON,Tarrytown, New York 148 The American Florist. Feb. 6, OPHELIA, ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAS PROVEN ITS WORTH We have grown this magnificent rose the past season, with most gratifying results. As a free and vigorou^ grower and great producer it has no equal. It sets bud freely in the short days of winter, and is now coming in with a heavy midwinter crop, doing equally well on grafts or own roots. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER is at present more favorably thought of than ever, and we intend to again plant it heavily this season. As a money getter, our experience has proven its superiority over all sorts, and having grown extensively on own roots and grafts, we have no hesitancy in stating that like Sunburst, it does better on own roots. We will have a splendid lot of both varieties, (erafts and own root), ready for shipment ahout the middle of March, together with a choice lot of Sunburst, Ward, Pfince d' Arcabjr^, White and Pink KiUamey, cutting taken from sand the latter part of December. For prices and further particulars write F. J. BENTHEY, 165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses: Newcastle, Ind. Newport, R. I. Under the joint auspices of the New- port Horticultural Society and the Garden Society, H. L. Frost, of Boston, Mass., gave a lecture January 2G, on injurious insects. The stereopticon showed the pests in their various stages of growth and localities they have ravaged. Among the varieties treated upon by the lecturer were the gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, brown tail moth and boxwood minor. In regard to the latter, he said it was found mostly in Newport, and the large audience present gave the lecturer rapt attention throughout his discourse. At the close, warm applause showed the apprecia- tion of his hearers. At the next meet- ing of the Newport Horticultural So- ciety the matter of swelling the build- ing fund will be discussed and from all accounts the discussion is liable to bear fruit, as many members seem to think that the time is ripe to build. The society has completed arrangements for the coming to Newport of the Amer- ican Sweet Pea Society. This show will take place at the Casino July 8-9. Alexander McLellan has been appointed exhibition manager, and the schedules are now being distributed. NOTES. The Garden Association will hold an exhibition February 9-10, and is arranging to have a lecture each even- ing of the meeting. Thomas Gibson, formerly senior part- ner of Gibson Brothers, is erecting a 70 foot palm house. Andrew Ramsay is cutting handsome gardenias daily. J. G. B. Menlo Park, Calif. The annual election of officers of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society was held Thursday evening, January 21, and the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year : Henry Goertzhain, president; David W. Slade, vice-president; Percy EUings, secretary; Arthur Bearsby, financial secretary; George Nunn, treasurer. Thomas Templeton was elected trus- tee, succeeding James T. Lynch, whose term expired. An exhibition committee to serve for one year was appointed as follows : John M. Daly, Percy Filings, David Bassett, George Nunn and Da- vid W. Slade. Percy Coff and John Aitken were selected for ushers. Sev- eral new members were admitted and a few applications for membership were received. The society decided to hold a smoker at the next regular meeting and President Goertzhain ap- pointed a committee to make the nec- essary arrangements. The exhibits made were varied and excellent. As John M. Daly and Chas. Ehrlch tied for the most points for the best dis- play during the past year It was de- cided to award a gold medal to each. a. N. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. GlllCagO ROOTED Rose Cuttings Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst, per 100, $2.50; per 1000, $20.00 " " 2.50 " " 20.00 " " 2.50 " " 20.00 " " 3.00 " " 25.00 Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL This Ought To Be OF INTEREST To YOU. That Local Growers have placed the largest Individual Orders for my New Carnation "Alice" offered to the Trade this season. Some have doubled, and trebled their orders on successive visits. The color is an exquisite shade of clear soft pink, midway between Enchantress and Gloriosa. Habit of plant ideal, strons. very early, and a continuous, and without doubt the most productive commercial variety I liave offered to date. Prices; Per 100, S12,0I; per 1000,5100.00: per 2500, $237.50; per 5000, $450,00; per 10,000, $800,00, If you have not seen it, send for descriptive circular, and get your order in now. Over 200.000 sold, PETER FISHER, - Ellis, Mass. ^9^5- The American Florist. 149 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S f»a.i:^:m:si a.ivi> Kentia Forsteriana S-Id. pot. Leaves In. high Each Pe . . .5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana 9-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high. 9-in cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. high. 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5M ft 12-iB. cedar tub, 4 [>lants in tub, 5H to 6 ft 12-in. ceda tub. 4 plants in tub. 6 ft. hieh, heavy. 12-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub.7to8ft r do2 $12.00 Each .$ 4.00 . S.OO . 10.00 . 12.50 . l.S.OO . 20.00 Phoenix Roebelenii 5-in. pot, nicely characterized 7-in. tub, 18 in. hieh. 24 in. spread. Each ..$1.00 .. 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high 2H-in. pot 4 8tol0.. 3 in. pot 5 12 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 5-in. pot 5 to 6 18 6-in. pot 6 to 7 24 Leaves In- high Each Perdoz. $1.50 .$0.40 . .50 1.00 2.00 4.50 6.00 12.00 Each Perdoj 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 $ 2.50 30.00 7in. cedar tub 6 to 7 36 to 38 3.00 36.00 9in.cedartub 6 to 7 42 to 45 4.00 48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54. very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5ft.. very heavy 8.00 Cibotium Schiedei 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread each. $4.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety. Write for prices. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO GERANIUMS All sold until the latter part of February. March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mississippi River in good srrowing condition. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poltevine, $15.00 per lOOO. Asparagus Plamosus, fine lot ready now at $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, ALBERT M. HERR, LAHCASTEA, Pt. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standaivi DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. WiUlamstowii June.. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, . CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Rotes, trom 3-iDcb pots. Chrysantbemiuns Carnations for fall delivery. Smllaz, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices Ion. Send for list. Wood Brothers. ?ei=fiS Jtention the American Florist when writing Roofed ROSE CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $2.60 $20.00 Pink KUlarney 3.00 22.50 White Rillarney 3.00 22.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $3 lO $22.60 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00 22.50 Sunburst 3.00 22. 5J Rose Plants. Extra fine 2^2 inch stock for February delivery. You can get what you want here in any quantity and at prices that are cheap considering the unusually fine quality. Order today. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $3.00 $26.00 KUlarney 4.00 36.00 White KUlarney 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Shawyer 4.00 36.00 Sunburst $4.00 Ward 4.00 Maryland 4.00 Milady 4.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $36.00 35.00 36.00 36.00 Carnation Cuttings 250,000 Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality every- where and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $2.00 $17.50 Beacon (red) $3 00 $26.00 Pinli Enchantress 2.00 17.50 17.60 27.60 White Perfection 2.00 Herald (extra fine red"). 3.00 Fose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.60 josle Merle (fine pink Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 seedling) 3.00 27.60 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 150 The American I'lorist. Feb. 6, NEW ROSES FOR SPRING DELIVERY MRS. F. F. THOMPSON— Beautiful Shell Pink. WHITE SHAWYER-Pure White. Both sports of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. If you handle the parent successfully, you certainly must investigate these two Roses. Just as good ! Just as free growing and just as remunerative ! SEPTEMBER MORN— (Turner), Light pink Rose from California. "A Rose by any other name mi^ht smell as sweet," but this is the sweetest Rose we have ever grown. HOOSIER BEAUTY. Dorner's crimson; seems to be the King in its color. Now grafting all the above. Place your order for early delivery. Grafted Stock, $3&.00 per 100; $300 00 per 1000. Own Root Stock, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. ■%r\% M %/An|c:TIFC* Ophelia, hadley, prince d'arenberg, killarney brilliant, mad\me berriot ItFI4< V A%KI C I I I-3S Grtlted, $17.50 per 100: $150.00 per 1000. Own Root, S12.50 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. These varieties, with a full list of Novelty 'Mums and Carnations, fully described in our Catalogue, which will be mailed for the asking. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Robert Craig Co.. S'S: PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Stt.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pi ice JANUARYusi 2H and 4-inch ROSES per 100; $40 per 1 000 White Wonder. White Enchantress. Rosette White Perfection. Enchantress, Benora. Scarlet Glow. $3 per 100; $25 per l.OiO. Glorlosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we have ever had of the NOVEL. TIES and STANDARDS. Write for prices. CHARLES B. TOTTY. MADISON^ "• *• Carnations. Alice. Good Cheer. Pink Senaa- tlon $12 per 100: $100 per l.iiOO. ChamvloB. Matchless. $8 per 100; $60 per 1.000. En- chantress, Glorlosa. Philadelphia. Rosette, White. Enchantress. White Wonder. $3 per lOo; $25 per 1.000. Herald. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store. CM- cago and New York. ^ Carnation Matchless, rooted cuttings. $6 per 100; .$50 per 1.000: $112.50 per 2,500; $2oO per 5.000. Cottage Gardens Co.. Inc.. Queens. New York. If -You Do Not Find Wha: You Need In Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It, 154 The American Florist. Feb. (5. EXTRA FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. The best In the land. Big value for your money. Enchantress ?20.00 per 1,000 White Enchantress 2u.cj0 per l.iKH) White Wonder 25.0U per I.OUO SINNER BROS., 66 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Beacon, White Enchantress. Enchantress, Rose Pink and Herald, $20 per 1.000. WILLIAM MURPHY. Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St.. Cincinnati. 0. Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink En- chantress. Rose Pinis Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, White Perfection, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Beacon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Herald and Josie Merle. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. Champion, Philadelphia, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Wlnsor, $20 per l.OiiO. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1,000. Gorgeous, $6 per 100; $4(J per l.uOO. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton^ Carnation Belle Washburn, rooted cuttings for Jan. 1. 1916. delivery, $12 per 100; $1U0 per 1,000. Bassett & Washburn, 131 N. Wa- bash Ave., Chicago. Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshlilll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. February and March Delivery. WHITE: Smith's Advance, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Turner, $3 per 100; ChadwIck Improved, $3 per KHI; December Gem, $3 per 100; White Bonnaffon, $2.50 per 100; Alice Salomon, %A per lllO; White Perfection, $3 per 100. YELLOW: Golden Glow. $2 per lnO; Y'ellow Eaton. $2.50 per 100; Ramapo. $3 per 100; Chrysolora, $2.50 per 100; Yellow Bonnaffon, $2.50 per 100; Golden Wedding, $3 per 100. PINK: Chief- tain, best pink, $4 per 100; Pink Gem, |2.50 per 100. POMPON CUTTINGS. Fairy Queen. Baby, Diana and Newberry, 12.75 per 100. New 1914 varieties, Golden Har- vest, Golden Climax, Golden West and Western Beauty, $6 per 100. A. HENDERSON & CO., 369 River Street, Chicago. III. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1915, our offer- ings Include five commercial, five exhibition and Btx pompons. Ask for description and prices. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Early Frost, rooted cuttings or 2-ln., pot plants. $12 per KlO; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette, Ind. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehl- roann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, ill. CINERARIAS. cinerarias, mixed. 3%-lnch. $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COIiEUS. Coieus, rooted cuttings, 10 varieties, 70c per 100 postpaid; $5 per 1,000 by express, not pre- paid. K. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coieus. rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; 2ln. pots, $1.60 per 100. New Haven Floral Co., New Hnvpp. Ind. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-tn., $4 per doz. ; $30 per 100; S-ln., $6 per doz. Vaugban's Seed Stora, Chi- cago flnrt New York. Cruiuus. »ell colored In all varieties. 50c and 76c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEDM In full bloom. 4- In., red. white red eye, pink, 12c: 4-ln., Sal- mon. I5c; 5-in.. mixed colors, 35c. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamens, In bloom, mostlT light colored ■tock, eincb, $6; 6-lncb, $7.60 per dozen; T- Incb. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., llor- ton Grove. 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.60 per 100; $20 per I.XOO. A. Henderson & Co., 369 Rit«. Street. Chicago. 11. Cyclamen, 3-ln.. In bud, $3 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham. Delaware. 0. Cyclamen, assorted, 3-ln.. $8..'i0 per 100; $80 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. A great bargain In blooming cyclamen, fall of blooms and well set with buds, every plant a specimen, mostly light shades, 2% -In., $5; 4-ln., $10 and $15; 5-ln., $26 and $36; S-ln., $50 and $75 per luO. We have received a good many letters similar to this one: "Thank you very much for tbe beautiful cyclamen plants. It does not take a salesman to sell them." — Colonial Flower Shop, Goshen, Ind. "1 am in receipt of the transplanted cycla- mens and express my ttianks. I of course ex- pected good plants from you, but these are above my expectation. I will try and win flrat prize with them as two years ago I received first In Chicago. I recommended yon to Ur. Kuppenhelmer's niece from Lake Forest and I shall do all 1 can for you In the future. Thanking you again, etc.," yours, Paul Die- bail. Gardener for Mr. Kuppenheimer at Hub- bards Woods, 111. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, of our well-known strain, only the best sent out, with cultural direc- tions; In separate colors, $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000. These are strong, once trans- planted stock, not to be compared with seed- lings. 250.000 grown this season. CHRIST WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O; CYCLAMEN — GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEK TYPE. In bloom, 3-ln.. $10 per 100; 4-ln., $20 and $25 per luO; 5-in., $35 and $50 per 100. In bud. 3-in.. $8 per luO: 4-ln., $15 and $20 per UK); 5-ln., $35 and $40 per 100. SEEDLINGS, transplanted, all Wandsbek tyiie. finest In exist- ence. Including Glory of Wandsbek and Rose of Wandsbek, 10 separate varieties equally di- vided. $25 per 1.000; $3 per 100. IMPROVED GLORY OF WANDSBEK, dark and light; bet- ter grower than any salmon and larger flowers, $.5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. GLORY OF WANDS- BEK and ROSE OF WANDSBEK. separate. $4 per lUO; $35 per 1.000. Seedlings not trans- planted, 10 varieties equally divided, $20 per 1.000; $2.50 per 100; 500 at l.ono rate. Have immense stock on hand. All healthy and clean. I supply a number of the largest cyclamen growers In and around Chicago with Seed and Seedlings. Cash with order, please. ERNEST ROBER. Wllmette. 111. DAHIilAS. ^_ 100.000 choicest cnt-flower DAHLIAS, itrons field-grown roots, absolutely true to name: Delice, $5 per 100. White Swan, $4 per 1«0. Bonton. Elegans, Princess Victoria, Peneloiw, Queen Victoria, Krlemhllde, Mrs. Geo. Steven- son, Perlehllde, Prince of Yellows, The Pilot, Admiral Togo, Jumbo, Kinds Pink. Lyndhurst, Evelyn Century, Eckford Century. Golden Cen- tury. Wildfire. Cardinal. Fr. 20th Century, Gladys, Rose Pink. 2iith Century, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Arabella, Red Hussar, Jack Rose. Sylvia. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,1100. Reference. Peoples' National Bank. JAS. WELLER, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlias. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan. $50 per 100. Great Britain, $30. Hort. Flet.. $25. Chate- nay. $50. Leo XIII, $30. Geisha. $12. Amer- ica, $20. Avalanche. $20. Alice Roosevelt. $10. Dr. Perry. $12. Warnaar & Co., care of J. W. Hampton, Jr., & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Dahlias, whole field clumps. $6 per 100, np. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. DAISIES. Marguerites, white and yellow, 2^-lnch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Mrs. Sanders, 2%-inch. J3 per 100: $28 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. DRACAENAS. Draceena Indlvlsa, 6 and 6-inch, 20c and 25c each. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. Dracsna Indivlsa, 3-in., $5; 4-ln., $10; 6-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. FERNS. Ferns for all purposes. Assorted ferns for dishes. A choice assortment, our selection of varieties, 2V4-ln.. 60c per doz.; $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000. Boston, 3-ln., 16c each; $1.26 per doz.; $8 per liiO; 4-ln., 26c each; $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-ln.. 40c each; $4.60 per doz.; $35 per 1"0: 6-ln.. T6c each; $8 per doz.; $60 per lOo; 7-ln., $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-ln., fl.25 each; $14 per doi.; $100 per 100. Vaughan'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns for dishes. Including aspldtum cryto- mlum falcatum, Pterls Mayl, Wllsonl, etc., $3 per 100; $'26 per 1,000. Adlantum Croweanum, 6-ln.. 20c. Glory of Mordrecht, 6-ln., 35c; 4-ln., 26c. Clbotlum Schledel. 61n., 75c; (Hn., $1. Crytomlum Rockfordlannm, 4-ln., 10c: 5-ln.. 20c; 6-ln., 36c. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnei- TlUe, O. Boston ferns, 6-lncb. 86c each; $4 per doz. Adlantum Croweanum. 3-ln., $8 per 100; $70 per 1.000. A. N. Plerson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Ferns. Boston and WtaltmanI, 3-ln., 4-ln., 16c; 6-ln.. 26c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Boston terns, 2-ln 13.00 per 100 Boston ferns, 3-in 6.u0 per 100 Roosevelt out of bench, strong plants. $15.00 and $2o.u0 per 100. Boston out of bench, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. Pterls out of flats, $1.50 per loO clumps; shipped In flats, $1.50 per flat. Cash. ERNEST HOBBR. WILMBTTE. ILL. PERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Fine stock: 2-lnch pots, $2.50 per 100; •- inch pots, $5 per 100. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission norlst. 329 Main St., Cincinnati, O. If you have never had our SPRINUFIELDI FERN plants, you are missing a good thing. Guaranteed to live and stand rougher usage than any fern known. Large 4 and 5-lnch, $7 per luO; 6 and 7-inch, $10 per luO. A trial will convince you. NEWELL & ULSTER, Apopka, Florida. Choice Boston ferns, 2%-lnch, at $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Whitmanl. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Roosevelt, $4.50 per 100; $40 per l.OiK). Roosevelt, Jr., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Clbotlum Schledel, 5-lnch, 75c: 6-lnch. $1. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River Street. Chicago. III. BOSTON and HAKKlSIl FERNS, strong. 2V4- Inch. $3.60 per 100; $30 per l.OOil; 2-Inch. $3 per 100; $25 per l.OllO. BOSTON, WHITMANI FERNS, 5, 6 and 7-inch, 25c, 4Uc and 60c. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park. Chicago. Ferns. Boston, Whitmanl and Roosevelt, B-In., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-ln.. 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 76c each; $9 per doz.; 8-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-ln., $2.50 each; 12-lu., $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. FIcus, 25c and 50c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ^ FUCHSIAS. Fuchsias, good assortment, 2-ilich, $2 per 100; R. C. $1 per ino. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. Fuchsias, 15 vars.. 2i4-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,01)0. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. GARDENIAS. GARDENIAS. Gardenia Veltchll, 2Mi-inch, fine strong plants, |5 per liiO; $40 per 1,000. MBTAIRIE RIDGB NTRSERIRS CO.. Ltd.. New Orleans, La. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, In such varieties as S. A. Nutt, Berthe de Presilly. Col. Thomas, Edmond Blanc, Jean Oberlee, Jules Vasseur, La Favorite, Marquise de Castellane. Mme. Buchner. Mme. Recamler Onella, etc.. t2 per 100: $18.60 per 1.000 from 2 In. pots; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, from 3-lnch pots. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, 2 and 214-lncb pots: Alphonse Geraniums. S. A. Nutt: fine plants out of 3%-ln. pots, $7 per 100. Only 811O left. Cash with order. VALKERS GREENHOUSE, Minot, N. D. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, Poltevlne. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per luO. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four other varie- ties, 2%-lnch pots, $3 per liiO; $25 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. ^ Ueraniums. Feb. and March delivery. Nutt, $12.60 per 1.000. Ricard and Poltevlne, $16 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Fa. Geraniums. 2 and 2^4-ln. pots. Nutt, Ricard, Poltevlne, Viaud. Henderson, Buchner, etc,, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. GLADIOLUS. Bulbs, Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis King, 1st alae, $10 per 1,1100; medium, $8. Augusta, 1st alio, $12 per 1,000; medium, $10. Chicago White, 1st size. $30 per 1.000; medium, $25. America, 1st size, $12 per l,0 ft. 8.00 6 to 7. 6 to 6% ft. 10,00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. 3 plants in a pot. 28 ...$l.!i0 3 plants In a pot. .36 to 38... 2.50 4 plants In a tub, 38 to 40... 3.00 4 plants In a tub, 38 to 44... 3.50 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54... 5.00 4 plants in a tub. 52 to 56... 6.00 4 plants in a tub. 5 ft. high. 8.00 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5% ft. 10. no 4 plants in a tub. 0 ft. high. 12.00 strong specimens. 15-lncli tubs. 7 plants, $15.00. ,?18.nO and $23.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. einch pots, 3 plants In a pot, 24 $1.25 7lnch pots. 3 plants In a pot. 38 to 40.... 3.60 Specimens very heavy. $10 to $12. ARECA LUTESCENS. 0-lnch pots, 3 plants In pot $1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in pot 1.60 PHOENIX ROEBELENII, 4-inch, nicely characterized $0,50 7-Inch, 22 inches higll, 30 to 32 2.00 7-lnch, 26 Inches high. 34 to 36 2.60 8-lnch tubs, fine specimens 3.60 POEHLMANN BROS. CO.. MORTON GROVE, ILL. 4-inch pots. 6-lnch pots, 6-Inch pots. 8-inch tubs, 8-inch tubs. 10-inch tubs. 10-lnch tubs. 0-inch pots. 7-Inch pots. 7-inch tubs, 8-lnch tubs, 8-inch tubs. 8-lnch tubs. 10-inch tubs, 12-Inch tubs. 12-inch tubs. Very Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in., 5-6 leaves, 30-32 Ins., $1.60 each; $17 per dox.; 7-In., 6-7 leaves. 86-40 Ins.. $3.26 each; 10- inch. 6-7 leaves, 60 Ins., $8 each. Mlde-np plants: 7-ln.. 3 plants, 28-30 Ins., $2.60 each; $27.50 per doz.; 7-In., 3 plants, 30-34 Ins., {3 each; $32.60 per doz.; 8-lD., S-4 plants, 84-88 Ins., $4 each; $45 per doz.; 10-ln.. 70-74 Ins., $15 each. Pheonlx Canariensis. 7-in.. 28-30 Ins., $1.60 each. Vaughaa's Seed Store, CU- cago and New York. Palms. ICentia Belmoreana, 6-In.. 6-7 leaves, 22 ins. high. $1 each; $12 per doi. Phoenix Roebelenli, 8-ln. pots, 24 Ins. high, 26-ln. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-In. spread, $4 each. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchll, 4-In., 60c; S-ln.. 75c to $1; 6-ln., $1.50; 7-ln., $2 to $2.50. Poehlmanii Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Pandanus Veltchll, 4-Inch pots, 60c each; $6 per doz.; 3 for $1.66; «-lnch, $1.60 each, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PANSIES. ^ Pansles, $2.60 per 1.000; 5,000 for $10. Blmer BawUngs, Olean. N. Y. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. PEPPERS. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS, strong 4-lnch bnshy plants, full of berries, $10 per 100. A. T. Hey Floral Co., May wood. III. PETUNIAS. Primula obconica. In bud and bloom, 4-lii., $7.60 per- 100; $70 per 1.000; 3-in., $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washlng- ton, N. J. Petunias, dbl., mixed colors. 2-inch. $2 per 100; 3-lnch, $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, 2%-ln.. $5 per lOOl 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Bap- Ids, Mich. ^_^__ PRIMUXjAS. Primula Obconica, good 3-inch in bud and bloom. 5c. Malacoides, 3-lnch fine plants in bloom, 3c. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kala- mazoo^^ PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2%-ln.. $3 per 100; 4-In., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula obconica, $1 per 100 to close out. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. PRIVET. 200.000 California, Ibata and Variegated Privet aU sizes. 100,000 Berberls Thunbergus, 1 2 and 3-year and all other shrubs and vines. Get list now ready. Benj. Connell. Florist. Merchantville,_N._J. .^ California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore. Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver. N. J. ROSES. ROSES. Own Boot Plants; Immediate Deliverv. 100 1,000 Mrs. F. F. Thompson. The Shell- pink Sport of Shawyer $30.00 $250.00 White Shawyer and September Morn 30.00 250.00 Ophelia, Fine Stock 15.00 120.00 Prince d'Arenbere 12.00 100.00 Klllarney Brilliant 12.00 100.00 Madam E. Herrlot 12.00 100.00 Irish Fire Flame 12.00 100.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.00 100.00 sunburst M-S2 ?^RX Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00 70.00 Lady Hillingdon 8,00 lO.OO CHAS, H. TOTTY. MADISON. NEW JERSEY, Roses, rooted cuttings: Richmond, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Pink Klllarney. White Kll- larney. Mrs. Shawyer, Mrs. Wird, Sunburst, $3 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Rose plants, J%- Inch: Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Klllarney, White Klllarney. Mrs. Shawyer. Sun- burst. Ward, Maryland, Milady, $4 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Peter Belnberg, 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses. Ophelia. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Sunburst. Ward. Prince d'Arenberg. White and Pink Kll- larney. Write for prices and further particu- lars. F. J. Benthey. 163 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. tf You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 156 The American Florist. Feb. 6, Rooted ROSE CUTTINGS, Pink Klllarney. $2.50 per luO; $20 per l.oOO. White Klllarney, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1,000. RIcbmond, $2.50 per luO; $20 per 1.000. Sunburst. $3 per lOO; $25 per l.dOO. Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. Rose Mrs. Charles Russell, grafted and own root. We also offer Milady, Shawyer, Ward, Taft, d'Arenberg, Richmond, Hadley, the Kll- larneys. Write for prices. Weiland & Risch, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Extra fine rooted Rose Cuttlnga, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; SuO at l,OuO rate; Immedlat* delivery: Milady, White Klllarney. My Mary- land, Pink Klllarney. Order now. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Roses, 2>4-lnch pots. Ophelia, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Francis Scott Key, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Prince E. C. d'Arenberg. $12 per 100; $90 per 1,000. F. S. Pleraon, Tarrytown, New York. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere Id this issue. Foeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. E. TDRBAT & CO., Orleans. France. Enor- mous stock of Rose Trees, old and new varie- ties^^ Roses, all the leading varieties, for prlcei see advertisement elsewhere In this isaue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rose Hoosler Beauty, Own root, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Grafts. $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette. Ind. ROSES. My Maryland and Pink Klllarney. 3-ln., $5 per 100. Kalserln, 4-ln., $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Roses, Floral Co l-yr., 2%-In.. 2-yr., 4-ln. , Springfield, 0. Leedle Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Pansy: Vaughan's International mix tore, $10 per oz.; $2.50 per Vi oz.; $1.50 per 14 oz.; trade packet, 50c. Giant mixture, $4 per oz.; $1 per % oz.; 60c per % oz.; trade packet, 25c. Early fiowering giant pansies, white, yellow, light blue, dark blue, mixed, trade packet 500 seeds, 65c; % oz., $2.50. As- paragus Plumosus, per 100 seeds, 50c: 250 seeds. $1; 1,000 seeds, ^.50; 5.000 seeds, to 10,000. $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, PUnt and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash, West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Improved "Bucks' Tresco" tomato, 100 seeds. 25c; 250 seeds. 50c; 500 seeds, $1. Bucks* Tresco Tomato Nursery. Ipswich, Eng- land. 1,000 tested seeds of fine strain Salvia Bon- fire, 1914, 25c. M. M. MICHAEL. Dansvllle, New York. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbere, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint aud Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley. Neb. ^ Seeds, new Pacific Beauty aster, % oz., $1; Vt oz., $2; % oz.. $4; oz., $8. Herbert & Flaiahauer, Aster Specialists, McMlnnviUe Ore- gon. Seeds, beet, sweet com, garden beans, onion sets and seed potatoes, S. D. Woodruff & Boos, 82 Dey St., New York. Flower seeds for early sowing. Complete list for the asking. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. 3. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas; Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds In general. Tomato, lima and pole beams. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, novelties in flowers and vegetables. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc.. 125 Chamber ol Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Seeds, beet, carrot, paranlp, radish and gar- den peas. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Day St., New York and Orange, Conn. Seeds, contract grower, pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar F. Hnrff. Swedcsboro, N. J. ^^ Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seeds and field com. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktowp, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermeU>n, radish. sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich. PANSY SEED — Giant strain, new crop, $4 per ounce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER. WH.METTB. ILL. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Eelway's Celebrated English' Strains. Kelway & Son, Laogport, Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford, Conn. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnlngs, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Anatralla. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lompoc, Calif. Seed, pansy, giant flowering. $4 per oz. Joa. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Seeds. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day, 1- Inch and 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SMILAX. Smllai, 2<^-inch, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. SPIREAS. Splreas, Gladstone, 100 to case. $6. Peach Blossom. 100 to case. $7. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington St., St. Louis. Mo. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown. Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKlnley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Pendall. Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery. Little Silver. N. J. TRITOMAS. Trltoma Pfitzerl, strong crowns. Write for prices. Thomas J. Oberlln, Sinking Spring, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Varlegata. 3%-lnch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per l.onO. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington. N. .7. VInca Var.. 3x3% pots. $5 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. VIOLETS. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, field-grown, strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOILERS. The Eroeschell greenhouse boiler, best of all for hot water heating. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Brie St.. Chicago. "Has Them All Beat" for greenhouse heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846 W. Superior St., Chicago. Boilers, Glhlln standard greenhouse. GIblln A Co., 901 Broad St., Dtlca, N. Y. Boiler tubes, 4-lQch, 6% cents per foot. New and S. H. pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe A Mfg. Co.. 2117 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Boilers, smoke burner, self-feeding, for green- houses. Nic. Krler Boiler Works. 2725 N. Marshfield Ave.. Chicago. Boilers, pipe, boiler tubes, valves, fittings, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 36tb and Iron Sts., Chicago. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your spilt carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 60c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGB, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. PlUsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 85c; 3.000 for $1. 1. L. Plllsbury. Galesburg, lU. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. GOLD FISH. Siebert'a Zinc GlasinB Pointa, Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. ?i and ti inch. Perlb. 40c.5-lb«. $1.85. 20-1 bs $7.00 Vaughsn's Seed Stora Chicago New York PRINTING Letterbeads Envelopes, Billheads, Statements. Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work, Bortiam & Gliapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Capt Flowers, all colors, Cycas L/eavas, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; 2.50 per gal. Funglne. 75c per qt. ; $2 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt.; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt.; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. Liquid— NICO-FDME — Paper, for thrlps, aphis. Spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky, Nicotine. The Grasselll Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York. Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago. Milwaukee, New Orleans. NIkoteen, 30% strength tor spraying. Nlco- tlne Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, fiooriug, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Evans* Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co.. Richmond, Ind. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London. England. Continuous ring Carnation Supports, suit every bench. The Carnation Support Co., Conners- vllle, Ind. Sterling Iron reservoir vases. Send for cata- logue. The Sterling Grinding Wheel Co.. Tlffln, Ohio. Fertilizers, Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Wizard brand masures. The Pulverized Ma- nnre Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. TRY OS on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. McCuUough'B Sons Co.. 818 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. The McDonald Foundry, Columbus. Ohio. PUBIilCATIONS. The Genus Iris, by William Rickatson Dykes; 246 pages, demifolio. half morocco, $37.50. postage extra (weight, 11 lbs. 9 ozs.). The University of Chicago Press, 5753 Ellis Ave., Chicago. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to ft feet, per 100, 85c; BOO. $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, AOe; par 1,000, $B. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings, and all fancy works, lamp sbada frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9I5- The American Florist. 157 Write Us Today Send for Our Latest Catalogue ■We get most of our business through recom- mendations from thoroughly satisfied custom- ers— we thrive on repeat orders. \A^e have received absolutely no correspond- ence expressing dissatisfaction on price, deli- very or quality of construction. Save 10% to 20% on Greenhouses Let 'IS send a capable representative to see you wi jut cost to you. We do this because of the implicit confidence in our material and service. "We Understand Our Business Thoroughly" What They Say: Jan. 20. 1915 Willens Construction Co., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: The greenhouses you built for me last summer and with which I am so well pleased . received several severe tests within the last few days. During: one cold spell of 30 de- grees below, I easily maintain- ed the desired temperature in the greenhouses. I am well pleased with the materia] and also your pleasant business methods and am con- vinced that I have the finest greenhouses in Nebraska. Yours very truly. L. Buckendorf , Norfolk. Neb. WILLENS CONSTRUCTION CO. 1529- S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phones; Lawndale 757 — Harrison 7073 OUR Continuous Ring Carnation Supports Suit Every Bench. THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. CONNEKSVILLE. IND. 4 ^ , HERE'S YOUR CHANGE to get the Best Vent- T ilating Equipment at ftfo the very best prices. Y It is for your own ' benefit to buy mater- ial that is guaranteed like the ADVANCE LINE Get the habit and send for a catalog to- day. Everyone is getting it. ADVANCE CO. RICHMOND, IND. GLASS W* ire lasderi. L«rt* itock, good pricaa. SHARP, PARTRID6E & CO. CBICAOO. ILUNOIS. Mention the Ay)\eT\can Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGI RUNS Or CATALOGUES OUR SPICIAtTY WRm FOR PRICKS. SZ7 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO 1866-1914 "ALL-HEART" CYPKESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda. H. T. I A STIC A feenhoiise glazing USE IT wow: F.O.PiERCECQ. 12 W. BROADWAY New YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sioD and contraction. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Toothpicks 10.00011.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. SiDwrle free. For sale bv deilers. Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks at the world's largest Building Material Department. Reap the benefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittings, glass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose. etc. Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Spednen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Cbicago. XJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sasb Bar, size IH12V2 100 running ft t 2.8S XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sash Bar, size mx2V}. 100 running ft 2.80 XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- houses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000 ft., bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44 — No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rough or 13-16 in . S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. meas 27.00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sasb, \H-ia. % 3 ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each n XJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied-in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use; lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; per roll $1.90 to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-hand Heating Boilers in any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANT. Owiun Chicago House Wrecking Co., 36tti and Iron Sts., Ctiicsge )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbooaeb Drive ei9y and true« becaosb botl) beveli are oa the same tide. Caa't twist aod break the glass in driving. Galvao- ized aDd will DOi nist. No lights or lelt). The Peerless Glazing Point li paiented. Noothers like , it. Older (rom your deale^ or direct from ds. 1000,75c. pottpaid. Samplei tree. EZNKTA. DREEB.I 714 Cheitnot 8trect\ FlUUdslphlb. 158 The American Florist. Feb. 6. EstabUshed 1765 FOR ••P*OT JUUOIt" USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS FOT MAKERS FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. 1000 Ready PacKed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price per 456 4H-in., crate. $5.24 320 5 •• 4.51 210 5H ■• 3-78 144 6 3.16 120 7 4.20 60 8 '■ 3.00 Can be ehipped at an bonr'i notice crate: 20001^-in.. crate, $6.00 1S002 •■ 4.88 ISOO IVt 5.25 1S00 2H " 6.00 10003 5.00 800 3H •■ 5.80 300 4 4.50 HILFIH6ER BROS. POTTERY, 'S^W'tork* Antfast Rolker & Sons, 61 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Loni Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist wlten wtlting Florlet 8peolaltiM. New Brand New Style. Hose "RIVBRTON'! Furnished in lengtlls u]9 to 900 ft. without leam O] joint. The UOSB for the FLOBIB^ W-inch per ft., is ■ Reel oi^ 500 ft., " I4ji5 a Reeli, 1000 ft., " 14 « J<-incll, " ».1 < ReeU, 500 ft., '• I2j<<^ Couplings ftimlshed. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., PHIUtDBLPHIA. r&. The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Purposes. Sizes from 2 id. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for them. Samples free. E. Allan Pelrce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM. MASS. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoma, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROrr FLOWER POT M'F'Y HAKRY BAL3LEV, Datroit. Mich. Rep. 400 Howard St. I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii r\iLXJ that you will he proud to have on your benches, is the kind we hare to offer. We use notbinfir but the best material and skilled labor and oSer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Basket! and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous '*M08S Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Offlce and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. Flower and Vegetable >Vaterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof.^ CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don t Brealc, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. sAeWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, Mannfactnrers of Red Pots Before bnyinc write for price* 2«14-2e22 HenuhM St^ CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strenith Unaurpassed. Write for prices. A. F."K0HR 2934-3»-38 N. Learitt St.. CHICAGO Ml nt ion the American Florist when writing Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapeat in the market for palms, borwood.bay tree*, etc. They are attractive in deeign, strong and durable suit* able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which eives them a lasting quality. We manafacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices^ Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney. Ohio Mention the American Florist 'When writing ^ Buy Your Pots Here The Best Pot The Best Price Properly Packed No Breakage Send for Price List C. C Pollworth Co., ST Mention the American Florist when writing RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS FANS HARLET POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing 19^5- The American Florist. 159 LIQUID =il 40S6 Nicotine. 8-Ib. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 ^^ H-lb. can SO ^^ NICO-FUME M=PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Manufactured by THE KENTUCKT TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LoulsvIUe, Ky. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bus and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and rhrvsanthemum rust Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel. wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00, Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 1296 nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating: or vqporizinp Quait, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If you cannot obtain our products trom jour local dealer send us your order and we win ship immediately through onr nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. i. Gho. a. Burniston, President. M. C. Ebel, Treasurer. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. fflONIN6ER COMPANY, CHICAGO SOZBIackluwk CINCINNATI DnioaCealralLifeBldg. NEW YORl Mvl>ridge Bide NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLl CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES Always mention The American F]r>rist when writing. : : : NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for rumigating Aak Yotir Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing These simple symbols spell CERTAIN SUCCESS CLAY'S FERTILIZES, the Standard Haot Food, is Safe, Sure, Quick — yet Continuous — in Action, and Economical. Manulactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England KROESCHELL BOILER Made of Fire Box Flange Plate Can Not Crack Water Space in Front, Sides and Back The Most Popular Boiler Made SEND FOR C.^T.-VLOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES TO USE A\/1NCIRES Dry, clean, convenient highly concentrated. Sheep or Cattle MANURES ; ; Fulverlzed or Shredded Each kind separate and pure. The best for all greenhouse, field and landscape uses. Ask your supply man for The Pulverized Manure Co. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. steam and ■n»W«ter See Our Catakjgue. 6IBLIN & CO.. Utica. N. Y. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total ol $282,000.00 For fall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. WITH THIS "RED DEVIL'* Balltacad Glass Cntten yea can cat any kUid of srlass for your f^reenhouse. Its just one of 40 "Red Devil" flasB cutters we make and good hardware dealers sell. li yott are not using "Red Devil" glasscnttersin yoor greenhouse, you want to begin NOW. Send us Five 2c stamps for One only sample. A sample will demon- strate glass cutting facts. SMITH 4 HEMENWAYCO., ITOChambers St.. lew York. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. 160 The American Florist. Feb. 6, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... 157 Allen J K 131 Alpha Floral Co.... 13? Amencan Spawn Co 144 Amling E C Co 127 Anderson S A 13? Angermueller G H. 128 Aphine Mfg Co 159 Appel Conrad 140 .■Vrchias Floral Co.. 136 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 132 .\8chmann Godfrey. 151 Atlanta Floral Co... 134 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 131 Barnard WW Co.. 139 Ba88ett& Washburn 119 122 Baumer Aug R 133 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bauscberjohn 135 Beaven E A 132 Beeerow'fl. 134 Benthey F J 148 BergerBros 129 BerningH G 128 Blackistone Z D... 135 Boddington AT 140 Bodger ] & Sons Co 140 Boland J B Co 133 BolgianoJ&Sons... 139 Bragg Ross 13? Bramley & Son 136 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 13S Breitmeyer's JSons. 134 Brown A J Seed Co. 138 Brown Bros & Co.. 136 Bruns H N 139 Brunnings 140 Bryan Alonzo J 150 Buchbinder Bros... 132 Buclthfip H W 13b Bucks' Tresco Tomato Nurs 144 BudlongJA..124 125 126 127 132 Burpee W A & Co . 139 Caldwell the Woods man Co 132 California Florists.. 136 Campronduit Co .. Ill Carnation Sup Co.. 157 Chicago Carn Co.. I 151 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 127 Chicago House Wrecking Co 157 Clark E B Seed Co. 139 Clarke'sSonsD 135 Clay &Son 159 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 135 Coles WW 141 Conard & Jones Co. 143 Cooke Geo H 133 CottageGardensCo 145 Cowee W J 157 Coy H C Seed Co... 140 Craig RobtCo 150 Critchell C E 129 Cunningham Jos H. 141 DardsChas 134 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 143 Denton Floral Co .. 136 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co . 158 Dietsch A & Co .. IV Diller Ca«key& Keen IV DornerF&SonnCn 151 Dreer H A141 147 157 1=8 Duerr Chas A 136 Duluth Floral Co... 1-6 Dunlop JohnH 135 Eagle Wire Works. IV Edwards Fold Box. 160 Emmans Geo M 150 Krno & Klineel 127 Evans Co The J A.. 16" '-Byres H G 135 Kscher Alfred C... 131 Pish Henry Seed Co 140 Fisher Peter 148 Flower Growers Corporation 127 Florists' Hail Assn. 159 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 131 Ford William P.... 130 Frank Floral Co.... 126 Franzen F 0 150 freeman Mrs J B... 136 Frey CH 136 Frey & Frey 135 Friedman 133 Froment H E 131 Furrow & Co 136 Galvin Thos F 135 Garland Mfg Co.... 160 Gasser J M Co 135 Giblin & Co 159 Gorham & Cbaoline 156 Graham A & Son... 133 Grand Kapids Floral Co 136 Grasselli Chemical Co 159 GudeBros 134 Gunterberg M C... 122 Guttman & Kaynor (Inc) 131 Hardesty & Co 133 Barley Pottery Co.. 158 Hart George B 131 Haven Seed Co The 140 Heacock Jos Co 149 Heinl John G & Son 136 Henderson A&Co... I Henderson Lewis .. 136 Herr Albert M 149 Herrmann A 156 Hess &Swoboda... 134 Hews A H &Co.... 158 Hilfinger Bros 158 Hill D Nurs Co. .142 143 Hoerber Bros 127 HoSmeisterFlo Co. 129 Hollywood Gardens 133 Holm & Olson 134 Holton & Hunkel Co 128 Home CorSchool... 151 Horticultural Adv.. 147 Horticultural Print Co The 150 Hurff Edgar F 140 Ickes-BraunMillCo III Igoe Bros 160 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 160 Isbell S M & Co... 140 lackson& Perkins.. 142 Johnston &CoTJ.. 133 Jones Percy 124 Joy Floral Co 136 Kasting W FCo ... I Keller Geo & Sons. 158 KellerSons J B 136 Kellogg Geo M 135 Kelway & Son 141 Kennicott Bros Co. 118 Ky Tobacco Pro Co 159 Kervan Co The 131 Kessler Wm 13l King Construct Co, 157 Kohr A F 158 Komada Bros 160 Kramer IN &Son.. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 159 Krucbten John 127 KuehnC A 128 KuhlGeo A 150 Kyle & Foerster.... 127 LaCrosse Floral Co. 134 Landrptb Seed Co.. 140 LangFlo&NurCo. 136 Lange A 133 LeboriusJJ 135 Leedle Floral Co ... 150 Leonard Seed Co... 139 Lockland Lum Co.. 157 Loechner & Co 1?9 LovettJT 142 McCallum Co 129 McConnell Alex.... 133 McCray RefrigCo.. II McDonald Fou'dry. Ill McHutchison & Co. 140 McNeff-Swenson Co 132 Matthews the Flo'st 1.33 MatthewsonJ E .... 13* May &Co L L 134 Meconi Paul 131 Memphis Flo Shop. 136 Metairie Ridge Nurs 133 Mette Henrv 144 MichaudF H 143 Mooinger J C Co.... 159 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd.... l.?0 SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are poiUtvely the best. Last torever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of BUM slipping. Effective on large or small gl Bas7 to drive. Easv to extract Two ai7e> ^ fc, 40Cperlb fSltM. for S5.00, by express. For sale by the trade EANDOLTH 6 McCLZMZNTS, norists. ' Petia ATe„ne>r Hl^land, Pltt«biirtfa,ra. to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 54 and . 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for$2.SO Moore, Hentz & Nash 130 Morehead Mfg Co... Ill Muir Craig 135 Murray Samuel..... 134 Myers Florist 136 Nat Flo B of Trade. loO Nelson HughH.... 131 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 131 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 159 Niessen Leo Co 129 Ostertag Bros ..... 135 Palez Paul M l.?6 Palmer W J & Son . 134 Park Floral Co 134 Peacock Dahlia Farms '. l^^ PedrickGR&Son. 140 Peirce E Allan 158 Peters & Reed Poty 158 Phillips Bros 136 Pierce FO Co 157 Pierson A N (Inc).. 149 Pierson FR Co..I 147 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 138 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 136 Pillsbury I L 160 Podesta&Baldoccbi 135 Poehlmann Bros Co 120 121 PoUworth C C Co I 128 135 1.'=8 Portland Flo Store. 135 Pulverized Manure Co 159 Raedlein Basket Co 126 Randall A L Co.... 127 Randolph & Mc- Clements 133 160 Rawlings Elmer.... 147 Ready Reference... 153 Reed & Keller 160 Regan Ptg House... 157 Reid Edw 129 Reinberg Geo. ..127 148 Reinberg Peter.. 123 149 Reuter&Son SJ... 1.33 Rice Bros 128 Rice Co. M 131 Robinson J C Seed Co 140 RockWmLFlwrCo 136 Roemer Fred'k 140 Robnert Waldo 140 Rolker Aug & Sons. 143 Routzahn Seed Co . 140 Rusch G&Co 128 Rye George 136 SchilderBros 140 Schiller, the Florist. 136 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son. 160 Schling Max 134 Schmidt JC 147 Schwake Chas & Co 130 SeftonMfgCo 132 Sharp Partridge & Co 157 Sheridan Walter F. 131 Siebrecht George C 131 ^immons & Son.... 136 Sinner Bros 145 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 140 Situation & Wants.. 117 SkidelskySS&Co... 1^9 Small J H&Sons... 133 Smith A W & Co... 135 SmithE D&Co 151 Smith & Fetters Co 133 Smith & Hemenway 159 Smith Henry 136 Smith Wm C Flo Co 128 Smith W&T Co... I Smith & Young Co. 126 Snyder FR 131 South Park Flo'l Co II Sterling Grinding Wheel Co Ill St. Louis Seed Co.. 141 :3torrs & Harrison 145 146 StumppGEM 135 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. Ill Syracuse Pot'rv Co. 158 Tampa Floral Co .. 141 Thompson J D Carnation Co 146 Thorburn J M & Co 139 TottyCbasH 150 Traendly&Schenck 131 United Cut Flwr Co 131 University of Chicago Press 132 Vaughan AL&Co. 125 Vaughan's Seed Store I 137 143 156 158 Vick'sSonsJ 139 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 141 Wagner Park Cons. 158 WaiteFW 160 Walker F Co 133 Wallace F D IV Weber FH 134 Weiland M 136 Weiland&Risch... 149 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 139 Whilldin Pottery Co 158 Whitted Floral Co.. 1?3 Wietor Bros 124 127 WillensConsCo... 157 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 128 Wittbold GCo 133 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 136 Wood Bros 149 WoodruS&SonsSD 140 Yokohama Nurs Co 140 Young A L&Co... 131 Young John 1.?0 Young & Nugent... 133 7ech & Mann. ..125 127 Ziska Jos 127 Zvolanek Anton C 1,39 KOMADA BROTHERS Florists' Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Garland Cast Iron Gutter Will Dot rust out, and is guranteed to five satisfaction in every way. We Furnish Evenrthing for the Greenhouse Write for prices and estimates. Do it now. GARUHD MANUFACTURING CO;. Pes Plaines. IH. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per toot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Slaes. Tell Us Tour Wants. ILUNOIS PIPE 6 MTG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jetlerson Street CHICAGO, m. REED & KELLER^ 122 W. 2Stl) St., NKW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all onr Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and ure dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. 0 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersastfae Best support on market Pat. July 27, "97. Marl?, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt SlimKiil Surutccl IGOE BROS. 61 .73 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. J / \ £ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / ►l, 1\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ^ main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point In the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 66 PINE STREET NEW YORK Nolotsilronl mend yonr split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES .?Sc per inOO: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter BEFORE • Son, AFTER 422 Main St., SprlngHeld, Mast. Split Carnations EasUy Mended wltk Pillsbury Carnaiiu Siipli We find it very satitftc- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't ret alonf without them. ], L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBUKT Galettonrg. 111. SUPREME g?^?g?; INVISIBLE II CARNATION STAPLES ■3RAI Pef 3000 for a%* f\f\ OOQ 1000 Postpaid «pl.W For Repairine Split Carnations. Samples Free. F. W. WAITE. 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield. Mast, Gtiange of Name — OF- Quaker City Machine Go. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for cataloEr. Amem 17°^ 1 BiBBrica is "the Prnw of the UbsseIj tbsTB may be mars comfort Hmidships, but ms are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 13, 1915. No. 1393 ThE American Florist Established 1885. OopTrirht. 1914. by American Florist CompaoT Entered aa Second Class Matter Not. 11, 1S91, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879, ' Published Every Saturday by AMDRICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. ■eglstered Cable Address : Amedo, Chicago. Sabtcription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from Aueust 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc.. AmericanFloristCo..440S. Dearborn St.. Chicano SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers —Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacKorih, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New Vork, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting. BuBalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif., August 17-19. 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard. Framing- bam, Mass., President; A. F. ]. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Roctcwood Ave., Indianapolis, lod.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition. Boston, Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.. President; Robt. Pvle, West- Grove, Pa.. Vice-President, Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R. I., July 8-9 1915. L. L. Morse. San Francisco. Calif.. President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleve- O., November. 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz. Ogontz, Pa.. President; C. W, Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, San Francisco. Calif., 1915, GusTAVE X. Amrhyn. New Haven. Conn., President; Roland Coterill. Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer . RECENT IMPORT DECISIONS. United States Treasury Department. Gladiolus Motlier Bulbs. Gladiolus bulbs, which are shown by the evidence to be mature mother flowering bulbs, that is, fJowerins' bulbs that, planted in the ground, will produce other small bulbs, and which were imported solely for propagating purposes, are entitled to free entry under the provision in paragraph 210, tariff act of 1913, that "all mature mother flowering bulbs imported ex- clusively for propagating purjioses shall be admitted free of duty." The department's regulation, pro- mulgated as T. D. 34200, instructing that free entry under paragraph 210 to bulbs claimed to be mature mother flowering bulbs imported exclusively for propagating purposes should be de- nied by the collector unless the invoice indicates which of the bulbs in an im- portation are mature mother flowering bulbs, and unless an affidavit from the ultimate consignee is submitted stat- ing that the bulbs are imported ex- clusively for propagating purposes, does not preclude the importer from proving such facts before the board by other evidence. U. .S. OEN. APP'RS, NEW YORK, JAN. 29, '15. In tlif matter o( protests 74627t!, etc.. of Hii- l>ert Bulb Co. ct al. against the assessment of (hity l».v the collectors of customs at the porls (if Norfolk and Boston. Before Board 3 (Waltc. Somervlllc. and Hay, General ,\ppraisers). Waite. general appraiser : The im- portations in these cases consist of gladiolus bulbs. They were assessed for duty under the provision in para- graph 210. tariff act of 1913, for "all other bulbs, roots, root stocks, corms, and tubers, which are cultivated for their flowers or foliage, .50 cents per thousand," the gladiolus not being enumerated or otherwise described in the preceding part of the paragraph. There is a proviso, however, to this paragraph which was added to the law of 191:!, changing som^ewhat the law of previous years. This proviso reads : Provided, That all mature mother flowering bulbs imported exclusively for propagating purposes shall be ad- mitted free of duty. The importers claim these importa- tions should be admitted free under this proviso. Testimony was given in each case which shows that the goods are bulbs within the meaning of the .statute, that they are ready to flower, and that they are "mother bulbs," that term meaning bulbs which repro- duce or produce other bulbs. It ap- pears these produce others both at the upper part of the bulb itself and from the lower part, where the root of the bulb is joined to the bulb proper. The testimony clearly shows, we think, that the importations were made exclusive- ly for propagating purposes, and there is no question but that this species of plant is a flowering plant. It appears these particular importations are ready to flower, or will flower Mhe first year on being set out in the ground. We conclude they should be free of duty, as claimed. In T. D. 34206 the department, in a letter addressed to the collector of cus- toms at New York, issued instructions that free entry under paragraph 210 to bulbs claimed to be mature rr .i*"?r flowering bulbs imported exclusively for propagating purposes should be denied unless the invoice specifically indicates which of the bulbs comprised in any importation are mature mother flowering bulbs, and unless an affidavit from the ultimate consignee is sub- mitted stating that the bulbs are Im- ported for propagating purposes and are intended exclusively for such pur- poses. In these cases such regulation was not complied with, inasmuch as in protest 740270 the affidavit required was not furnished, and in protest 7C0202 the invoice did not show spe- cifically that the bulbs were mature mother flowering bulbs. This regulation is not provided for in the statute itself, and we think must be considered a regulation governing the action of the collector with refer- ence to free entry of the goods. It does not, we think, preclude the im- porter from submitting his case to the board on proof other than that men- tioned in the regulation. The protests are sustained and free entry under paragraph 210 instructed. 162 The American Florist. Feb. IS, Orchid Plants not Mother Bulbs. Orchid plants, which are imported exclusively for propagating purposes, and which consist of roots surmount- ed by root stalks, from which grow spikes which bear flowers, these spikes being enlarged, thickened portions known as "pseudo bulbs," are not free of duty under paragraph 210, tariff act of 1913, as "mature mother flower- ing bulbs imported exclusively for propagating purposes," but are duti- able under the same paragraph as "orchids." - U. S. GEN. APP'RS, NEW YORK, JAN. 29, '15. In tht matter of protest 744907 of Maltus & Ware, against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York. Before Board 3 (Waite. Somerville. and Hay, General Appraisers). Waite, general aporaiser : A motion made at the hearing by government counsel to dismiss the protest on the ground that the collector reported the fee was not paid on this protest, but paid on another protest on the same entry, was denied by the board in G. A. 7641 (T. D. 34927). The commodity in question is in- voiced as "30 cases living plants, each case containing 40 plants; valued per plant, 25 cents." The appraiser re- ports they are orchid plants and re- turned them for duty as orchids at 25 per cent ad valorem under the first part of paragraph 210, tariff act of 1913. Protestants claim free entry un- der the proviso to paragraph 210. These provisions read : 210. Orchids, palms, azalea indica, and cut flowers, preserved or freshj^ 25 per centum ad valorem: * * * . Provided, That all mature mother flowering bulbs imported exclusively for propagating purposes shall be ad- mitted free of duty. Considerable testimony was taken, wherein the orchids are described, and from which testimony it appears that these plants are imported for propa- gating purposes exclusively. Samples of the imported plants were produced in evidence. They are plants consist- ing of the roots surmounted by root stalks from which spring the spikes which bear the flowers. The stalk from the extremity of which the flower appears is somewhat thickened and enlarged, grooved or corrugated on the outside, and is sometimes des- ignated among botanists as a "pseudo bulb." These plants do not reproduce by means of true bulb, but are in- creased by a separation of the root and stalk, and reproductions of flowers are secured from sprouts or growths from the root stalk immediately sur- mounting the roots proper. The spike or stalk, sometimes called the pseudo bulb, and rising from the top of the plant or root stalk, never reproduces; its use, as we learn, is to store food for the plant until the spike finally dries up and disappears. The so-called pseudo bulb is in no sense a mother bulb, as we understand a mother bulb to be a bulb from which young bulbs spring, thus reproducing the mother plant. The importations in question here are sold as plants. We learn also that they are described in commerce as plants containing so many bulbs, hav- ing reference to the pseudo bulbs. These pseudo bulbs or stalks may be entirely severed and many of them are when the plarit is set out for propagation. It seems they are called bulbs and so referred to in the com- mercial world for the purpose of de- scribing the size of the plant, as we learn that the plants are sold by the hundred, each plant containing two, four, or more of these stalks, spikes, or pseudo bulbs, thus describing more definitely the size of the plants in ques- tion. We are satisfied that the orchid is not a bulb botanically. Some of the witnesses were men of eminence in the botanical world, and their testimony is to that effect. Neither have these plants the appearance of a bulb or bulbous root. The importers claim that even though these importations are not found to be bulbs they are still bulbs by reason of their commercial desig- nation. Two witnesses swore that the trade so understood them and treated them as such in buying and selling and describing them. We are satisfied, however, that this was simply a mat- ter of description; that these orchid roots are plants; and if the part spoken of as a pseudo bulb, the only thing that characterizes them as bulbs, had been entirely severed from the plant there is nothing to show that they would be treated in the commercial world as bulbs. Much less are we in- clined to hold that they are shown to be mature mother flowering bulbs. It is true they belong to a species of flowering plants, plants which as im- ported are in a condition to send forth shoots which will produce flowers, but they send forth nothing which in its inception or beginning can be termed a bulb; and from our understanding of the testimony, what subsequently appears and may be termed a false or pseudo bulb can not be so designated. as it springs from the root of the plant. We are therefore of the opinion that the testimony has not shown that these plants, either commercially or actually, should be classified as bulbs. We do not think Congress intended to- include this class of roots or plants when it used the language, "mature mother flowering bulbs." We therefore overrule the protest, sustaining the classification made by the collector. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. KUt. PhUadelphia, Pa. Palm Leaves and Roses. Here is one of the everyday piece* of the shop. Just a plain arrange- ment of three palm leaves with spray of white roses and narcissi. Most clusters of this kind are made with two palms, but here are three, a trifl» shorter perhaps, but by spreading into a sort of fan shape they admit of a quite wide cluster and support it nicely. K. Wreath On Easel. Here is an example of good work- manship, a crescent form of wreath which has been well carried out in every detail, nothing elaborate, but as seen In the illustration it can be said to be complete in every respect. I,t is made of pink roses, white asters andl ^'- '.'>■ CLUSTER OF CYCAS LEAVES AND ROSES. /P^i- The American Florist. 163 valley. The solid, narrow portion of •white carries out the form and gives <;ontrast to the artistically arranged pink roses in the full part of the form below. The broad green ferns in the •center conceal the easel and by their rich green add to the finish of the de- sign as a whole. K. Spring: Flowers. Only a short time until spring — lovers •of flowers all anticipate the season, so that "I want a box of spring flowers" is a irequent order in the stores. Nicely arranged, there is nothing prettier than a box of so- called spring blossoms, such as daffo- dils, tulips, sweet peas, pansies, primu- las, daisies, yellow and white snapdrag- ons, pussy willows, together with a few rose buds, pink or j-ellow as the case may demand. It is well to have a ■ few of these boxes on hand, made up, as when nicely arranged they are very salable. Popular sizes run from one to two dollars. Often persons just wanting a few flowers will take one of these boxes; they look so attractive. While there is not much profit in a one dollar bo.x of flowers, it is about what many a person who is going to see a sick friend or take something in recognition of a favor, or have it sent as a bearer of congratulations or regrets, etc., would select. Baskets of the same flowers, small tumbler baskets that sell from one to two dollars, are popular in the shop- ping district; a window full works off in no time. Flowering plants for gifts are also more in demand as the season advances. When the customer's mind is not fully made up, it is well to ■ suggest this or that spring flower, which being in season are fairly plenti- ful, and will be pretty sure to show a good profit. Spring flowers for table decorations are now the thing. Orchid flowered sweat peas are magnificently arranged with maidenhair ferns in vases, or handle baskets with ribbons, they make a most attractive table, as also do Golden Spur daffodils. Nothing is more beautiful than a table decorated with snapdragons. A pansy luncheon, with these tri-colored blossoms made up into baskets and also strewn on the cloth is very effective. This is the time for week-end sales in which the spring flowers figure largely. The stores who do not feel it is beneath their dignity to sell a customer a dollar's worth of flowers can now give good value and have at the same time a fair profit. Small gift boxes of spring blossoms sent out to good or prospective customers are sure business bringers; $25 spent in this way is likely to bring more and quicker results than the same amount spent in newspaper space. K. Good Service. One of the essentials in the retail florist business, a feature that adds prestige and contributes much to its success, is good service. All the other perfect qualities will not be able to overcome failure in this respect. In good service are included many things, the selecting of the flowers ordered, as well as their proper arrangement in the box, which of itself must be of a quality worthy of the flowers; it must be spotlessly clean and then filled and tied and sealed in a faultless manner. It must go out on time and reach its destination in as perfect condition as when It left the store. The address tag should be of the latest up-to-date WREATH ON EASEL. pattern. The conveyance, be it wagon or auto, should be bright and up to date in its appointments; as such it is a constant advertisement. An at- tractively designed or painted vehicle is sure to command attention, and Is a great factor in keeping the name of the firm before the public. DELIVERY. The best delivery service demands that all the boys and drivers or chauf- feurs shall be in uniform. The uni- formed messenger is freely admitted to the dwelling, as he is so manifestly connected with the firm, and is there- fore to be trusted. The delivery boys with their uniform and the name of the firm on their caps or their coat collars, when on the trolley or railroad train, are always quite conspicuous and help to keep, in this way, the name of the firm to the front. The uniform is also a great advantage when a customer is to be met, with a package, in a railroad station, at a hotel or other public place, the name on the cap identifying the house at once. Quick service is greatly appreciated as it often happens that at the last moment, something is required; an ur- gent request is sent in and if deliv- ery is made in time, there is great relief, and the house scores a point in its favor. On the other hand, if or- ders are in any way overlooked, or not fully completed, or are late in delivery, an anxious or angry voice is heard over the 'phone complaining of the poor service, which omission will not soon be forgotten. EXPBESS AND TRAIN TIME. A point in good service is to have the time of railroad trains and steam- boats at hand for immediate reference; also all the necessary data about ex- press deliveries, as much loss and an- noyance to customers Is likely to occur from late deliveries, which could be avoided by accurate knowledge in this respect. Notice by mail that flowers are on the way should always be for- warded to the address so that the parties will be on the lookout for them. Many a mistake in name and street number has been corrected in time by this advance knowledge. Good service demands that every lit- tle detail should be looked after, good enough Is far from being good serv- ice. Some florists enclose a printed slip In the box of flowers saying that "If for any reason these flowers should not be entirely satisfactory, we would consider it a great favor to be im- mediately notified when every effort will at once be made to correct the mistake." A slip, with printed direc- tions for the care of cutflowers, is also another feature of good service; this should be placed In every box, and Is sure to be appreciated. DEilVERT PRECAUTIONS. The safe delivery of foliage and flowering plants is often not given the 164 The American Florist. Feb. 13, care necessary for satisfactory service. Nearly all stock will be the better for being fully or partially wrapped. In cold weather this is necessary to pro- tect from frost and also at all times to protect the foliage or the flowers. It also presents a much neater appear- ance when properly wrapped, and is better handled by inexperienced help, either at the store or on delivery. All pots should carefully be cleaned, as to leave an ugly smudge of mud on the bottom is sure to be a cause of an- noyance. In short, good service means good business, and keeping business good is that for which every live house is constantly striving. K. THE CARNATION. Carnation Scoring: at Buffalo. New carnations at the Buffalo exhi- bition of the American Carnation So- ciety, January 27-28 were scored as follows : Belle "Washburn, shown by Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. 88 points; No. 316, shown by A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass., 87 points. The first named was awarded the S. A. F. silver medal and the second the S. A. F. bronze medal. The following qualified for the Cor- ner memorial medal competition next year; No. 53 (11) shown by F. Dor- ner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., 84 points; Sunbeam, shown by John Steidle, Olivette, Mo.. 82 points; Laura "Weber, shown by Chas. Weber, Lyn- brook, N. Y., 81 points; No. 316, shown by A. Roper, 87 points. Certificates of merit were awarded to Miss Theo, shown by Littlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass., 85 points; No. 44 (11), shown by Little- field & Wyman, 87 points; No. 565, shown by Wm. A. Dawson, Williman- tic, Conn.. 8.5 points; Morning Glow, shown by Edward Winkler, Wakefield, Mass., 85 points. Culture of Exhibition Blooms. As noted in the reports of the ex- hibition of the American Carnation Society, the keeping qualities of most of the flowers exhibited was a notice- able feature, taking into consideration the fact that those who had the Buf- falo exhibition in charge put forth every effort to have the temperature in the rooms kept at a cool, even de- gree, yet it must be admitted that careful culture was the principal rea- son why the flowers kept so well. It could easily be seen when the flowers were first staged that they had not been subjected to any great variations of temperature or extreme feeding; the texture and substance of the petalage was very high in most of the exhibits. The flowers in some of the winning \'ases were not as large as some of the others, but the color and sub- stance of flowers, and the length and strength of the stems scored nearly perfect. Kosette, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pink Delight. Mi.ss Alice Coombes, Gor- geous and Benora were considered in the final judging for the best keeping vase in the show. This judging took place just after noon of the last day of the show, and it took some very close scrutiny to select one vase as y>eing better than another, or I should say wor.se than another, becau.se in judging with this point in view, the object is to pick out the sleepy flowers, and the vase that has suffered the least is the winner. The vase of 100 Rosette which won the prize came through in as near per- fect condition as 100 flowers could possibly do; the judges after going- over them in the most thorough man- ner could not find a flower that showed the least sign of being sleepy, or even a petal that was the least bruised or marred. "Very few of the flowers had the appearance of being water-soaked or of having been left on the plants to develop to their fullest extent, but looked to be fresh cut stock that had not been held in water any longer than was necessary for it to stand the travel. Even temperatures and careful watering are the two fundamental points in caring for the plants to be sure of good keeping qualities in the flowers. When the temperature is al- lowed to rise several degrees above the mark before reducing the steam heat or putting on the air. there is sure to be trouble from the flowers go- ing to -sleep quickly. Overfeeding with nitrogenous manure, such as bone, tankage or sheep manure, will quickly soften up the flowers. In the days of feeding the plants with liquid manure made from fresh horse or cow manure and applied with a watering- pot there was very little complaint of sleepy flowers, not that we are crav- ing for a return to those troublesome methods, but the grower who uses the highly concentrated pulverized ma- nures of the present day, is very often not careful enough with the material he is using. This applies particularly to the dark winter months; after the days begin to get longer, with the sun in greater power, the plants will as- similate more manure without the flowers or plants suffering, the cut- tings may be too succulent to root easily, but this part of the work should have been taken care of before this time arrives. We are now approaching the middle of February, when all the propagating should be well in hand. If cuttings enough to meet the requirements are not already in the sand, then this work should toe attended to without delay, as there are only three or four -weeks left of this season that the cuttings will i-oot easily; after that time con- siderable more care will be necessary to get a successfvil stand. Do not leave the cuttings in the sand after they have made suflScient roots, but pot them up without delay. The roots grow very rapidly while in the propa- gating bed, and if allowed to remain longer than is necessary, they very soon become wirey. Another im- portant thing that needs the grower's closest attention is to keep the plants free of insects, which increase very rapidly at this season of the year. Watch also the young plants of the previous potting; if they need shifting up, attend to it before they become root-bound. C. W. Johnson. PLANT NOTES. Early Annuals. During the warm days of June the carnations deteriorate very rapidly and there is often a great need for some flower to take their place, and an early bench of asters is a great boon at such a time, especially for those who have a good call for funeral work. Seed l^lanted during February and grown in pots or flats until after Easter can be then transplanted to the benches in which the Easter crops are grown and they will be in bloom at the time -n'hen most desired. A good strain of early flo-«'ering varieties, either Comet or Victoria, should be selected and with good care a paying crop is assured. A sowing of candytuft by March 1 will also produce plants that can be benched after Easter in the same manner and a good cut for Memorial day be had. The strains of White Giant candytuft now offered make splendid spikes for the filling in of sprays at that great flower day. There are many annuals that can be grown for early spring blooming that are greatly appreciated by the trade, among which might be mentioned calendulas, nasturtiums, sca- biosa, sweet sultans and bachelor's but- tons. DaUlas. The forcing of early dahlias has been practiced successfully by growers the last few years, and roots started at this time will produce flowers for Dec- oration day and during June. A good deep bench, in a house not too warm, should be selected, and while the plants '^.. '^^:^K•>^^ CARNATION KEOKUK. At the luw:i Agricultural CoIIcfjo, Ames, iowu. J9^5- The American Florist. 165 are great feeders in the open ground, it is better not to have the soil too rich in the houses, (or the plants grow very tall inside, and with a rich soil make a strong, rampant growth, which will not bloom as early. They can be fed when the buds begin to form by giving them a mulch of half-decayed manure, which will materially assist the flowering and also provide a covering that will pre- vent evaporation. They will require but little attention except that long, strong stakes will be necessary to keep the plants growing erect, to which they should be firmly tied, and then dis- need spacing- out and a careful going over. March and April being nearer their natural time of blooming' titan those brought into flower early in the winter, the plants will not have to be forced as hard and are much better brought along- in a cooler tempei-ature. The plants, however, that bloom later will require more attention, especially in regard to pinching out the soft gro-w^hs that start around the cluster of buds. This should be done as early as possible and with great care, so as not to injure or break the buds. These .soft growths grow very rapidly at this .:r"' : -... •>• ^.^t.- ™.. \i.^^ ^ MORRIS Sl snow SEED CO.S STORE, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. budding to produce the better blooms. Any varieties of which it is desired to increase the stock can be planted in the house and the young growths made into cuttings, which root easily at this time. Margfuerltes. As the warm days of spring ap- proach the marguerite plants will bloom profusely and those in pots will have, to a great extent, exhausted the plant food in the soil, so to keep up the size of the flower and length of stem watering with liquid manure will be necessary. Liquid cow manure can be safely used in frequent waterings with no danger of any injury if the plants are in a healthy condition. The flowers should be cut daily and placed in water; they will keep much longer than if allowed to remain on the plants, where they quickly fade if not picked when the warm spring days come on. This should be prevented, for it not only gives the plant an un- tidy appearance but takes the strength of the plant and the following flowers are often much shorter in stem. A few well bloomed plants are very decorative at Easter, especially in churches where they make a splendid showing. Propagation for next year's stock should now be carried on; the cuttings root easily and there are plenty to be obtained at this time. As soon "as rooted they should be grown on in good soil, and to secui-e the best results another year given the best of culture. Azaleas. The azaleas for spring flowering and Easter will soon need attention. If they have been in cold pits they should be brought into cool houses, and those that have been kept in cool houses will time an4 if they attain any length, quickly draw the nourishment from the stem and blast the buds, so it will re- quire constant attention to keep them pinched off. They should be looked over at least once a week and all young shoots removed. Give the plants plenty of room so as to allow a good circulation of air, that the plants can dry off after syringing. These plants are often crowded together as closely as possible, but this invariably results in the loss of much foliage and the plant grows out of shape. What to do with the plants that have flowered is often a question. Many growers assert that a better and ear- lier plant can be produced the seco"nd year than can be bought abroad and imported, but to do this the plant must be given good culture and not placed in some out-of-the-way corner where it suffers (or lack of air, light and water. Whatever trimming into shape the plant requires should be done now, and the plant given an opportu- nity to start a new growth. As early as it is safe from all frosts the plants can be plunged outside in a frame and during the summer a mulch should be spread over the soil to prevent too much evaporation. Frequent syringings may be required during hot weather to keep down red spider, these plants being quickly infested with these in- sects in certain locations and they quickly ruin the foliage. Like all hard- wooded stock, be sure they do not get dry. They do not show it as quickly as the soft-wooded plants and often when it is seen it is too late to remedy the injury done. Cannas. One of the most decorative beds for summer, especially if it is of large size, is a bed of blooming cannas, for they are very showy and will bloom throughout the summer until frost cuts them down, and the varieties have been greatly improved during the last dec- ade. To make the best showing the plants should be started early enough to have good strong stock at bedding- out time in May and June. The plants should be started by March 1 and now is the time to procure stock of varie- ties of which the grower is short or which he has not on hand. The clumps when removed from the winter storage should have all the old soil shaken off, the dried up stalk and roots cut away. They are then cut up into small pieces and if the stock is plentiful two or three eyes can be left to each piece, but where stock is short they are cut up to single eyes although with single eyes many weak plants will be pro- duced. Often the clumps have started into growth and where this has hap- pened the eyes should be sorted, those already started being planted together and the dormant eyes by themselves. Have boxes all ready and place an inch of soil on the )>ottom and then place the divisions on this closely together and cover with light, sifted soil and FRESNO NURSERY CO.'S PACKING YARD, FRESNO, CALIF. 166 The American Florist. Feb. 13, then water thoroughly. Keep the va- rieties separate and properly labeled, each box to contain but one variety and the name plainly marked on the box, for labels are often lost or mis- placed. Place the boxes in a warm location — where hot water heating is used they can be placed on the return pipes. In two or three weeks the plants will have made sufficient roots to be placed in 3% or 4-inch pots, when they can be gi-own on in a house with a temperature of 50° to 60°. In plant- ing cannas outside it should always be remembered that they are very tender and should not be set out until all danger of late frost is past. WITH THE GROWERS ; The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ina. Visitors are always welcome at this famous establishment, and a visit at this season of the year will well repay the outlay. Roses form an important part of the stock grown, and at the present time are in healthy, vigorous growth. Naturally the novelties are always the the chief attraction, the va- rieties Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia now claiming much attention. We found Hoosier Beauty occupying the best part of two long benches, look- ing in fine shape from every point of view — clean, healthy plants, throwing up long, stout, flowering stems and carrying buds and flowers of fine form and beautiful color. This variety has every appearance of being a good ad- dition to our list of standard forc- ing roses, taking the flowers as seen growing on the plants at Hill's for an example. They are sure to be popu- lar with the flower buyers, and it is our candid opinion that Hoosier Beauty will prove to be one of the best roses for the benefit of the grower that has been sent ovit for a long time. Ophelia, the handsome salmon flesh- pink rose, has already won its way into the favor of both the retail florist and the grower, and will be planted in large quantities the coming season. As seen here the stock is in excellent ■condition, large numbers of young plants being worked up to meet the heavy demand. Be sure and do not overlook Ophelia when figuring up your rose plantings. Everything known to the experienced propagator is provided for at this establishment to turn out the young stock in the best possible condition. A number of men were busy grafting roses; a large stock are already in boxes, and the earlier grafts were being transferred from the boxes to the bench, having taken hold in excellent shape. Passing from the rose houses, we enter a section devoted to stock chrysanthemums for propagating pur- poses. As good a space as is to be found on the place is given over to these plants, and the endless number of strong, healthy cuttings coming along is positive proof of the wisdom of this method. To look over the im- mense quantity of cuttings already in sight on these benches, one is very apt to wonder where the demand Is coming from for all of this stock; big sections of White and Yellow Eaton, White and Golden Chadwick, Chief- tain, Wm. Turner, White Chieftain, Dorner's Early Frost, Alice Salomon, Salomon's Gold, and all the up-to-date commercial and exhibition varieties, together with the singles and pompons. The houses of carnations in full l)loom were the next to attract our at- tention, and they ■were in fine condi- tion all the way through. White Won- der and White Enchantress are the leaders in quantity in the whites, and several benches of White Wonder were looking extremely well — strong, stiff stems and fine, large, well formed flowers. A bench of the new white. Matchless, also was in fine shape: not a bursted calyx could be seen, and the flowers are of the largest size. It i:; not so quick to come into bloom as White Wonder or IVhite En- chantress, but the _flDw_ers are of a higher grade and will be grown in in- creased quantities another season. Pink Delight is here, represented by as fine a lot of plants as is to be seen in the west, the ■western growers not having mastered its requirements as have the eastern growers, but Mr. Hill says that it always has done well with them, and these plants certainly bear him out. Benora is another variety that seems at home here, a big lot of high-grade flowers being in sight. Gorgeous is the tall growing variety on the place, and an extra tier of supports has already been put on to carry its long stems. Champion has done well, and in an- other season will, to a great extent, displace Beacon and be the leading red. Pocahontas is grown as the lead- ing crimson, and Yellow Prince for yellow, both being in first class condi- tion. Mrs. C. W. Ward is grown quite largely, but we noticed the same trou- ble here as at many other places in the central west : many of the flowers are streaked and quite a lot have bursted calyces. Enchantress Supreme is rapidly pushing aside the old favor- ite Enchantress, and as seen here is much more desirable. Several seed- lings are on trial in different stages of development, some in their first year, others in their second and some in larger quantities. The E. G. Hill Company have an- other greenhovise establishment away from their main place, which is given over to carnation plants for cuttings only; these plants are not allowed to flower, all their energy being devoted to producing cuttings. To look over these benches is like looking over ,a good size field of plants. They are cared for regularly, the same as the plants producing the cut flowers, and when a batch of shoots are fit they are taken off and sent to the propagators. The plants are in the best of health, and many thousands of cuttings are now ready to be taken off. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind. We could not leave Richmond witii- out looking up our old friend Fred Lemon. We foimd the force at the flower shop in the midst of making up a casket blanket and other floral pieces for a funeral, having had a very busv day with this kind of work. Out at the greenhouses, Fred was getting next to the trouble with the steam pump, and at the time of our call was just finishing up. A general line of stock is grown here to supply the store, and what sur- plus is left beyond this requirement is consigned to the market. We noticed some very well grown plants of Prim- ula obconica and P. malacoides, and some well-flowered cyclamens. The roses here were in first-class condition, some benches of White Killarney and Pink Killarney being especially fine. A bench of Ophelia, with the flowers left on to ripen up the wood for propa- gating, was a particularly fine show and gave us a chance to see the flowers of this new rose in the different stages of development. Most of the roses at this establishment were heavier in crop at the time of our visit than the others seen in our travels. Thei heavy demand now on for carnation blooms is keeping the crop cut up close, every available flower being called for the day we were there. Sweet peas and bulbous plants are also grown for the store trade, and considerable space is given over to growing green for floral work. Fred Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. The firm of F. Dorner & Sons Co., so long noted as the raisers and intro- ducers of some of our best American carnations ' and chrysanthemums, are now branching oiit by entering the field of raising new roses, and as a starter are_ introducing to the trade their well named seedling, Hoosier Beauty, the plants of which at the time of our visit were in excellent growth. They have attained some- what a taller growth than the E. G. Hill Co.'s plants, due to their not having been cut back as hard, but lots of flowers on long stems were in sight. The freedom of flowering ap- pears to be one of the principal quali- ties of this new rose. A house of late planted stock on their own roots was a good demonstration of what can be done with this rose. Planted in Sep- tember, the plants have made wonder- ful growth, and at the time of our visit ■were in fine growth and crop. A large stock is being worked up to meet the call for young plants, and every care is being taken to produce first- class young stock, both on their own roots and grafted, so that the grower who purchases this stock will not have any reason for complaint. Those that are already worked up into pots are in a healthy growing condition and the other roses on the place are all Joins well, several seedlings being under trial to determine their qualities. Carnations more than any other flower have made the name of Dorner so well known throughout the trade, and it is always interesting to visit this establishment and get a first hand look over the novelties and 7iote their habit of growth. The two novel- ties being sent out this season are i>e- ing grown in large numbers. Pink Sensation will be a fine addition to our list of varieties for high grade blooms, for size, color and form. It is a queen among carnations and has a strong stiff stem to carry the flower erect; it may not bloom as free as some of the varieties with smaller flowers, but sizing up the plants as they look on the bench. Pink Sensa- tion appears to be remarkably free for so large a flower. Good Cheer might well be termed Pink Wonder; it has every indication of being one of the best varieties that the Dorners have sent out. As seen growing on the benches, among the standard varieties, receiving the same treatment, it looms up in grand shape, a fine rose pink with long stiff stems, very free in blooming and an excellent grower. Champion as seen here showed the signs of having produced a heavy crop, but there were quite a number still in sight. A salmon sport of Gloriosa showed a remarkable differ- ence in the foliage of the plant, some- thing imusual in a sport. A very large number of seedlings in their second and third year trials were being tested out to see if they would come up to ig^s- The American Florist. 167 the standard for distribution. A few of them by their present appearance will evidently pass the critical test, while a greater number will be dis- carded, the standard of today being so high it takes a mighty good one to pass muster. Besides the roses and carnations, quite a large list of miscellaneous plants are grown to take care of the retail trade. The geraniums and other bedding stock for spring trade were C. W. JOHNSON. Statistics and Facts. Look on this picture painted by the department of agriculture as a result of investigation into farm incomes : The average farmer receives little more money for his year's work than he would be paid if he hired himself out as a farmhand. In other words, though he is in business for himself he gets little or no money reward for his labors and the risk and responsi- bility he has assumed. Now look on this picture drawn by an exhibitor at the automobile show : There are approximately 1,500,000 cars in use in the country, represent- ing a cost of about $1,500,000,000. The average value of a new automobile is $980. One-half of all the automobiles in this country are owned by farmers. So much for the agricultural depart- ment's average farmer in the abstract. The real farmer is "something else again," and the motor car salesman knows his own. For the purposes of income taxation the farmer is hard up, but the dealers in devil wagons are the best detectives of solvency that the ^vorld has ever seen. — New York Sun. San Francisco. TRADE IS VEBy SATISFACTORY. There has been no very noticeable increase in business since last week. Stock of nearly all sorts is being ab- sorbed readily owing to the short sup- ply. There is a scarcity of the Mrs. Russell rose, which has become one of the most popular and best sellers among the rose family. A great many more of this variety could be used, but they are not to be had. The long, continuous dark spell has taken the color out of the Pink Killarney and its sports. However, owing to the short supply they move readily. Cecile Brunners are very hard to get and are bringing 25 cents per dozen. Violets are in over supply, no reasonable offer being refused. The street vendors use enormous quantities daily. Freesias are in good demand, the best bringing $3 per 100, which is considered a very good figure. There are plenty of Ro- mans to be had, the price being from $2 to $3 per 100. Lily of the valley is none too plentiful and whatever stock arrives is snapped up without delay. Carnations are still holding up in good shape at from $2 for medium to $3 for the best. Very few of the winter flowering sweet peas are in evidence as yet, owing to the absence of sunshine. Good ferns are not as plentiful as heretofore, but there is plenty of all other greens. There is a steady de- mand for all kinds of pot plants, par- ticularly the different nephrolepis. NOTES. Febru.ary 25 has been selected as San Mateo County day at the exposi- tion. As this county produces nearly all the violets for this market and the northwest, it has been planned to give a "violet" ball in the Auditorium on that evening. All the decorative schemes are to be carried out in vio- lets and each guest is to be presented with a large bunch of violets at the entrance of the Auditorium. Very few people have any idea of the extent of this business as carried on in this county out of doors. Thousands of dozens of bunches find their way to this market daily and from this city are distributed throughout the west. Geo. W. Kerr, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., was a welcome visitor during the week. This is Mr. Kerr's first visit to this city and he was greatly impressed by the possi- bilities open to all horticulturists in this state. He is making arrange- ments for W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s ex- hibit of sweet peas at the exposition in June. It is said this will be one of the finest exhibits of sweet peas ever shown at a world's fair. After a tour of the Burpee seed farms at Lompoc next week, Mr. Kerr will depart for home. We hope he will come again and see us. The exhibit of the Chinese republic arrived in the city yesterday on the Russian steamer Garoslaol. This is the most comprehensive exhibit of Chinese plants that has ever reached this coun- try. The shrubs and plants will be planted in the beautiful Chinese garden surrounding the Chinese pavilion. Much landscape work already has been done and the additional shrubs will make it one of the beauty spots of the state and foreign pavilion area. The Chinese gov- ernment sent their own landscape gar- deners to plant and arrange the exhibit. E. W. McLellan, accompanied by his wife, have returned from a very ex- tended trip throughout the northwest and British Columbia. It might also be added that at the McLellan range at Burlingame one can see the Mrs Chas. Russell rose at its best. This firm has been particularly successful with this variety and is sending in fine stock to its wholesale store in this city. Mr. McLellan reports business as very sat- isfactory from the grower's point of view. The San Mateo commission of the world's fair are interviewing the differ- ent growers with a view of setting aside one day at the Palace of Horti- culture for each flower grown commer- cially, such as one day for roses, an- other for carnations and so on. This idea is meeting with the hearty sup- port of the majority of the growers. It is a good idea and we hope it will materialize. A visit to the ferneries of H. Plath shows this place in Its usual splendid condition. 'There are very large quanti- ties of Asplenium nidus avis, which Mr. Plath says is a great seller with them. The adiantum and nephrolepis houses were looking fine, as also were the dif- ferent palm houses. Mr. Plath is the largest grower of this class of stock on this coast. The many friends of Wm. S. Rennie of Ross are gratified to hear that President John W. Everitt. of the National Association of Gardeners, has appointed him a member of the nation- al co-operative committee. Mr. Rennie is well qualified for the honor and we may expect to hear great things of him during the convention next August. Carl Purdy, of Ukiah, has been ap- pointed by the exposition directors to the position made vacant by the resig- nation of Wm. Plumb of New York. Mr. Purdy is well known as a nursery- man and plant collector in this state for j'ears. He has already entered upon his duties at the exposition grounds. Podesta & BaldocchI are making a grand display of orchids in their store on Grant avenue. They, are also using the daily papers, impressing upon the public that they specialize in this flower. Pelicano. Rossi & Co. are .tlso very large handlers of orchids, both in plants and cut blooms. The multitude of friends of Edwin Lonsdale, who is now at the Burpee farms at Lompoc. will be pained to hear that there is little or no improvement in his condition. He is still confined to his bed. but we all hope that ere long he will be himself again. Henry Goertzhain, of Redwood City, has purchased a large tract of land near the town of Leland, adjacent to Palo Alto, which at some future date he intends to devote to his increasing cut flower business. The splendid collection of plants and palms which constitute the Cuban ex- hibit are now in place. M. McKenzie, who went to Cuba for the collection, has not been in the best of health since his return. H. McLean, late of British Columbia, has joined the greenhouse staff at the exposition grounds. Wm. Hill has re- signed his petition there and has gone with E. C. Bowles at Berkeley. H. Hefly has resigned his position with M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, and is in town again. G. N. OBITUARY. Jesse E. Northrup. Jesse E. Northrup, for many years head of the firm of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., and one of the best known seedsmen in the United States, died at his late residence in that city, February 4, at the age of 58 years. He had been in poor health for some time and practically retirea from active business life two years ago. Mr. Northrup was born in Saline, Mich., and after completing his educa- tion entered the seed trade in the east. In 1881 he located in Minneapolis, and in partnership with the late Chas. P. Braslan and A. H. Goodwin, formed the Northrup, Braslan & Goodwin Co.. the foundation of the present firm of Northrup, King & Co., the late Preston King becoming a partner in 1896, when the title was changed. For more than 25 years Mr. North- rup had been a recognized leader in the promotion of seed interests and few men have been so long continu- ously and actively identified with the seed trade of the United States. For that reason he had a country-wide acquaintance in the trade and was highly esteemed. He was prominent In the affairs of the American Seed Trade Association, served as its presi- dent in 1901-1902, and his counsel was at all times sought and estimated highly in measures tending to promote the welfare of the national organiza- tion and the advancement of the seed business generally. As a resident of the city of Minne- apolis for 30 years, he held an envia- ble position among its public-spirited citizens. He was prominent in all civic affairs, in the business world and so- cially. The business he founded has prospered until it has left a lasting' impress over a territory embracing most of the northwest, and bespeaks his sterling business qualities. In the magnificent Minneapolis park system, for the upbuilding and improvement of which he worked indefatigably, giv- ing liberally of his time, serving as a member of the board of park commis- sioners for 18 years, a large part of this time as its president, he leaves an enduring monument to the rare power of human sympathy and ser- vice that won for him public and pri- vate esteem and affection. In his busi- ness associations, his clubs, his church, and his civic relations, he was recog- nized as a strong figure. While gen- tle of manner, he had executive ability to put into motion and carry to com- pletion broadly conceived ideas in whatever field of activity his mind worked. He was buried from the family res- idence Saturday, February G. Floral offerings in profusion, tributes of esteem from a host of friends in all walks of life, bore evidence of the loss caused in his passing. 168 The American Florist. Feb. IS, The AMERICAN Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries ia Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us cbangre of address always send dhe old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier it possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Recent import decisions 181 —Gladiolus mother bulbs 161 — Orchid plants not mother bulbs 162 The retail trad- 162 — Palm leaves and roses (illus. ) 162 — Wreath on easel (illus.) 162 — Spring flowers 163 — Good service 163 The carnation 164 — Carnation scoring at Buffalo 164 — Culture of exhibition blooms 164 — Carnation Keokul£ (illus.) 164 Plant notes 164 — Early annuals 164 — DahUas 164 Morris & Snow Seed Co.'s store (illus.) ... .165 Fresno Nursery Co.'s pacliing: yards (illus.).. 165 With the growers 166 —The E. G. HiU Co 166 —Fred H. Lemon & Co 166 — Fred Dorner & Sons Co 166 San Francisco 167 Obituary 167 - — Jesse E. Northrup 167 Editorial 168 —Florists' Telegraph Delivery 1(>8 — Society of American Florists 168 — Birds check wireworm's depredations 168 — Massachusetts Agricultural Society 168 — San Francisco bowling 168 Club meetings next week 169 Chicago 172 Chicago Florists' Club 176 Illinois State Florists' Association 176 St. Louis 176 Cincinnati 176 Chicago bowling 177 Philadelphia 178 Boston 178 Horticultural Society ^f New York 179 New York 180 New York Florists' Club ISO Cleveland 180 Washington 182 Oklahoma City 182 The seed trade 190 — Market for American seeds in India 190 — Giganteum importers and growers 190 — The late Jesse E. Northrup (portrait) 190 Market gardeners 194 — Angle worms In lettuce beds 194 Providence, R. 1 19^ Pittsburgh IM Massachusetts Horticultural Society 194 The nursery trade 196 — Remedies for "damping off" 196 Albany. N. Y 198 Nashville. Tenn 200 Nassau County Hort. Society 200 Columbus. O 202 Ft. Wayne. Ind ^o-i Florists' Telegraph Delivery. There will be a meeting of the di- rectors of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery at the La Salle hotel, Chicago, March 2, at 10 a. m. Members are in- vited to attend this meeting if possi- ble. ALBERT POOHELON, Sec'y. ■We are in receipt of the proceedings of the thirtieth annual convention of the Society of American Florists, held at Boston, Mass., August 18-20, 1914. a book of some 350 pages, with illus- trations and maps. Society of American Florists. President Patrick "Welch has ap- pointed J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., state vice-president of New Jersey in place of Joseph A. Manda, who de- clined the appointment. The president desires to notify all persons interested in the prize contest that the rules to govern the same are changed to read as follows : First — Anyone desiring to enter the contest must first register by sending his or her name and address to the national secretary, John Young, 53 West 28th street. New York, as early as possible, who will forward applica- tion blanks immediately. Second— The contestants must for- ward to the secretary as received a list of the new members secured, ac- companied by fee of $5 for each an- nual member and $30 for each new life member. Each annual member shall count one; each life member shall count six. Third — The secretary will publish a list of the new members thus secured, and of the contestants, thus securing them in the trade papers weekly. On July 31, 1915, at 6 p. m., the candidate having the largest number of names to his or her credit shall be declared the winner. (Contest closes at 6 p. m. sharp at the secretary's office in New York. Applications for membership sent by mail and received after that hour will not be counted.) Fourth — The prize to be selected by a committee of three, two appointed by the president of the society and one by the winner. The president's gold watch and chain, value $150, is the prize, but if the winner prefers, the same value will be offered In something else — that is optional. $150 in gold, if preferred. JOHN YOUNG, Secy. Pruning: Sliears, The controversy with regard to duty on imported pruning and other shears and the Inability of foreign manufac- turers to All orders for such goods need not bother the American trade ■when It Is possible to secure the su- perior article In pruning shears offered In the very complete and varied set made by the Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co., the well known tool manufacturers of Cleveland, O. These pruning shears are offered In more than a dozen sizes and patterns at very attractive prices. sects begin their attacks immediately after seeding time, when they attack the seed, eating out the inside and leaving only the hull. When they are very numerous they often consume all the seed, making reseeding necessary, and in severe outbreaks a second re- seeding is sometimes made before a stand is obtained. The only remedies which have actually proved to be of practical value in combating any of the wireworms are cultural methods. Even these in a number of cases have not proved entirely satisfactory; how- ever, they are preferable to such ap- parently ineffective means as endeav- oring to kill the adult beetles by poison baits, drying the seed to prevent its being eaten by the insect, or the in- troduction of poisonous substances into the soil. Birds Checli Wlreworm's Depredations. Birds are probably the most impor- tant factor in restricting the depre- dations of wireworms, according to the United States department of agricul- ture's new bulletin (No. 15G), "Wire- worms Attacking Cereal and Forage Crops." "While this bulletin is a "pro- fessional paper" and goes into great detail regarding the life history and habits of these pests, it also suggests a number of practical methods for checking or eradicating this menace to such crops as wheat, cotton and corn. Among the birds that are known to feed on wireworms (either the larvae that do the damage, or the adult bee- tles) are the following: Bobwhite, flicker, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, crow, whippoorwill, California quail, cowbird and bobolink. Besides these, certain hawks,* cuckoos, woodpeckers, phoebes, fly-catchers, jays, blackbirds, orioles and sparrows help the farmer in protecting his grain from the un- desirable wireroom. The true wireworm, economically, is one of the five worst pests that at- tack Indian com. It is among the twelve worst pests attacking wheat and oats. With the exception of the cotton and corn wireworm these in- Massacliusetts Agricultural College. A conference on garden planning and planting was conducted by members of the college staff January 30 under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Horticultural hall, Boston. In the morning talks were given on "Trees and Shrubs for Home Grounds" by Prof. A. K. Harri- son; "Garden Planting" by P. H. El- wood, Jr., and "Garden Furnishing" by Prof. F. A. "Waugh. The afternoon program consisted of talks by Prof. A. H. Nehrling on the "Practical Man- agement of the Home Flower Garden" and A. S. Thurston on "Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials." The latter followed his talk with a set of lantern slides showing gardens and also some of the better perennials. During farmers' week at the college, two days, March 16-17, will be entirely devoted to floriculture. On these dates several prominent floriculturists will speak. In connection with this series of lectures a spring flower show, occu- pying the entire first floor of French hall, will be held. The short course in floriculture has been in progress since the first week in January. Fifteen students are en- rolled, the registration having been limited to this number in order that more personal supervision might be given and more eflicieut work done. Several observation trips to commer- cial greenhouses are included in the course. Two seminars are being given this semester for the regular college students, one in commercial floricul- ture conducted by Prof. Nehrling and one in plant materials for garden work by A. S. Thurston. San Francisco Bowling. M. C. Ebel, of the Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J., has advised "Vice-presi- dent D. MacRorie that his company will donate a bowling trophy for the highest individual score bowled at the coming San Francisco conventions. The actual value of the trophy will be $100, and will be engraved as follows: Trophy of Aphine Manufacturing Company I'or Highest Individual Score Bowled at Panama-Paclflc International Exposition San Francisco, Calif., August, 1915 By a Member of Society of American Florists and 0. H. National Association of Gardeners American Association of Park Superintendents Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew subscriptions promptly on expiration to make certain of receiving your copy of each Issue. ^9^5- The American Florist. 169 Club Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich., February 16, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club. Bemb Floral hall, 153 Bates St. B. H. WeUs, secretary. 827 Canfleld street, Detroit. Montreal, Que., February 15, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Mon- treal Floral Exchange. 14<1 Mansfield street. W. H. Horobin, secretary, 2S3 Marquette street, Montreal. Boston, Mass., February 16, 8 p, m.— Gar- .deners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticul- tural hall. W. N. Craig, secretary, Faulkner Farm, Brookline, Mass. lake Geneva, 'Wis,, February 16, 8 p, m — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Asso- <;iation. Horticultural hall. Wm. H. Griffiths, ■secretary. Lake Geneva. Minneapolis, Minn., February 16, 8 p. m, — Minneapolis State Florists' Association. Gust ilalmquist, secretary. Fair Oaks, Minneapolis, Jlinn. Toronto, Ont., February 16, 8 p. m, — Gar- Kleners' and Florists' of Ontario, St. George's iall. Elm street. Geo. Douglas, secretary, 189 Merton street, Toronto. Newark, N, J,, February 17, 8 p. m. — Essex •County Florists' Club, Kreuger Auditorium, 25 Belmont avenue. John Crossley, secretary, 37 Bellevue avenue, Newark. N. J. New Orleans, La,, February 18, 8 p, m, — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Association of Commerce building, corner St. Charles and •Common street. C. R. Panter, secretary, 2320 ■Calhoun street. New York. Tacoma, Wash., February 18, 8 p, m, — Ta- K^oma Florists' Association, Maccabee hall. Eleventh and C streets. P. H. Atchison, sec- retary. South Fiftieth and East F streets, Ta- ■coma. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman, ■Chicago or vicinity preferred. Address Key 479, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—Work in greenhouse by a Younii Dane, seven years' experiencei can do all ikinds of floral design work. References furnished, A. Mengel. (.6 High St.. Oshkosh, Wis. Situation Wanted- As superintendent or bead gardener: age 33. married, no children; thor- oughly competent to lake charge of greenhouses, vegetable gardens, choice fruits, lawns, etc. Ad- ■dress Rudolph von der Ruhr. 6CrownSt., Webster. Mass. Situation Wanted— By a competent florist and landscape gardener, wiih 25 years' experience and first-class references. Graduate of horticul- ture college and floriculture course: age 40, married, sober, and absolutely trustworthy. Address Gardener, 1099 North Ave., Hubbard Woods. III. Situation Wanted— For March 1st, by a practi- "Cal all-around grower, competent loprodnce first" class stock and manage any kind of place. Com- anercial or private institution. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Best references. State par- 'ticulars. Address. Key 415. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By married man, 35 years ■of age, English. .A position in an up-to date seed house. Have had a life long experience in all 6C per hour to $85.00 per month. Original Entrance. To be held February 34, 1915. at 9:00 a. m. at the Garfield Park Pavilion, Applications must be filed in the office of the Board in Union Park before 5:00 p. m. of February 23, 1915. Subjects Special Subject, weitrht of 5; Expe- rience, weight of 3; Physical, weight of 2. Special subject; An oral and a practical test in exhibition greenhouse work and written questions on the care and propagation of plants and on general greenhouse operations. The duties of Florist are general work in the conservatory and propagating houses and in the outdoor gardens throughout the System. .January 38, 1915. FRED. G. HEUCHLING, Superintendent of Employment. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2Jix5}< inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on eiimined paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: PerSOO, $2.85: per 1000, $4..W. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 170 The American Florist. Feb. 13, POEHLMAN 72-74 E> Randolph St,, BIG SUPPLY OF Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnation Tulips, Fancy Pink, Red and Yellow. Fancy Sweet Peas and Princess of Wales Violets. Killarney-White Killarney-Killarney Brilliant-Killarney Queei Cattleyas" Valley --Daffodils— Jonquils. I PRICE LIST— In Effect February 15. ' Orchids. Roses— Continued. Per 100 Miscellaneous. Per lo Per Doz. I Ex. Ion? $10.00 Jonquils and Daffodils Cattleyas $4.00 and $6.00 ^j".f°^y, I Long ... 8 00 Paper Whites R«,.H«= P.r r.„, r w ;i f Medium 6.00 Sweet Peas $1.00 to Beauties. Per Uoz. Aaron Wards cv,„,t *± t\(\ f« k nri t^ • Specials $6.00 J Short $4.00 to 6.00 Freesia 36-in. long 5.00 Russell-Hx. Iong,30to36in. 3B.00 "^"^^'P^ 3.00 to 12"!°- °"f \-Z " Long 20.00 to 25.00 Easter Lilies 18to'20-t::.".\\:"".:::::."::: I.C " Medium IB.OOto IS.OO Violets, douWe 0.75 to Short per 106, 8.00 to 10 00 " Short 6 00 to 12.00 Violets, single Mexican Ivy Roses. Per 100 Camatlons. Smilax per doz., $2.00 Hadley $8.00 to $18.00 ^^ ^. ^" *™ „ „„ Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Medium 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, string, 1 Fancy 4.00 *^ 50 ° Richmond Milady Ex. long $15.00 LUy of the Valley Leucothoe Sunburst Long $10.00 to 12.00 Per 100 Adiantum 75 to Bulgaria f Medium 8.00 Extra Fancy $5.00 Galax, bronze and green per 1000, t Brilliant | Short 4.00 to 6.00 1st Quality 4.00 Eastern Ferns " " Kill. Queen j 2nd Quality $2.00 to 3.00 Boxwood per bu., 25c. per case, SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL CHIFFON PRICE 2 inch waterproof, 2 cents per yard; 4 inch plain, 2H cents per yard; 6 inch plain, 3^ cents per yard. GREEN BAMBOO CANE STAKES 1 foot, per 1000. . . $1.10 2 feet, per 1000, . . 2.50 Zyz feet, per 1000, . . $3.00 3^4 feet, per 1000. . . $ 3 feet, per 1000, . . 3.50 4 feet, per 1000, . . Very slender. Just what you want for Easter plants. WIRE HANGING BASKETS. 10 inch, $1.65 per doz.; 12 inch, per doz., $2.00; 14 i $2.50 per doz.; 16 inch, $3.00 per doz. Cash discount. RUBBER HOSE. If you want a good hose try our Roxbro (Noxall). It serves us to satisfaction at our greenhouses. 3^ inch, per foot, 18c. Cut and coupled any lengths. We handle the Goodrich greenhouse house. Factory prices. ^9^5- The American Florist. 171 4 BROS. CO g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS gest supply of choice Kentias we have ever off ered. Both single and made-up. 3-in 1 pots, I pots, \ pots, 1 pots. I pots, 1 tubs, 1 tubs, I tubs, I tubs. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants pots, $2.00 per doz ; $15.00 per 5 to 6 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. m. 18 24 in. 28 to 30 in, 32 to 34 in, 40 to 42 in. 40 in., heav 42 to 44 in. 45 to 48 in. 58 to 64 in. Specimens. $20.00 to $40.00. 100, high high high high high y heavy heavy high Each $0.35 1.00 1.50 2,00 3.00 3.5U 4,00 5.00 7,50 Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants 3-in. pots. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 6-in 7-in, 4-in 7-in. 7-in 8-in, 6-in 7-in. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenll pots, nicely characterized, 40 cents. pots 22-in. high 30-32-in. spread , pots, 26-tn. high 34-36 in- spread 2.50 tubs, grand specimens 3,50 Areca Lutescens pots, 3 plants in pot 1.00 pots, 3 plants in pot 1,50 FERNS— «°*ros^v''iiV°'^- $1 25 3.50 .$2.00 Araucarlas Excelsa, fine stock. 50c. 75c. $1.00 each. RobUSta Compacta, large plants, $1.50 lo $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green. S-in. pots. 10-12 leaves. $1.00. Variegated, 5-in. pois, 1012 leaves, $1.50. Rubber Plants .\\\ sizes from 25c to 50c each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, 50c to 75c each. English Ivy pots, pots, pots, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs. 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 in, high 28 to .30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 10 5^^2 ft. high 6to6H ft. high 0 35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 per doz $ 3.00 per doz 6.00 perdoz 9.00 per doz 12.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high $1,50 pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in, high 2.50 tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40in. high 3,00 tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in, high 3.50 tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 in, high 5.00 tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 52 to 56 in, high 6.00 tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to SH ft, high 10.00 tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 7 plants. $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. 5inch. each $0.25 6 inch, each 50 7 inch, each 75 8inch. each 1.00 lOinch. each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, fiom 65c to $3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veitchli Highly colored. 4-in , 50c; 5-in.. 75c to $1.00: 6-in.. $1.50; 7-in.. $2.00 to $2,50 each. Cyclamen In bloom, 5-in. at 35c and 6 in. at 50c each, light colored plants with carmine eye. Dracaena Termlnalls Highly colored, e.vtra fine. 4-in. . $3.00 fter doz. $5.00 per doz.: 6-in.. $7.50 per doz. Mostly 5-in., Strong stock, 20 cts. to 35 cts, each, Cocos Weddelliana 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per ICO. 190.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. lin. and 2-in. plants, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Larger lots, prices on application. Either February or March delivery. Cannas Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wallace 2 50 22 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 2 50 22 (0 Mme. Herat 2 00 20 00 Gladiator 2 .=0 22 00 Venus 2 50 22 00 Jean Tissot 2 50 22 00 Queen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 00 Pres. Meyeis 2 00 20 GO Egandale 2 50 22 00 David Harum 2 50 22 00 Mrs. Kate Gray 2 SO 22 CO ;@~ Lily of the Valley In Pots, in bloom, 6 inch, 7B cents each; 25 pips to the pot. ALL FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Roof Rose Plants ern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. ed, 2!4-in. Per 1000 , $130 00 a 1.30 00 120 00 eo. Shawyer.. 110 00 Ward 110 00 ey 110 00 Per 5000 $600 00 600 00 550 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 Grafted. 2H-in. Per lOOO Per 5000 White Killarney $110 00 $500 00 Killarrey Brilliant.. 110 00 500 00 Richmond 110 00 500 00 BulgarieorTaft 110 00 500 00 Cecile Brunner 100 00 ey 110 00 500 00 or 3H-inch grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to pricesquoted above. Own Root, 2H-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 White Killarney.... $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 BulgarieorTaft 60 00 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Own Root. 2;74-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 Sunburst $60 00 $275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 60 CO 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg... 60 00 275 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS [eadquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums: 2M-inch and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only. List includes only such varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. IS Marvella French, late white $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per lOCO Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of .America, at Chicago, and both scored V5 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis, R. C. per 2H-inch per PINK— 100 1000 McNiece 12 50 $22 00 E- R. C. per 100 1000 I's Advance $2 50 $22 00 3er Frost 2 50 aia Poehlmann 2 50 esRazer 2 50 Papworth 2 50 .Cbsdwick 2 50 thy Eaton 2 50 wood Hall 2 50 «■••,. 2 50 ;'s Ideal 2 50 to 2 50 Salomon 2 50 22 00 22 00 22 CiO 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 2V»-inch per . 100 1000 $3 00 $27 CO 3 00 27 00 22 00 22 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 R.E.Loeben 2 50 Patty 2 50 Wells' Late Pink 2 50 Chieftain 2 50 R C YELLOW— 100 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 per 1000 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 300 3 00 3 90 3 00 300 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 YELLOW- 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 Yellow Salomon 2 50 22 00 BRONZE-O. H. Kahn 2.50 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will 2H-inch per grow these in quantities ourselves: 100 1000 ChamDlon,red.$6 OOper 100; $50 00 per 1000. $3 00 $27 00 Philadelphia, light pink. $6.00 per 100: $'0 00 per 3 00 27 00 lOOO, Winsor, $20,00 per 1000. Scarlet Glow. $25.00 3 00 27 00 perlOOO. Gorgeous. $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. ~8PECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. 27 00 27 00 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 172 The American Florist. Feb. IS, Lower Prices on Flowers COMMENCING FEBRUARY 15. BIG CROP or ROSES now being cut of extra choice blooms in all lengths of stems. CARNATIONS. Our Carnations are all extra fancy and are the largest lot of high grade Carnations in this market. Our new red carnation Belle Washburn is the Queen of all red carnations. These fancy flowers will ship and arrive in better condition than the ordinary run of stock. SWEET PEAS. Fine supply of the orchid flowering variety. Fine long stemmed stock carrying fancy flowers. Colors mostly pink and lavender. LILIES. Very large flowers on extra long stems, other Lilies are as fine in the market, need these in your work. No You PRICE LIST Per doz. In Effect February 15 BEAUTIES. Specials, stems 48 in. and over $6,00 36 in. stems 5.00 24 to 30 in. stems 4.00 18 to 24 in. stems $2.00 to 8.00 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killarney. Per 100 $10.00 8.00 6.00 Short length stems 3.00 to 4.00 Specials, extra long stems. Long Medium length stems Rhea Reid-Bul^aria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Long 10.00 Mediums, stems 10 to IB in $6.00 to 8.00 Shorter stems 5.00 Carnations. Per loo Fancy red, very choice $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice $3.00 to Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 to Easter Lilies per doz., $2.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to Narcissus Paper Whites 2.00 to Tulips 2.00 to Jonquils Sweet Peas, assorted colors 1.00 to Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 4.00 4.00 12 00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flo\srer8 at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Ul., and Greggs Station, III. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CfflCAfiO, ILL Chlcagfo. STOCK STILL SCARCE. Stock of all kinds is still scarce at this writing and will very likely con- tinue to be so until after Valentine day at least, for orders are quite nu- merous and it is a question whether the late demands can be taken care of or not. American Beauty roses are commanding good prices, especially in the fancy grades, and what little stock is arriving is quickly disposed of at an early hour. Roses are a trifle more plentiful than they were last week, but continue to clean up quickly yet at good prices. Roses in general have improved greatly In quality since the weather changed for the better, espe- cially Killarney, which is showing fine color now. Richmond roses are good property and command high prices, as do Milady, Rhea Reid and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Some very choice Mrs. Chas. Russell roses in the longer grades are arriving now, but, like American Beauties, they are commanding good prices and clean up quickly. Carna- tions have sold better the past week than they have for a long time and good stock easily brought $3 to $4 per 100, and in some instances more for fancy red and other colored stock. Orchids are quite plentiful, but gar- denias are very scarce, and it is im- possible to fill anywhere near the de- mand. Violets are selling better, which is natural for Valentine week, but the eastern stock is not bringing the prices that it should. Home-grown single violets are having the best call and are bringing fairly good prices. Lilies of fine quality are arriving now, but the supply is none too large and the mar- ket is pretty well cleaned up as far as this item is concerned. Tulips, jon- quils, Paper "White narcissi, freesias and gladioli are to be had, but like other stock these flowers are also cleaning up well. Lily of the valley is none too plentiful and there has been quite a shortening up in stevia. A few pansies are seen and some of the finest sweet peas of the season are arriving now. Business has been quite good, with the out-of-town demand best, al- though local trade has shown a big im- provement also. A reduction in prices may be expected next week, for several of the larger growers claim to be com- ing in crop again, but the prices will not be as low as some seem to think they will be. NOTES. The A. Dietsch Co. has made a num- ber of changes at its factory the past winter, which included the installation of new machinery, new stack, etc., and everything is now all ready for the spring season. Several new orders for new houses have already been booked and business so far this season is very encouraging. "William Lubliuer has leased a store in the "Windsor-Clifton Hotel for three years at 36 South "Wabash avenue and will be open for business about March 1. His brother Dan will have charge of his store in Milwaukee, "Wis., which will be continued until the Planking- ton building, in which it is located, is- torn down. Felix Reichling, who looks after affairs at Peter Reinberg's store, is serving on the jury in the municipal court this week as is C. L. Sherer of the A. L. Randall Co. V. Bezdek, who has grown fancy carnations in America for eight years, says that the old standby Victory is still the best red on his list. I9I5- The American Florist. 173 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. Nice large cuts daily of magnificent stock in all lengths of stems at prices ranging from $1.00 to $4 00 per dozen. Plenty for everybody. ROSES-CARNATIONS All the leading varieties of both in all grades at the prices quoted below. Our supply of stock is always so large that we can supply you when others cannot. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 30-36-inch stems.... 24-mch stems 20-iDch stems Short stems Per doz. $4 00 300 2 50 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 to $12 00 Select 8 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 Klllarney. KiUi White I My Maryland. .... i ?fi!^,'- Siiiburst 1 Medium Mr». Aaron Ward • ='°°"- {: Mrs. Chas. Russell Roses, our selection, Specials. Select.,.. Medium.. Short... per 100..., Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 400 Per Doz. $2 50 , 2 00 , 1 50 75 to 1 00 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 to $4 00 " select 200to 3 00 SweetPeas 1 00 to 1 50 Harrisii..perdoz., $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 1 00 to 1 25 Smilax per doz.. $2 00 Adlantum i oo Asparagus, per buach..50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Lencothoe Sprays, p.rlOO 75c to 1 00 The Tenner family had a reunion on Sunday, February 7, when seven chil- dren were present at the home of their mother, Mrs. Anna Tonner, and it is needless to add that everyone present had a lovely time. The Tonner family is pretty well known to the florists in this vicinity, especially O. A. Tonner, Lillian A. Tonner and Mrs. Thos. Fo- garty. This was the first time that the family had all been together for over seven years, so a group picture was taken the following day. P. F. Scheel's place at Shermerville was visited by fire on the night of February 5, when his large barn was completely destroyed and three small greenhouses were somewhat damaged. The new range was not damaged at all, everyone is pleased to hear, but at that the loss is quite large. By quick work a good portion of the stock in the greenhouses that were burned was saved by transferring it to the other houses. If A. T. Pyfer of the Chicago Car- nation Co. could have heard the many compliments that a manager of one of the local wholesale houses and a large grower paid to the carnation Herald this week, that his firm disseminated several years ago, he would buy a new lid. Herald is making good, and the longer one grows it the better one seems to like it. R. E. Kurowski, vice-president of the John C. Moninger Co., will make a business trip to New York soon, stop- ping off at Cincinnati, O., and other cities enroute. The Moninger Co. has been receiving many inquiries recently from prospective builders and the in- dications are that there will be as much new glass go up in 1915 as last year. Bassett & Washburn report business as very good with a grand clean-up in stock each day in all lines. C. L. Washburn says that American Beauty roses especially are good property and H. VAN GELDER, Fres. L. M. JONES, Secy. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS importers and Jobbers of ^^ ^»«* Randolph Street Florist Sopplies CHICAGO Ribbons and ChUfODS Out Specialty Rose Growers Ship your stock to us. Our ever increasing business de- mands a larger supply. Get top-notch market returns by consigning your output to us. Send in a shipment today. Returns weekly, daily if you like. Percy Jones. Mention the American Florist when writing that fancy long-stemmed stock Is bringing very good prices. L. Lozer of the Kyle & Foerster store force Is the champion weight guesser In the market. He can tell almost to the pound what one weighs by simply lifting him off the floor. Chas. Erne says that trade was very good at Erne & Klingel's store all week and that stock of all kinds cleaned up well at an early hour. Chas. W. McKellar is back on the Job at his store, but is not feeling any too well yet. 174 The American Florist. Feb. 13, WIETOR BROS. 162N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock. Prices Right. Beauties-Roses According- to George Economopolus, the Alpha Floral Co. will remodel its South Wabash avenue store early next spring. The entrance to the res- taurant and buffet below the store will be removed from Wabash avenue to the Adams street side, so as to permit a Wabash avenue entrance to the store in addition to a new en- trance on Adams street. A large dis- play window will replace the present entrance, a new refrigerator will be installed and the interior of the store itself will be fitted up in the grandest style possible. A. Lange has been featuring the pretty new roses Souvenir de Guillard and George Elgar in his window dis- plays the past few weeks at his Madi- son street store, where they were greatly admired by all those who passed by. Souvenir de Guillard is a splendid looking rose, but the lovely George Elgar, which greatly resem- bles Cecile Brunner except in color, seems to be the most popular. Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store is now in the hands of carpenters, and a great improvement is already to be seen. When the alterations are all completed the store will present a much better appearance and Max Ringier and his able assistant. George Goebel, will then be able to look after trade to better advantage. Florida- grown gladioli are seen in large supply at this establishment now. The land adjacent to Mathias H. Mann's residence and greenhouses at 550J: North Clark street is increasing steadily in value each year, and the field that he used to use for his car- nation plants four years ago is now pretty well occupied by flat buildings and residences. Mr. Mann is a mem- ber of the wholesale firm of Zeck & Mann and of which concern John Zeck is the able manager. Otto W. Frese, of Poehlmann Bros. Co., says that the out-of-town demand for stock for St. Valentine's day is very good this year. This firm is offering choice stock in all lines with orchids and Mrs. Chas. Russell roses the lead- ing offerings. The demand for grafted and own root rose plants and carna- tion cuttings at the greenhouses is very good and new orders arrive each day. At the Fleischmann Floral Co. s store on East Jackson boulevard a splendid display of seasonable cut flowers is always to be seen. This week the chief offering in plants seems to be well grown Roman hya- cinths in pans and baskets, artistically arranged in the usual Fleischmann style. J. A. Budlong is cutting about as fine a line of roses and carnations as the firm had to offer for a long time and a good supply of them, too. Amer- ican Beauty roses especially are in LILIES Extra fancy cut blooms — finest stock that is to be had now in the Chicago market. This stock must be seen to be appreciated. Try a few today. $2.00 per dozen. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago good supply and some choice Ophelia and Mrs. Chas. Russell are among the many offerings. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are showing a large supply of fancy American Beauty roses in addition to their resr- ular supply of other stock. Mr. Vaughan says that business has been unusually good this week, both the local and out-of-town demand being brisk. Percy Jones is having a brisk call for roses and his buyers have been seen on the market all week, picking up enough stock so all his orders could be filled. Carnations of quality are seen in large supply at this hus- tling house. J. W. Breakey says that outside of funeral work trade is none too brisk in his neighborhood. He has been located at 3907 Cottage Grove avenue for seven years, and during that time has built up a nice paying business. George Wienhoeber, South Wabash avenue, has an advertisement in the street cars offering a bunch of violets neatly arranged with a ribbon for .$1.00 for St. Valentine's day, post- paid anywhere. Peter Reinberg has recovered from his recent illness and is able to be about again. His firm reports a brisk demand for carnation cuttings this week, one order alone calling for 50,000. A baby boy gladdened the house- hold of L. Hoeckner at Crystal Lake, February 5, and ever since "Stogie" has been strutting around Peter Rein- berg's store as if he owned the whole place. O. J. Friedman has just installed a beautiful lily of the valley, orchid and violet case in his South Michigan avi,- nue store facing the Auditorium an- nex entrance. ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. Buchbinder Bros, supplied the store fixtures, including the refrigerator, for the Englewood Flower Shop, 703 West Sixty-third street; H. H. Conn, manager. George Perdikas has been featur- ing bulbous flowers in large quantities the past week, especially jonquils and tulips, at each of his three loop stores. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is offering some of the finest lilies of the season at its North Michi- gan avenue store. Walter Kreitling & Co. have been in business at their present location, 77 East Van Buren street, for thirty- two years. Christian Schluter, secretary of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., and Miss Eleanor Schulz were married Feb- ruary 3. The Retail Florists' Association will meet at the Hotel Bismarck next Mon- day evening, February 8, at eight o'clock. Graff & Dressel are still conducting the old Sam Pearce place at 2135 Cly- bourn avenue and are doinsr very nicely. Chas. Dendler is celebrating his ninth year with the Atlas Floral Co. this week. Dave Lavitt is now conducting the flower stand in the La Salle street station. E. C. Pruner and A. F. Longren arc both in the city this week. 19^5- The American Florist. 175 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Headquarters for the finest Beauties now obtainable. Try us on your next order and you will be surprised what splendid flowers you will receive for the money. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Tulips, Paper Whites, Romans, Jonquils, Freesias, Orchids, Etc. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $4 00 X^lst. Subject to Change Without Notice. 36-inch stems 24 to 30-inch stems. 20-inch stems 18-inch stems 12 to 15-inch stems. $1 00 to 3 50 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 ROSES, our selection. 4 00 W.Killarney KiUarney '* Brilliant Ward. Fancy.. Med.... Sunburst | Short.. Carnations, common.. Fancy Splits Valley Violets (double) Violets (single) Jonquils Gladioli Freesia (choice white) P( rlOO 1 $10 00 1 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 2 00 to 3 00 4 00 1 50 3 00 to 4 00 50 to 1 00 75 to 1 26 3 00 to 400 6 00 to 8 00 3 00 to 4 00 Per 100 $3 00 to $4 00 3 00 to 4 00 Paper Whites Romans Stevia Lilies per doz., Callas per doz., Sweet Peas Smilax per doz., Adiantum Asparagus Strings.ea., Asp. PlumoSUS bunch, Fancy Ferns . per 1000, Wild Smilax.. per case. Boxwood. ..per lb., 25c; 50 lbs., Leucothoe Sprays Mexican Ivy 1 60 to 1 50 to 75 to 35 to 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 00 75 50 2 50 500 7 50 75 75 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., ^^o^:\^::^^ CHICAGO F. Benthey says that his foreman, Wm. A. Brenecke, visited F. Dorner & Sons Co.'s greenhouses at La Fay- ette, Ind., for the purpose of inspect- ing the new rose Hoosier Beauty again. He speaks very favorably of it and it is quite likely that the Ben- they people at New Castle, Ind., will grow some plants of this variety next season. Mr. Benthey says that Ophelia and Mrs. George Shawyer have both made good with them, and has the stock to back up his argument. Wietor Bros, are in nice crop with American Beauty roses and are sup- plying their trade with choice stock in this line now. Roses are also more plentiful at this establishment, and the same holds good for carnations. N. J. Wietor thinks that Bonhre is a might> fine carnation and that it is a bloomer from Bloomerville seems to be true at this store, for almost every third bunch one sees now is a bunch of Bon- fire. Nick Thinnes is shipping some fine carnations to this market now, as is always the case with him. He grows vegetables also, which was a good in- vestment the past season, for the car- nation market was not as good as it might have been, but is exceptionally good at present. Hoerber Bros, are cutting quite heavily in roses and some fine Kil- larneys are to be seen at their store now. Carnations seem to be in good supply also at this establishment. John Sinner says that the demand for carnation cuttings continues to be very good at Sinner Bros.' store and that some nice orders are being booked every day. The Frank Floral Co. is showing some fine bulbous stock and green goods at their store now. W. W. Adams has about as neat and pretty a retail business card as one would care to hand out. Established 1883 Incorporated 1892 Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Roses, Carnations, Fancy Valley, Freesia, Tulips, Jonquils and Paper Whites, Sweet Peas, Daffodils, Violets. BUY FROM THE HOUSE THAT STANDS FOR QUAUTY GOODS. Don't forget our new Rose department com- plete in every detail. In our other lines we have long been recognized as one of the best. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS AND WIRE WORK. Send US a trial order and judge for yourself. W. J. Keimel of Wendland & Keimel is taking the bath treatments at Hot Springs, Ark., and expects to be away for about a month. Visitor : John R. Fotheringham, San Francisco, Calif., returning to the coast. Ithaca, N. Y. — February 8-12 was devoted to floriculture during the farm- ers' week at Cornell University. Lec- tures and demonstrations by the fac- ulty of the department of floriculture were interesting features and well at- tended. 176 The American Florist. Feb. 13, jnM^iVK^K: IvORA^Xv c o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1 79- 1 8 1 - 1 83 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Telephone, Central 42 Automatic 44-864 Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets and All Other Seasonable Stock Solicited. Chicago Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Bismarck, Thursday evening, February 4, President Keimel in the chair. J. W. Fink, 264-1 Herndon street; A. Fuhr- man, 2242 San Jose avenue; Peter Bow- nan, 704 Garfield avenue; Edward Hunt, 5934 Winchester street, Abe Iral- son, 356 East Forty-third street and Joe Einweck, 131 North Wabash ave- nue, were elected to membership and the following were nominated for mem- bership : Fred Schramm and E. Muret, Park Ridge; Rudolph Ellsworth, Down- er's Grove; Chas. Schwake and Milton Alexander, New York; Ernst Knecht, 1335 South Keeler avenue, and Howard R. Votaw, 4201 South Ashland avenue. A communication was read from the civil service board of the West park commissioners calling attention to an examination for florists, February 24, at 9 a. m., at the Garfield Park pavil- ion. Applications must be filed in the office of the board in Union Park before 5 p. m., February 23 and application blanks may be obtained at the office of the board in Union park or at the West park playgrounds. A committee consisting of George Asmus, August Poehlmann and Michael Barker was appointed to make the necessary arrangements to entertain the board of directors of the Society of American Florists, which will meet at the La Salle hotel, Monday, March 1, at 10 a. m. A committee will be appointed to meet with a committee representing the Cook County Florists' Association in the near future, when the society will be invited to affiliate with this organization. There was also some talk in regard to affiliation with the Society of American Florists and a special effort will be made to have enough members join the mother so- ciety so that the local club will be properly represented on the board of directors. Poehlmann Bros. Co. was awarded the club certificate for the splendid cattleya that they had on display and which attracted much favorable attention. Wm. Tricker and John Desnan acted as judges. The greater part of the evening was spent in telling stories and listening to the songs that Ed. Hunt rendered and it was nearly midnight before the club adjourned. St. Louis. TRADE CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY. The market during the past week held up well, demand being brisk, and in general good prices prevailed. The weather was cool and dark, which in- fluenced the supply to a great extent. Sweet peas, however, fell off consid- erably as well as violets, but it is expected the supply will increase with the bright weather. Valentine dis- plays are noted in some of the re- tailers' windows. Lilies have been in good demand, bringing good prices. Smil.ax is plentiful and other greens are in good demand. NOTES. Ostertag Bros, are fixing up a spe- cial decorated window for St. Valen- tine's day. Miss Lillie Ostertag, Henry Ostertag's niece, will be mar- ried in the spring. Geo. H. Angermueller displayed some very choice cattleyas from the W. J. & M. S. Vesey greenhouses. Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mullanphy Florists have specially decorated windows for Lincoln's birth- day and St. Valentine's day. H. G. Berning had a fine supply of jonquils, Harrisii lilies and American Beauty roses the past week. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had a fine supply of violets and sweet peas last week. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. showed some very choice white and pink Killarney. Grimm & Gorly have added another new Ford automobile to their delivery service. The growers held their meeting Feb- ruary 3 at their hall at Kirkwood. The West End Florists report busi- ness good. W. F. Illinois State Florists' Association. The tenth annual convention and ex- hibition of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held in the Flori- cultural building, University of Illi- nois, Urbana, March 2-3. The pro- gramme will include an address of wel- come by Dr. E. Davenport; report of advisory committee, by W. N. Rudd: report on fertilizer work, by F. W. Muncie, and numerous other features of interest. There will be a smoker at 8 p. m. Tuesday, March 2. Growers are requested to bring exhibits and those who can not attend may send their exhibits, all charges prepaid, to Secretary J. F. Ammann, 100 Floricul- tural building. University of Illinois. Urbana, 111. Cincinnati. DEMAND ACTIVE BUT SUPPLY SHORT. The only possible objection to mar- ket conditions is the undue scarcity of stock. There is a good active de- mand that easily takes up present re- ceipts and more could be used if forth- coming. The rose cut. as far as quan- tity is concerned, is at a very low point. All receipts are selling readily. Car- nations are cleaning up as fast as they arrive in the market and more could easily be used. Sweet peas are in good supply and are very fine, and the same is true of violets. Lily of the valley receipts are equal to present needs and have a fair call. The cut of orchids, too, can easily take care of present calls for them. Lilies are plentiful and are proving good pron- erty. Callas and rubrums may be had in limited quantities. The list of small bulbous stock includes tulips, jonquils, Dutch hyacinths, freesias, Roman, hya- cinths and narcissi. CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the florists" club w^as hold Monday evening, Feb- ruary 8, at Hotel Gibson. The attend- ance was better than at the last few meetings. The report of the commit- tee on valuation of growing flowers BASKETS Be sure that you get them from us. Our line is the best that was ever offered to the trade, and consists of every style that the retail tiorist of today needs. Send for our new catalog:, just off the press, make up your order from the new list and send it to US immediately. A postal will do. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO To reach out store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armit- aee Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and net off at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. for taxation was discussed and an or- der made to have the result of their findings printed and mailed to each member of the society. NOTES. Gus and Chas. Brunner have the sympathy of their friends in the trade in their bereavement over the death of their mother. Julius Baer has a very attractive display of azaleas in his windows. C. E. Critchell has been having some very fine tulips. Visitors : S. Lipman, representing Thomsen & Co.; C. W. Scott, repre- senting Yokohama Nurseries; Milton Alexander, representing Lion & Co.; Julius Dilloff, representing Schloss 19^5- The' American Florist. 177 ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. A. L. Randall Co., rT^gmtr^-i 66 E.Randolph St., cr^aii^a t^^ini^ CHICAGO, IlL. e^n^iJ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ZeCH & MANN Wholesale Florists so last Randolph St., • - Chicago Telephone, Central 328 Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Loot Diitanca Phooe. Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorg^e Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra faocT American Beaoty, Kicbmond, KUlarney and WUte KiUarney rosea. All | order! siTea prompt attention. Try at. 162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Bros., New York; Frank Farney of M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; H. V. Thomas, of Augusta, Ky., and W. C. Nolan, Portsmouth, O. H. Chicago Bowlins;. C. C. F. LEAGUE. Sunbursts. Lleber'n .161 170 161 Byers 192 149 148 Olsem . . .184 170 203 Russells. Vogel ...185 140 IBS Jacobs ...147 183 19.5 Resch ...205 170 180 Totals... 537 489 512 Orchids. Huebner .176 136 le;*. Koehler .148 148 105 Lorman ..161 199 173 Totals... 537 495 543 Carnations. KInweck .172 137 204 Schultz . .184 169 114 i. Zecb...l72 159 179 Totals... 485 503 441 Totals... 528 465 497 NORTH CHICAGO LEAGUE. Florists. J. Huebner 157 155 188 Lorman 163 169 199 Zech 182 192 165 A. Huebner 174 194 213 Olsem 200 218 205 Totals 876 928 970 J. a BUDLONG olph Street, cmCAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82>84-86 East Randolph Street, cmCAGO. WBOLESAU VAIXET, ROSES and CARNATIONS coniiicQ nc A Specialty bnUWtK Ur Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist lohen writing VloMe HoverMjifKete Current Price List Perdoz. Rosea. Beauty, specials . 36-in 30-in 24in.. .. 20-in IS-in. ... 12-in S6 00 500 4 00 SCO 2 00 1 50 75©1 CO Per 100 Killarney Brilliant 4 00@13 00 " KiUarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00012 00 " Richmond 4 00@1S 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 ■■ RheaReid 4 00@15 00 " My Maryland «.. 4 00@12 00 •■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 D0@30 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00@15 00 " Milady 4 00@15 00 " Sunburst 4 00012 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 0n@12 00 ■• Hadley 4 00@15 00 " Ophelia 4 00015 00 " Our selection 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Cattleyas. . . per doz 4 00 to 6 00 Freesias 3 0084 00 Gladiolui (Southern) 6 00 Gardenias $2.00@$4.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia 1 500 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 000 2 00 Tulips 4 00 Valley 3 00© 4 00 Violets 75© 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 75© 1 00 Ferns " 2 50 Galax " 1000125 Leucothoe 75© 1 00 Mexican Ivy....per 1000, 5 0006 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 600 75 Smilax perdoz., 2 0002 50 SoreneeH. Plumosns Sorays 3 00© 4 00 boxwood. 25c per lb. ^ Budlong's eBIub Ribbon Valley. SHEBOYGAN, WIS. — W^ilUam Altmann will open a flower shop at 1127 North Eighth street. E.C.AJHUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO. L. D. Tliones Central 1978 and 1977. Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave.,CHICAaO Wirg Designs and Wholesali Florists' Supplies Write (or Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing. WietorBros. whoiesai. CUT FLOWERS Grower! of > All teUgraph and telephone orders giien prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when toriting HOERBER BROS. Wloleaale Q^qI FlOWerS Growers o( ^>»* j.tv>. .».»>. Telephone Randolph Z7S8. Greenhoases: DIS PLAINXS, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 178 The American Florist. Feb. 13, EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best qnality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 12th and Bace Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. Philadelphia. TRADE SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT. There appeared to be a much better tone to business the past week, al- though the street men were greatly in evidence Saturday, February 6, hav- ing quite large stocks of various kinds to offer at low prices, with very good lily of the valley as a leader at 35 cents per bunch of a dozen. Roses are becoming more plentiful, except Amer- ican Beauties, which in the select grade are still very scarce. White Kil- larney are now very good, while the pink are a much better color. Sun- burst are a trifle more plentiful, as are all the fancies. The Shawyer is one of the newcomers that has appar- ently made good; it mildews badly with some growers, but with others the foliage is clean and bright, and PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW MARCH 23-25. the flowers develop into a very hand- some rose. Ophelia looks good and is likely to become a standard sort. Car- nations have never been better than this season and have been sold up very well the past week. Cattleyas are plentiful and sell very low in large quantities. Gardenias, very good flowers have been run as a leader in some stores at 10 cents each. Violets are hard to clean up. Sweet peas ap- peared to be off crop and prices took a jump. All were in good demand, Lhe orchid variety being all sold before arrival. Snapdragons are good stock and find a ready market. Greens are scarce, selling out every day. NOTES. Special sales of choice flowers, sucli as select cattleyas for 50 cents, and choice gardenias for 10 cents in some of the retail stores, while others get 75 cents and $1 for the cattleyas and 25 cents to 35 cents for the gardenias gives a wide difference in prices that the public And hard to understand. Cibotium ferns, splendid pedestal grown plants, and kentias galore are the special features of the Joseph Hea- cock establishment at Wyncote. The large house of cattleyas is very showy with its wealth of choice flowers. Berger Brothers Central market is full o£ spring flowers, standard and novelties. Daffodils, freesias and or- chid peas, together with choice roses are leaders. Spring flowers are the leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. Acacias, wall flowers, double violets and orchid peas are specials for Valentine's day. Edward Reid's Spencer peas are great flowers. Special carnations are a feature. The fancy roses in va- riety are seen here in quantity. Kentias and Phoenix Roebelenii are a feature with Henry A. Dreer. A sale at special prices is moving much of this stock. The M. Rice Co. are laying great plans for Easter. Their plant bas- kets are of the best, both in shape and coloring. • K. Galveston, Texas.— L. C. Hill, for many years horticultural agent for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad, was found dead February 2 In a hotel at Rogers, Ark., his former home. VioMe JIo¥crMM'KeU Boston, Feb. 10. Per 100 Rotei, Beauty 500@35 00 •• Killaraey Queen 2 50@ 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 '• Hadley 1 00@10 00 '• Cardinal 100(812 00 ■• Mock 1 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 100012 00 •■ Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 1 00@ 8 00 •• Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillintfdon 1 00@ 6 00 •' My Maryland 50@ S 00 Cattleyas 35OO@Sf'0O Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 CO Violets, single 750 1 00 medium S0@ 75 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 select 1 50© 3 00 Bdffalo, Feb. 10. Roses. Beauty, special, doz.^ " fancy, " " extra No. 1. 700 5 00 4 00 3 00 Per 100 4 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@ 5 00 00@IO 00 00@10 00 00@ 6 00 oogiooo 4 00 001812 00 00@10 00 00@60 00 50@ 3 00 00® 1 50 00@ 6 00 50© 60 OOa 3 00 00® 4 00 000 5 00 50@ 2 00 50© 1 50 1 00 SOa 3 00 No.2 " Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 " My Maryland 4 " Killarney Queen 4 Hillingdon 2 " Richmond 3 " Sunburst 4 . ■• Ward 4 '• Taft 4 Lily of the Valley Lilies 8 Calla Lilies 8 Cattleyas 40 Carnations 1 Daisies 1 Snapdragons 4 Violets Daffodils 2 Freesia 3 Mignonette 4 Paper Whites 1 Peas Stevia Tulips 2 Asparagus, per bunch.. 35@ 50 Asparagus sprengeri... 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Feb. 10. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Killarney 2 00© 8 00 '• My Maryland 2 000 8 00 " Richmond 2 000 8 00 " Taft 2 00© 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 OC© 15 00 Asparagus PlumoBus..per bch., 25c Carnations 2 00© 3 00 Hyacinths 4 00© 5 00 Orchids, per doz 3 000 3 50 Violets 35© 75 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 35© 75 Jonquils 3 00© 5 00 Rubrum Lilies 4 000 8 00 St. Louis, Feb. 10. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 short stems 4 " Killarney 4 " White Killarney 6 " Aaron Ward 3 Sunburst 6 " Ophelia 8 Valley t..- Carnations 2 Orchids 35 Rubrum Violets Asparagus Sprengeri.per bu.,25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu., 25060 Harrisii 1000012 50 Ferns perlOOO. 2 00 Leucothoe perlOO. 60 Galax per 1000, 1 25 BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids ard Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let u3 send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-34-30 East Third St. CINCINNATI. OHIO Consignments Solicited. Complete Stock ol Florists' Greens and Supplies Mention the American Florist when writtno Manufacturers and Importers of Elorists' Supplies THE McGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburgh, ra. Mention the American Florist when wrMno Edward Reid WHOUSALI FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Rnssells, Mock Killamey, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 RaRStaadSL, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist when writino Boston. NO MATERIAL IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. During the past week business was nothing more than fair. Some lines of stock were in demand and others seemed to drag. The trade on roses fell off a little, but as long as the stock cleans up well there are not many complaints. Carnations toward the end of the week sold very well, con- sidering the general conditions, but the BOSTON SPRING SHOW MARCH 18-21. first of the week they were not in very heavy demand. Sweet peas move nice- ly, as there is not as yet an oversup- ply. Violets continue to move slowly, but St. Valentine's day should bring a change for the better. The few warm days we have had have done much toward bringing a heavier supply to the markets in every line of stock. The shipping business far exceeds the local trade in every respect and does much to keep the market to the present standard. NOTES. Edward Ahearn, of Wellesley Hills, one of the largest growers of mar- guerites and English primroses in this vicinity, has commenced to ship his two products in quantity. His entire range is devoted to these two popular flowers. 19^5- . The American Florist. 179 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWADKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greening Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs (about lO.OUO to 11 000 pins.) Price, per box, $1.50; 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wbolesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BotbL. D. Phonei. ST. LOUIS, MO. iiljllBs ud ETeiTtliins in Siasoi always on \ni The Exeter Rose Conservatories, of Exeter, N. H., are right in cron with their roses at present. They have a pink sport of Richmond that looks very promising. Hadley, Killarney Brilliant and Ward also do very well with them. J. A. Nelson, of Framingham, Mass., is cutting a fine crop of carnations. He has Enchantress in quantity, as he is a firm believer in its producing qualities. His Pink Delight, White Enchantress, Fenn.and Beacon are also very good. A. Walsh at the Boston Flower Ex- change is receiving from the Halifax Garden Co. a good cut of high quality roses. Richmond, Killarney Brilliant, Ward and White Killarney are the leaders at present. In addition to carnations, I. W. Simpson, of Woburn, Mass., is cutting good yellow marguerites. His crop of this popular flower is coming along very fast and soon he will be shipping in quantity. The Pink Supreme carnations from J. H. Leach of North Easton, Mass., look especially fine just now. The bulk of his shipments comprise this va- riety, which was originated by him. The Rosette and Pink Delight car- nations from S. J. Goddard. of South Framingham, Mass., are extra fine at present. His entire stock is far above the average. Wm. Penn is back at his store on Bromfield street, after spending an en- joyable week at Atlantic City, N. J. W^. A. Manda, of Orange, N. J., was a visitor during the week of Feb- ruary 1. F. L. W. Horticultural Society of New York. There will be an exhibition of plants and flowers held by this society, Wed- nesday, February 17, at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th street and Central Park, west. Pre- miums are offered for cut blooms of orchids, roses, sweet peas, schizanthus, antirrhinum, freesias, and narcissi. Prizes may also be awarded for ex- hibits not provided for in the schedule, and such exhibits are solicited. Sched- ules will be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245. 448 MU- waukee p.o.Bozzoa. St.. Mllwaukee,Wls. Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked, C. A. KUEHN, Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesal* Florist. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Hover MM*Ket>s Philadelphia, Feb. 10. Per 100 Koisi, Beauty, extra 60 00@75 00 first 15 00025 00 " Mri. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 '• White Killarney 3 00@10 00 '• Liberty S 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 ■• Hadley 8 00@12 00 " Bulgaria 6 00010 00 ■• Suoburst 6 00@12 00 Carnations 3 00© 5 00 Cattleyaa 25 00050 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peai 1 00© 2 00 Violets 75© 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00© 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. SO PiTTSBORGH, Feb. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 fancy 40 00 extra 20 00 No.l 10 00 '• Killarney 3 00© 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00© 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00© 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00© 6 00 ■■ Sweetheart 2 000 3 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley ' 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 75© 1 00 Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch, $1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, 35©40 Botanical Garden, Bronx park. New York. There will also be a meeting of the society on the same day in the East Assembly hall at the same place, at 3 :45, followed by a lecture, illus- trated with lantern slides, by W. C. McCoUom, on "The Small Greenhouse- Its Use and Abuse." Geobge v.. Nash, Sec'y. RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper! in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we cao furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNINO Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. /WINDIER ' HOLESALE FLORAL ISlOPineSUSTLOraSMO. Central 1474 Olive .10. Per 100 Milwaukee. Feb. Kesei. Beauty, per doz.. 2 00© 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 4 00010 OC Ward, Sunburst 4 00@10 00 '• M rs. Chas. Russell 10 OO025 00 Richmond 3 00©10 00 Carnations 2 00© 4 00 Lilies per doz., $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 2Sc @50c Sweet Peas 75® 2 00 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets 50© 1 00 180 The American Florist. Feb. ij. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords JUST RECEIVED:— Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valley Pips Lilium Formosum. 7/9-in..case of 250 bulbs, $15.00. Lilium Multifloruro. 7/9-in.. case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. Lilium Giffanteum, 7/9 in., case of 300 bulbs, $16.50. C.S. cSLCo. NEW YORK Per 1000. from $12.00 to $16.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK New York. TRADE NOT ENCOURAGING. The business of the past week was not particularly encouraging'. Prob- ably weather conditions had some- thing to do with trade conditions, as the weather throughout most of the week was particularly gloomy. Rain, snow, fog, general dampness and dis- comfort were the rule rather than ex- ception. Saturday, February G, was a fair day in the wholesale district, but one swallow does not make a sum- mer. Wholesale prices, which took a little jump during the week ending January 30, dropped off again during XEW YORK SPRINU SHOW MARCH 17-23. the past week on account of the ar- rival of more stock. That was of no particular advantage to the retailers. The best of them and the most of them, so far as we are aware, are willing to pay a decent price if they have business to warrant it. As a veteran dealer recently remarked : "This business is getting to be a tough game." We believe that it will im- prove, one reason being that, compared with previous years, it cannot get much worse. Take for instance two stocks, supposed to be leading, orchids and American Beauty roses. As a well-known dealer recently, more em- phatically than politely remarked : "This district is 'lousy' with orchids, ■ and I would like to have somebody tell me what we are going to do with them and at the same time please the grow- ers." The arrival of American Beauty roses, of late, has not been heavy, but at the same time they have been hard to move; just what may happen to the market when the next crop comes in is hard to state. The supply of bulbous stock, tulips, yellow narcissi and hya- cinths, is rapidly increasing and prices are declining. In tea roses, the lead- ing demand is for short stock, suitable for funeral work. Both carnations and violets are cheap and getting cheaper. NOTES. Alexander McConnell. the veteran retailer of Fifth avenue and 49th street, is presenting to friends and cus- tomers a very elaborately designed "Dickens Calendar" for 1915. All the work on this book, for it is in book form, is so good that it is hard to do it justice in a brief description. For each month there are a number of quotations from the writings of Dick- ens. Horace E. Froment, the well-known wholesaler of .57 West 28th street, will soon remove to a much larger store at 148 West 28th street. In this con- nection it may be stated that L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J., who ships a heavy supply of roses to Mr. Froment, and who has recently been seriously ill, is now reported as greatly improved and out of danger. The Greek-American Florists' Asso- ciation of this city will hold its an- nual entertainment and ball February S5, at the Terrace garden, 58th street near Lexington avenue. As this asso- ciation always provides good entertain- ment there will doubtless be a large attendance. As is generally known. President Bunyard of the New York Florists' Club has .severed his connection with A. T. Boddington. THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers F. W. Fletcher, of Auburndale, Mass., was recently in this city in the interest of his fine line of freesias. The New York Florists' Club will hold its annual dinner at the Hotel Astor, Saturday night, March 20. John Young is now handling a very fine line of smilax which sells well. The scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club, Thursday, February 4, 1915, were as follows : J. Miesem 165 188 167 R. J. Irwin 158 167 151 P. Jacobson 159 143 154 H. C. Riedcl 177 174 178 W. P. Ford 149 183 162 W. H. Slebrecht 142 156 164 A. J. Guttman 145 154 162 A. Schanzer 116 159 138 A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the club was held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of Feb- ruary 8, President Bunyard in the chair. There was a very large attend- ance, the hall being filled to overflow- ing. Good feeling prevailed through- out. A committee was appointed to purchase a plot or building for a per- manent club home. This, it will be recalled, was outlined in President Bunyard's inaugural address. In an extended address, P. R. Pierson re- ported good progress by the flower show committee; he was supported by other members. A. D. Miller, of Brooklyn, reported good progress along the same line in his field. The dinner committee reported, as elsewhere noted. Frank Dinda, Farmingdale, N. Y., was proposed for membership by A. J. Gutt- man. The exhibits, it being carnation night, were nunierous and fine, and all received votes of thanks, t'he fol- lowing were among those who made displays : Chas. L. Doerrer, Westfleld, N. J., exhibited Victory and Enchantress. A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, exhibited Matchless and Enchantress. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., Eureka. Aravana and Philadelphia. J. F. Marsden, Far Rockaway, N. Y., pink seedling. Herman C. G. Schwartz, Central Park, L. I., N. Y., light pink seedling "Siren." S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst, grown by C. Akehurst & Son, White Marsh, Md. Floral Hill Gardens, Chatham, N. J., G. F. Neipp. pink seedling. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y., Gloriosa, Beacon, White Won- der and Pink Delight. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., Cot- tage Maid. Guttman & Raynor, New York; Laura Weber. Chas. Weber, Lynbrook, N. Y. ; Mrs. Ernest Thalman. Frank Dlnda, Farmingdale, N. Y.; Seedling No. 12. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Commission norist 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Sqnare. I wish to assure mT friends throuEbout th« country that all orders to be shipped, will receiT, mr personal attention. Choicest stock in Amsrica. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Other exhibits were as follows : Vase of Freesia Purity, bv Philip F. Kessler, New York. Miniature hyacinth "Nimrod," by P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Orchid flowering sweet peas, by Geo. T. Schuneman, Baldwins, N. Y. Giant pussy willows, by Andrew Schievogt, Brooklyn. Chairman Kessler of the house com- mittee and his assistants were kept busy during recess carving turkey and passing it out. with cranberry sauce. . A. F. F. Cleveland. SUPPLY IS SHORT OF DEMAND. Stock in most lines continues very scarce. Carnations and roses, being most in demand, seem shorter in sup- ply than ever with the exception of American Beauties. Of this flower about enough to meet the demand can be had right along from the real short stock to 48-inch stems with good blooms. There are plenty of greens and bulbous stock. NOTES. About 16 local florists visited the greenhouses of the Cleveland Cut Flower Company at Newton Falls, Ohio, and the Lamborn Floral Com- I9I5- The American Florist. 181 J. K. ALLEN EatabUshed 1878 106 West 28th Stmt New York Wholesale CommUilon Dealer In Cat Flowers. Now prepared for Winter Baslness. The celebrated HADLEY. MILADT and other roses. LILY Of THE VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Gnaranteed. Op*n at 6 ». m. erery mornine. Phones 167 and 4408 Madison Square. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "■<"»' 1 HIS (KS" 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers r. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, N. Y. Grower of "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. i. GDTTMAH, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madiaon Sonare. 20 Tears' Experience. Fraak H. Traendlj Charles Schenck Tracndly ^ Schenck WUtali FWUf ail Crt Flmr Eidow 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roaes, Carnations, and all the other kHt products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., FHILADELPBIA, PA. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITT TttaphOBe: 3864 Madiaon Sonare. John ]. Reynolds. Mer. Phone Madison Sq. 4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West 2Sth street. NEW YORK pany's range at Alliance, Ohio, Thurs- day, February 4. All report the places are in fine shape and, although stock was scarce, what looked like good crops were in the benches. The meals were also fine and enjoyed by all. The boys flagged a train at the Cut Flower Com- pany's greenhouses, which saved them a long walk to the Falls, where they boarded their car for Alliance. A purse was made up and presented to the conductor of the train for his cour- tesy. The charity card party for the bene- fit of mothers and children of horti- culturists and florists of Europe to be Geo. C. Sicbrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madiaon Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^'^§■3533 Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28tli St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VloMe Hover MM'Ket.s New York. Feb. 10. Per 100 Rosei. Beauty, special 60 00@75 00 extra and fancy... 40 00650 00 No.landNo. 2...10 00@20 00 '• AliceStanley 6 00@12 00 " Piince d'Arenberg, special. 12 00@15 00 '■ Francis Scott Key, special. 12 00i&15 00 " Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer. special 12 00 extra... 4 00@ 8 00 •• N0.I&N0.2 3 00@ 4 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00@10 00 ' Killarney, My Maryland... special 10 00@12 00 No.landNo. 2.. 4 00@ 6 00 Queen, special.. 10 00®12 00 Brilliant 3 00012 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00 " Richmond, special 8 00@12 00 " Sunburst 300@12 00 " Taft 300@12 00 Milady, special 3 00@12 00 " J. L. Mock 3 00@10 00 •' Hadley 6 00020 00 ■' Ophelia 3 00012 00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 3 00015 00 Carnations 2 000 3 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades. 10 00015 00 Jonquils 2 OOS 2 SO Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 6 00010 00 Lily of the Valley 1 500 2 00 Tulips 1 50® 2 00 Violets 25© 35 Gardenias per doz., .750$2.OO Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 500 75 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 1 25@ 2 00 PaperiWhite Narcissus. do«..$175@$2,00 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 1 0002 00 Spencer type 1.5002.50 United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOUSALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594-4422. We solicit consignments of cut Howersof all kinds Books open for inspection. GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. given by the Women's Florist Club of this city at the Hollenden hotel, Feb- ruary 18, ought to be supported by all florists and allied trades here. Tickets are .50 cents each, and the games begin at 2 p. m. Get a party of four to- gether and have your own table. Re- freshments will be served. The floral display at the food show attracted large crowds, and as many thousands of people visited the food show it seems that was one good way to advertise flowers for Valentine day. C. F. B. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beant; Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square, Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Snccessor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments ETcrywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th ay. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock eyery morning. Desirable wall space to rtnt for adyertisiof V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholeaale. TELEPHONES UADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30StoneSt., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Sqnare Ik lanot SUw uJ BKOTe o< The Florist Telecrspb DeliTery, Cinclimati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150S. FourtliSt. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 14S S. Wabaih Ave, CUca|o. 623 Walant St.. Det Molnet. U. Lsrrest and most centrsUr located store in the city. All orders eiven prompt attention. Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital ffiven special attention. Operate Rochester Greenlionses. ROSS BRAGG, Horist, Zuinbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' TeleEraph DeliTery. REUTER*S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.l. * uddl T. J. JOHNSTON 5 CO. NEW ENCLAND POWTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROTIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FinH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TTELBGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ••■ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal dties in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casb mnit accompany all ordan from nnlmowB correspondents. Cable address; Albxconnsll, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5tta S H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2006 Madiaon Sonare. 42 West zath Street. NEW YORK To ont-of-town floristi We are In tbe Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theattr orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Aodiloriiun Ansa. CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S, A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, LoCicpOTt, Niagara FaUs and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 184 The American Florist. Feb. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Eatabliahed 1 874 . DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dres4, DAKDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention th,e American Florist when writing St. Panl, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest Tariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive oigbt and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. trtah nowers and Best Service. Deliveries Ifaronghoat the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery — or — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFin. ATTUmON TO ALL ORDUtS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Ploral Co. Feachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Mcnbcrs tt the FUriiti' Telecnpfa Ddinn. Umana, MeD. Bess & Swoboda TLORISTS, I&1S Fnrnum St tilephones 1419 rarnvm 3i. isoi andi issz Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moluea, la. Auderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Arcblas Floral Co.. Sedalla, Mo. AManta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Hauiuer, August U., Louisville, Ky. Buiischer, John, Freeijort, 111, Dugerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone. Wasbiugton, D. C. Bolaud, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross. Rochester, Minn. Biaiuley & Son, Clevelanil, O. Breituieyer's Sons, John. Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rockfurd, 111. California Florists, Tacouia, Wash. Clarke's Sons, Diivid, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & FIsber. Denver. Colo. Dard's, 44th and Mailison Ave.. New York. Deuton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark, O. Dulutb Floral Co.. Dulutb. Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St.. Toronto, Can. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany. N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey. C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman. Chicago. Furrow & Co., Gutbrle, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Tbos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvtn. Tbos. F., Inc.. Ni-w York. Gasser. J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Grabam, A.. & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros.. Washington. Ilardesty & Co., Cluclnnatl. 0. Ilelnl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson. Lewis. Omaha. Neb. Ilesa & Swoboda, Omaba. Neb. Hullywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash, Holm & Olson, St. Paul. Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J.. Providence, B. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, V. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leiiorlus, J. J., Dulutb, Minn. Matthews, the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E,, Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L.. St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metaire Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Muir, Craig, New York. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros,, St. Louis. Pali'z, Paul M.. Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J.. & Son. Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pbllilps Bros.. Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo, Podesta & Baldocohl, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Randolph & MoCleuients, Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn. Renter's, Norwich, Conn. Riuter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co,, Kansas City. Rye. George, Ft. Smith. Ark. Schiller the Florist. 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. SthllDg, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J, H., New York, Small & Sons. J. H., Washington, D. 0. Smith Co.. A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Suilth Henry, Grand Rapbis, Mich. Stumpp. G. E. M., New York. Walker Co.. The F., Louisville, Ky. Weber, F. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Welland, M., Evanston, III. Wbltted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wlttbold, G.. Co., 737 Buiklngham PI., Chicago, Wolfskin Bros. & U. Goldeuson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Bratiot Avenuos. Artistic Desips. High Grade Cot Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers tor delivery ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER „ , J M I J 1 Botb Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. pnones. Orders taken for FLOWKRS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special cars, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WASfllNfiTON D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when tfriting Kansas.City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue AllOrders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. OUDE 8ROS.Ca FLORiara i>u r 9Tin< T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery I9I5- The American Florist. 185 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be deUvered for the trade In other cities by tbc {Irms below, the Leading Retailers bi the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention tfte American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co, 11 22 Grand Are. v?ill fill all ord.rs for Cut KinSaS City md Flowers. Funeral Desigm Du....i Uill U. Weddine and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninilli mu. that mav be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Eatablisbment in America, batablished 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Floriits' Telegraph DelirerT Asiociation Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELANB' EUCLID AVENUE Members ol The Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN BAUSCHER, Freeport, m. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receive Careful Attention and Prompt Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O street, LINCOLN. NEB WHOLESALK AND RETAa. Members of Florists Telegraph Delivery Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Wetland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin. North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlauta Floral Co., 41 Peacbtree. Boston— Tbos. F. Galvln. Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main 6t. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. WItthold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Ciudunatl. O. — Harrtesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas. Tex. — I-ang E^oral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Bvunston. III.— M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark.- George Rye. Freeport, 111. — John Bauscher. Grand Rajiids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln. Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville. Ky. — August R. Buumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metalre Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and &Iadison Ave. New York — Ales McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York. — Craig Muir. New York- Max Schllng. 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. B. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich. Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City. Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randoiith & McCIements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Provirtence. R. 1. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckhee. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis. Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Poland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podeata & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo. — Arcblas Floral Co. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Tncoma. Wash. — California Florists, Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver. B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. WHslilnirton — RIacklstone. " Washington — Geo, H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Wflshlnffton — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. .Small & Son*. Westerly, E. I. — Renter'!. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Fhonei, 1552-1553 Columbiu Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi a34 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. CRAIG MUIR, 62 WEST 40th STREET. Will fill your orders for Ne'w York and Vicinity with promptness and satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowerB Id NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orderi to HODSi or nowxRS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Snpply Hoase In the West, Jefferson and Washington Ave^ Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. nowen or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity OD telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and gaarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel 126 Tremont Street 799 Boylston Street Deliverie* to Steimeri and all Eattern Points. NEW YORK BOSTON 186 The American Florist. Feb. 13, ''John Baer*' Wins In Competition with "Trisco'* J. E. Bobinson, Fall Biver, Mass., writes Oct. 4th, 1914: "The 'John Baer' Tomato Is by far the best Tomato I have ever grown, and I have grown all the new varieties for years. Including the new Eng- lish variety 'Trisco,' but will have to say 'John Baer' has It on them all. The weather conditions have not been very good, we had a late Spring, but for all that the 'John Baer' Tomato has done fine. I let several friends have plants and each one says, 'John Baer* Is the finest Tomato they have ever grown." "Last January 1 sent to England for a package of 'Buck's Trisco' Tomato. The package contained 2S seeds. I sowed 14 of them and raised ten plants. 'Trisco* is all right as a novelty, as it will grow about fifty Tomatoes in a bunch, but they are not fit for market." "JOHN BAER" TOMATO Th& Earliest and Best Tomato on Earth In Canada — First i.o Ripen Fralt Out of 38 Varieties Mr. C. L. Ireland, Colhome, Ontario, Canada, writes Aug. 10th. 1914: " 'John Baer' Tomato turned out better for me than I expected it would. I have four- teen (14) acres In Tomatoes this year of twenty-eight (28) different kinds ordered from a good many different seedsmen in the United States and Canada, and of all the several varieties of which the seed was sown at the same time as 'John Baer' and transplanted at the same time, your 'John Baer' was the first to ripen early fruit. I sowed the seed on March 28th and about April 15th transplanted into flats 16 inches square. 100 plants In a flat. About May 15th, I re- transplanted some of them again into 16-inch flats. planting nine (9) twenty-five (25) and fifty (50) plants to each fiat. I grew them in cot ton- covered hotbeds and hardened them off by removing cotton cov- erings before setting plants to the field. All the plants grew nice, stalky plants, as good as the best of any other variety and a lot hardier than a great many others. I was very much interested in them and certainly pleased with the plants as they suited me to perfection. I set these 'John Baer' Tomato plants out by themselves in a piece of sandy loam on medium low, fiat ground, which had been an old quack grass sod broken up and sowed to Oats last year. I kept this well cultivated before and after setting plants and as there was quite a lot of hu- mus from the quack grass roots worked through the soil, I did not use any manure but Just a handful of 2 am — 9 ph. — 6 pot. fertilizer around each plant at time of setting. "The plants grew large In proportion to number of plants set in the flats (9—25 — 50 and 100) ; and con- tinued to hold their same size in proportion all through their season of growth. 1 planted them out In rows 4 feet apart by 3^ feet in the row. One row of the 9 plants to a flat, one row of the 25 plants to a flat, one row of the 50 plants to a flat and one row of the 100 plants to a flat. "The largest plants from the row of 9 plants to a flat gave me my first picking of ripe fruit, before any of the other rows had started to show color. This was on July .28. On August 3d, I picked some more from first row and Aug. 6th I had a picking from both first and second rows and again Aug. 9th I had some from first, second and third rows, but none from the last row of 100 plants to a flat. "There is a very marked difference In the size, number and early maturity of the fruit on the four different rows and this was evidently governed by tlie size of the plants at setting time. "We had a cold, backward Spring at setting time, with continued cold and dry weather. Throughout June and July there were practically only two good rains, one on June 20th and the other on July 23d, and when the last rain of July 23d came, the soil was so baked the best effect of the rain was lost, because before the moisture had penetrated to any depth It had mostly evaporated. "I see by Market Growers' Journal of Aug. 1st that W. F. Massey says that Earllana was ripening plentifully ten days before a sign of color appenred In 'John Raer.' and he seems to think It Is Chalk's Jewel renamed. As he says if It Is not Chalk's Jewel renamed. It Is so much like it there Is no reason to keep them separate. My Experience with 'John Baer' 'BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM" a JOHN BA THE EARLIEST AND X PRODUCES PERFECT, SOLID, HIGH CROWN, BEAUTIFLjl From large, strong, well matured plants In veneer band with roots undisturbed. Tomato has -been just about the reverse of W. F. Massey's, and I am a practical Tomato Grower, for Chalk*s Jewel is not the same shaped Tomato as 'John Baer,' Chalk's Jewel will crack badly at the stem end and will not ripen around the stem. '* 'John Baer* Tomato in comparison with Langdon's strain of Earllana and Philadelphia Crown Setting Earliana, 'John Baer' was six days earlier than Lang- don's. and ten days earlier than Philadelphia Crown Setting. 'John Baer* ripens up better around the stem end than either of them, in much larger and smoother, with heavier vine and foliage. 'John Baer' is also solid and a good keeper after being picked when ripe — August 10th. I now bave the first John Baer' Tomatoes, which I picked over two weeks ago, lying on the roof of the house in the hot sun, and they have only just started to wither up. 'John Baer* Tomatoes picked Aug. 6th appeared as quite solid yet. In weight 'John Baer' Tomatoes will aver- age from 6 to 12 ounces each, and about seven To- matoes to a cluster or first setting, which ripens right up to the stem, perfectly solid, and they do not crack, like Earliana and Chalk's Jewel around the stem. "The only difference In treatment given 'John Baer' and Earliana is that Earliana was given a good coat of manure, plowed in before planting, while 'John Baer' got none, and were considerably larger, more solid, smoother and a brighter deep red color. 'John Baer' Tomato suits me to perfection. ^'John Baer** Bore Tomatoes Two Weeks Barlier Than Any Others Mr. Richard Bowles, Niagara Co.. N. Y., R. F. D. No. 30, Sept. 1st, .1914, writes: " 'John Baer' To- mato proved to be a success. It bore Tomatoes two weeks earlier than any other seed and we bad a very fine yield. We are thankful to have found a To- mato earlier than what we have ever bad." "John Baer" Is the Poor Man's Tomato- It Yields So Abundantly Mr. Gustav Bartholme, Onondaga County, N. Y,. writes, Sept. 1st, 1914: "I am glad of the opportu- nity to say that 'John Baer' Tomato is highly satis- factory. It is the poor man's Tomato, for it can be bountifully raised on very little land. 1 planted seven rows 'John Baer' Tomato, 350 feet long, which so far yielded 110 bushels with promises of many more. "I did not intend to raise Tomatoes to sell. I have always raised them solely for my own home use, but I found they bore so many I could not make use of them all, and so I am supplying my neighbors and friends, who are well pleased with them. 'John Baer* Tomatoes are firm and round, with very few crippled ones among them." ''John Baer** Earliest, Heavy Bearer, Smooth* Fine Flavor Miss Carrie B. Bankard, Carroll Co., Md., Sept. 3d, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomatoes are the earliest I have ever had. I have been very' success- ful with them. I find the 'John Baer' a very heavy bearer, very smooth and round, and of a fine flavor." Picking; Two "John Baer** Tomatoes to One of Chalk's Jewel Mr. Harry F. Hopkins, Baltimore Co., Md,, writes July 29th. 1914: " 'John Baer* Tomatoes have proved to be as you represented them. I planted them along with other early varieties. 'John Baer' made a very much larger growth than the others. 1 found them to be the best cropping as well as early Tomatoes as I have ever grown. 1 find 'John Baer* Tomato will stand the drought better than' other To- matoes on account of their large foliage, which pro- tects the fine fruit from the hot sun. 'John Baer' Is a good cropper. I am picking two 'John Baer' to one Chalk's Jewel In spite of the fact that we have the dryest season on record. It Is the worst growing season I have ever known In this section, and I have been here In the trucking business for forty years.*' <*John Baer*' Is Earlier than Earliana, and Far Superior Mr. William A. Bridle, Monmouth Co. N. J., Sept. 3d. 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomato Is excep- tionally early — earlier than 'Earliana.* and far su- perior to that variety. It ripens well up to the stem perfectly smooth, solid and of fine flavor, fine color and very prolific; altogether I would consider It the best early Tomato to date." "John Baer** Earliest and Best Tomato In Texas Mr. N. T. Wells, Caldwell Co.. Texas, writes June 21st, 1914; "The 'John Baer* Tomatoes are the best Tomatoes I have ever raised. I planted them six weeks later than other early varieties and the 'John Baer' ripened first. They are well meated, fine flavor, perfect, round, ripen even up to the stem. They have done more than I expected them to do in spite of the weather conditions. We have had a continuous rain all year, had seven floods In six months. 1 don't want any other Tomato. En- closed find roy order for more 'John Baer' Tomato Seed." Quality Earliest and best In 28 varieties. Brilliant, deep red color, smoothest, no core, al- most free from seed, de- licious flavored, far more solid and meaty than any other; no culls. Ripens even up to the stem. Per- fect beauties. Uniform in size and ripening Picks two to one of any other varleiy-from 108 to 122 perfect fiuit to the vine. A perfect shipper. Blight proof. "John m The Earliest an^t 1st — "John Baer" Tomato produces large, beantl solid shipping Tomatoes in 30 days from IB! strong, well matured plants grown In Veneer Paper bands, with roots undisturbed. 2nd— "John Baer" Tomato produces the most I feet High Crown Tomatoes ever grown, entli free from core. 3ra— "John Baer" Tomato produces an enorm crop of Tomatoes, 60 to 100 fruit to each plam 4th— Every "John Baer" Tomato ripens evei right up to the stem. . . ^, , 5th— No cripples, no scalds, no blight, no cracB no wrinkled, no one-sided, uneven, scarred It When dead ripe "John Baer" Tomato will burst. , « . II 1 6th— "John Baer" Tomato has a wonderful gust Ing. brilliant, bright red color. 7th— "John Baer" Tomato has a mild, dellcWi) sweet flavor. The finest flavor you have e 8th— In shape and form exactly like its photogr In colors, on the front cover. 9tlj — John Baer" Tomato Is almost seedless; It quires 6 to 8 bushels of "John Baer" Tomal to make one pound of seed. A marvelous Si Setter, often ten fruit in first cluster; solid. meaty. ,. . land. Set out May 30lh. Picked rice fruit June 17th in New York. Tomato romato on Earth :h— "John Baei" Tomato is the most perfect ship- Ding Tomato ever grown — 24 fruit exactly fill a llx-carrier basket. :h — Each beautiful "John Baer" Tomato weighs ibout ev4 ounces. :h — "John Baer" Tomato Seed was saved only )y John Baer, the originator, who personally se- ected and ptclced every Tomato, from which he laved this seed, selecting only the most beautl- 'ul, perfect fruit of the Early Stem Set Clusters. ;h — "John Baer" Tomato is the offspring of two narvelous Tomatoes — one great specialist having levoted ten years In selecting and improving one )arent, and another expert devoted five years in (electing and improving the other parent. The •John Baer" Tomato Is, therefore, the result of Jlfteen Generations of Improvement and Selection 'or earliness. quality, shape, fruit, color and ihipning quality. —As a Paclcing Tomato, "John Baer" Is a mira- cle. They all paclc Fancy, no seconds, and all jack whole. Peelers can prepare three bushels 'John Buer" Tomatoes to one bushel of any other romato. Being such a tremendous ylelder a bushel )f "John Baer" Tomatoes can be gathered In one- third the time of any other Tomato. A large Baltimore Tomato Packer had all the "John Baer" romatoes he could secure packed separately, run- ning them through a special process for his fanciest trade and his own private use. 0 & SON '«»= \ Trustworthy Seeds riMORE, MD., U. S. A. "John Baer'' Tomato the Karllest of Six Different Kinds James S. Casey, Middlesex Co., Mass., writes Sept. 11th, 1914: *' 'John Baer' Tomatoes have done fine. They were the earliest of six different kinds I grew this year and now, the middle of September, are still full of ripe and green fruit, in spite of the season being cold and wet. Shall grow more of them another year. ' ' *'John Baer" Proved Karlier, Larger, Stronger, More Prolific, and Stands E^xtremes of Weatlier Better Tlian Bonny Best Mr, E. G. Bell, Grower of Specialties in Veg-eta- bles, Pike County, Pa., writes Oct. 23d, 1914: "I tested 'John Baer' Tomato with Bonny Best Tomato. I took 100 'John Baer' Tomato plants and planted them on an inside row of a patch of 8,000 Bonny Best, and the 'John Baer* proved earlier, larger, stronger grower, more prolific, and will stand ex- i tremes of weather better than any other Tomato I \ have ever grown or seen. 'John Baer' Tomato la a '• tremendous cropper of large, smooth, solid Tomatoes of good quality." ^'John Baer"-— 3 WeelvS Ahead of Any Other Tomato Mr. R. T. Scott, Nottoway Co., Va., Aug. 24th. 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomatoes were ready for market three weeks before any other Tomato in our locality. 1 have been picking fine, large Tomatoes off of them for over two months. I had a very successful crop." *'John Baer*' Tomatoes Pay Him More Than $1.00 per Plant Mr. N. S. Britt, Hancock Co., Ga., writes July 27th, 1914: "I can't say too many good things about 'John Baer' Tomato. I have a patch I planted very early, from which I have already realized $1.00 per plant, besides furnishing all that we needed for my twenty-eight room hotel, and these same plants are still bearing. My main crop of 'John Baer' Tomatoes are just beginning to bear and they promise well." "John Baer" All Smooth and Fine — Chalk*s Jewel Were No Good At All Mr, Peter J. Losson, Floyd Co., Ind., Aug. 16th, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomato Is the smooth- est and best all-round Tomato I have found in my experience of twenty years in Tomato growing. 1 have had the Chalk's Early Jewel as my best early Tomato for eight years. I planted half 'John Baer' and half Chalk's Jewel this year. We had a bad Spring; first too cold, then extremely hot. then long drouth. The Chalk's Jewel were no good at all, but 'John Baer' were all smooth and fine all the way through." Never Saw Such a Wonderful Growrer or Prolific Fruiter as "John Baer" Tomato L. L. Adsit, Greene Co., Ohio, writes Sept. 25th, 1914: "Last Spring I bought of you some 'John Baer* Tomato seed, planted It carefully and gave It special attention, staked each plant, kept the suck- ers off of them. I treated the 'John Baer' as I do all my early sorts for early market. 1 have made a hobby of Tomatoes for twelve years, and have tried all sorts In almost every way of grow- ing them. Yet 1 was not prepared for the great sur- prise I had in 'John Baer." To say 1 was pleased was putting it mild. 1 never saw such a wonder- ful grower or prolific fruiter in my life. As to quality, it- was simply fine. Beat all other sorts I ever tried, and I have tested seventy sorts In one year." Hurrah for "John Baer" — He That Laughs Last — Laughs Best Mr. Edward Faidley, Sullivan Co., Tenn.. Aug. 7th, 1914. writes: The 'John Baer* Tomatoes are the finest 1 ever had. I bought an ounce from you last Spring. Some other gardeners hooted at me pay- ing $4.00 an ounce for them. Now I am selling Tomatoes at fancy prices, while others are selling at any old price they can get. I have always found Bolglano's seed A No, 1." "John Baer" Very Good Tomato for Vermont George H. Mass. Windsor Co., Vt.. Sept. 3d, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomato is quite early. We find It a very good Tomato for this climate. It 1b of good size, smooth, round fruit and a good ylelder." "John Baer" Three Weeks Earlier and Far Superior Mr. William Peterson, Asotin Co., Wash., Aug. 13th. 1914, writes: " 'John Baer* Tomatoes are far superior to two other well-known early varieties of Tomatoes. The 'John Baer* picked three weeks earlier and are far superior to the "other two va- rieties In size, color and productiveness. Although we are having a long, hot, dry season, the 'John Baer' plants are holding up In fine shape." AVeather Tremendously Hot— Without Rain for 2 Months — "John Baer" Produced Xice, Smooth Plump Fruit in Kentucky Mr, Oscar Howe, Hancock Co. , Ky. , Aug. 6th, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomatoes turned out all I expected. It is a nice, smooth, plump Tomato. It has been tremendously hot, without rain, for the past two months, so the weather conditions have been against us, and yet we had fine Tomatoes." "John Baer" the Best Tomato In Kansas Mr. H. W, Drake, Atckison, Kansas. Aug. 17th. 1914. writes: " 'The John Baer' Tomato was the earliest Tomato for Its size of the five varieties I raised. It was much the best of all Tomatoes 1 have ever raised. 'John Baer' is early, larg«, smooth, good flavor, a good slicer, and a perfect canning Tomato. It is the best Tomato I know." "JOHX BAER" TOMATO The Earliest and Best Tomato on Earth A Week to Ten Days Earlier Than Living- ston's Globe Mr. H. E. Ruckert, Seo.-Treas. Terrell Land and Development Company, Florida, writes. May 22d, 1914: "After careful and exhaustive tests. 'John Baer' Tomatoes, planted on hammock land, rich soil, heavily fertilized, produced the best results of all. Produced a heavy vine, full of fruit and matured a week to ten days earlier than Livingston's Globe, planted at the same time under like conditions. The soil Is naturally moist and fruit was only damaged slightly by the drought.'* Never Tasted Such Nice Tomatoes as "John Baer" Mr. G. P. Butler, Jr., Santa Cruz, Calif., Aug. 25th, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomato Is all you claim for it. It Is certainly a good one. All my customers say they have never tasted such nice To- matoes before. I shall plant the same Tomato next year." "John Baer" Best Tomato Ever GroTvn In Colorado The Colorado State Agricultural College. E. P. Sandsten, Horticulturist, Aug. 31st, 1914, writes: " 'John Baer" Tomato has shown to be the best To- mato we have ever grown. Not only is It as early as any Tomato we have tried, but the fruit Is more uniform and the size and ripeness more uniform. 'John Baer* Is undoubtedly an excellent Tomato and one we shall grow again, especially for forcing, as 1 believe It will prove a success. For outside cul- ture It has certainly proven a great Tomato." "John Baer" Tomato Wins In Competition n'ith Comet Herman Brownschweig, Marlboro, Mass., writes Sept. 2i)th, 1914: "I bought some of your 'John Baer' Tomato last Winter and I must say it is far superior to any other Tomato. I grew 'John Baer* Tomato under glass and It produced more and better fruit than either the Comet or Dwarf Stone." Earlier Than Earliana in Missouri Univiersity of Missouri, Columbia, Oct. 23d. 1914: " 'John Baer* Tomato ripened earlier than the Ear- liana with us this year. It has a much larger plant and bears more fruit and continues to bear much longer than Dwarf Champion. The quality of 'John Baer' Tomato Is high for so early a variety. I re- gard It as slightly superior to Earliana lo flavor. I personally regard 'John Baer^ Tomatoes as one of the best early Tomatoes we have ever grown." "John Baer" Tomatoes Never Crack Mr. Fred H. Kuf, Hillsboro Co., N. H., Sept. 3d. 1914, writes: " 'John Baer' Tomato was by far the best of the three new Tomatoes I tried this year, and much superior to my own variety. It- rlpens earlier and quicker than any. The fruits are round, perfectly smooth and never crack. Cracking was a serious trouble I had with all the other va- rieties. I shall grow no other Tomato but 'John Baer' next year." 188 The American Florist. Feb. IS, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in ottier cities, by tht firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indlcatepper 14.00 Mabel Morrison 16.00 Mnena Charta {14.00 Marshall P. Wilder 15.00 Mrs. J. LaiuB 14.00 Paul Neyron 14.00 Prince C. de Rolian 14.00 Ulrich Brunner 14.00 Victor Verdier 15.00 HYBRID TEA ROSES — 2 yr. Per 100 ATOca 18.00 Capt. Christy 15.00 Caroline Testout 16.00 Gruss an Teplitz 16.00 J. B. Clark 16.00 Jonkberr J. L. Mock 18.00 Kaiaerln A. Victoria 16.00 Killarney 18.00 Lady Ashtoirn 18.00 La France 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 18.00 White Killarney 20.00 VARIOUS ROSES RuBOsa Alba 15.00 Rubra 14.00 Choice Perns Carnation Cuttings Assorted Ferns for Dishes — A choice assortment, our selec- tion of varieties, 214-incli $0.50 Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 $ 3.00 $25.00 Boston Ferns^ 3-Inch pots .. 4-inch 6-lnch «-lnch 7-inch t-lnch pots pots pots pots pots Each .J0.15 . .25 . .40 . .75 . 1.00 . 1.25 Doz. \ 1.25 2.60 4.50 8.00 10.00 14.00 Per 100 % 8.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 75.00 100.00 FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 109 Alice J12.00 Champion 6,00 Enchuutresa j'oO Gloriosa 3.00 Good Cheer 12.00 Herald 3.50 Matchless 6 00 Pli-k Sensation 12 00 Philadelphia 3 00 Rosette 3.00 White Enchantress 3 00 White Wonder J 00 Per 1000 JIOO.OO 50.00 15.60 26.00 100.00 30.09 60.00 100. e» 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Book For Florists, Spring 1915, Now Ready. I Chicago VaUghao's Se^d Store New York I i Greenhouses: Western Springs, Illinois. | nlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I IIIIIMIIIIIIIini Ill Illlllllllllllllll Illllllllll nil I Illlllllllllllill IIIIIIIM IIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillilUIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIII i 190 The American Florist. Feb. 13, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Calif,, President; J. M. Lnpton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Dungan, Pliiladelphia, Pa,, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treaiurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., ▲isiatant Secretary. Tliirty-Tbird annual meeting, San Fran- eiioo, Calif., June 1915. W. Atlee Buepee, Sr., and Junior, Philadelptiia, Pa., and H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co., Sioux City, la., were inspecting banana fields at Bocas, Panama, January 26. Onion Set prices at Chicago are gen- erally wealcer both with growers, who carry their own product, and jobbers. Stoclts have wintered well, the shrink- age being three pounds per bushel be- low normal. Visited Chicago : Mrs. M. W. Johan- sen, of the Victor-Johansen Seed Co.. Los Angeles, Calif.; H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co., Sioux City. la.; J. L.. Schilder, of Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, O. CHICAGO. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade February 10 were as follows: Timothy, $6.00 to $7.25 per 100 pounds.— A. H. Goodwin at- tended the funeral of the late Jesse B. Northrup, at Minneapolis, Feb- ruary 6. DEALEES and planters of all imported bulbs who are figuring on the same prices as last year will do well to con- sider ocean freight rates on such heavy items as Dutch bulbs. Double or treble freight rates may well be anticipated again. Lily exporters of Japanese cargoes via Suez lost heavily this year by internment of carriers. The seedsmen represented at the annual convention of t e American Canners' Association at New Torlc this week include the Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago; the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; S. D. Woodruff & Son, Orange, Conn.; J. Bolgiano & Son, Bal- timore, Md.; the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn., and N. B. Keeney & Son, Le Roy, N. Y. NEW YORK.— At Vaughan's Seed Store, February 6, we noted great activity in sending out catalogues. John R. Walsh, who has been bookkeeper at this store for nearly seven years, has resigned to accept a position in San Francisco. He is succeeded by R. C. Blair.— C. W. Scott, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., returned February 6 from his western trip. A. Kakuda, of the same firm, is still in San Francisco assisting in the arrangement of his company's exhibit.- — Roman J. Irwin is now well settled in his new ofiices at 108 West Twenty-eighth street. — Wee- ber & Don have recently been featur- ing agricultural and horticultural books in their show windows. — Harry A. Bunyard has established temporary quarters on his own account at Traendly & Schenck's, 131 West Twen- ty-eighth street. — Peter Henderson & Co., in a recent newspaper advertise- ment, advise readers to reduce the cost of living by stating that "half of the living expenses, during many months of the year, are for vegetables which could easily be grown in their own gardens." Market for American Seeds In India. Consul James O. Laing writes from Karachi, India, December 14, to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com- merce, as follows : "An opening exists in India for garden and vegetable seeds, a large part of the supply hav- ing been cut off by the war. The sea- sons are the early spring and October, but there is a fair demand for garden seed in many places throughout the year. A considerable shortage is be- ing felt in western India, and seed is being obtained from the government gardens at Lucknow (flowers) and Saharanpur (vegetables). American firms who desire to enter the Indian market should address these gardens. Representatives of British seed houses are expected in India in January to look after the spring trade. It is thought that they will offer very low prices to get a foothold in the market. Poona, near Bombay, is one of the chief garden centers of India, and Cal- The Late Jesse E. Northrup. See Obituary, Page 167. cutta and Madras use considerable quantities of seed, but there is not much demand for garden seeds in Ka- rachi." [The name of a Karachi firm that might be interested in garden seeds may be obtained from the Bu- reau of Foreign and Domestic Com- merce or its branch offices.] Consul Henry D. Baker writes from Bombay, India, December 21, to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com- merce, as follows : "There are two distinct seasons in India for the growth of flowers and vegetables peculiar to Pieters-Whseler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. each — the rainy season and the cold season. The seeds for the rainy sea- son are sown in June, and those for the cold weather in October. Gener- ally the supply from Europe for both these seasons is obtained in one lot in April or May where the climatic con- ditions— such as those at Poona, Ban- galore, and places in Upper India — allow of seeds for the cold season be- ing kept without deterioration for sow- ing in October. In Bombay the hot and moist weather in tBe rainy sea- son soon affects the seeds, and they lose their germinating power to a great extent. Hence the supply in Bombay has to be obtained in two lots, one in May for the rainy season and the other in October for the cold sea- son." [The names of Bombay seed firms may be obtained from the Bu- reau of Foreign and Domestic Com- merce or its branch offices.] The Bureau of Foreign a,nd Domes- tic Commerce is located at Washing- ton, D. C, with branch offices at New York, Room 409, United States Cus- tom House; Boston, 752 Oliver build- ing; Chicago, 629 Federal building: St. Louis, 402 Third National Bank building; Atlanta, 521 Post Office building; New Orleans, 1020 Hibernia Bank building; San Francisco, 310 United States Custom House; Seattle, 922 Alaska building. Glganteum Importers and Growers. Combinations of importing jobbers of Japan giganteum lily bulbs with large forcing growers of these are re- ported as being made in many large cities. The jobber takes out first an approximate first cost of say three cents each for the bulbs. The grower plants and cares for the stock and the income from sales is divided on a "fifty-fifty" basis. This may work out all right for these two, but how about the 15 or 20 smaller growers around each town who have to meet such com- petition, having paid around five cents each to the same jobber for the bulbs they are using? Some disastrous re- sults of the above deals have been seen in the low prices of cut lily flowers in parts of the middle west the past sea- son. One Japanese firm is said to have consigned 1,000 cases to America the past autumn. If so, the American dealer who billed them out on a part- nership 3-cent basis doubtless took a fair commission and had his further chances free. A revision of these plans seems necessary to put the lily grow- ing business on a fair and sane busi- ness basis. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Growers ol the followino California Speciallics ooly; ONION. LETTUCE. CARRO'', R/IDISH, PRRSNIP, PUSUT. CaOT. ENDIVE, LEEK. SUSIFY airf SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA -Company Write for 1915 Contractin<' Prices. 19^5- The American Florist. 191 Rawson*s Arlington White Spine Cucumber grown under irrigation by Western Seed &, Irrigation Go Seed Growers and Dealers, Specialties: Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon. Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet and Field Corn. FREMONT, - - NEBRASKA ISentiontTie American Florist when writing 'm^ WE often have an overstock of popular seeds and bulbs which we are able to supply below the market. Ask us about it and watch for our column announcements. J. M. THORBURN & CO. In business since 1802 53 Barclay Street, New York Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSRY&CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., PUIadelphia, Pa. Card brings a Catalogue James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK nave vou received copies of our wholRsale cat- alogue and Aster Book' If not, write for same. FOR EASTER FORCING I OFFER THIS MONTH SURPLUS OF 300,000 VALLEY PIPS Florist Money Maker Brand, Best valley at moderate price. $12.50 per 1000; $6.50 per 5u0; $3.60 per 260; $1.75 per 100. This stock is equally as good as any valley imported and ofifered at a much higher price. To help out my foreign growers enables me to quote this low price. Chicago Market Brand, best valley in existence. $15.00 per 1000. Cold Storage VaUey (crop 1913). $18.00 per 1000; $9.50 per 500; $5.00 per 260; $2.00 per 100. 3032 W. Madison St. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. H. ]v. :bb^xjn^s Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER SEEDS For Early Sowing Complete List for ttie Asking. 10 per cent discount tor Casti. THEY'RE FRESH T. P. Oz. Ageratum, blue $0.10 $0.25 Alyssiun Little Gem 10 .45 Aster Oueen of Market, MiKed... .10 .50 Begonia Krfordii 25 Cobaea Scandens, purple 10 Dracaena Indtvisa 10 .25 Forget-Me-Not Victoria 15 .80 Mignonette Machet 10 .50 Petunia, California Giants 25 Salvia Splendens 15 1.00 Salvia Fireball 25 Wholesale List mailed as soon as ready. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 23iJPw=X.^ CROP OF 1914 T. P. Lobelia Speciosa $0.10 Lobelia Crystal P. Comp 15 Pyretltrnm Aureum 05 Smilax 10 Snapdragon, Giant 10 Stock, Cut and Come Again 25 Stock, Ten Weeks, mixed 25 Slokesla Cyanea 15 Tlinnbergla 10 Verbenas, Mammoth 15 Vinca, mixed colors 10 Oz, $0.50 1.25 .25 .25 .30 .40 1.00 .40 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECBNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds _ ^ p^ ^% ^^ LEO^fAR.Sz.i--:r. ' 226-230 ONION SETS 6R0WERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices Mention the American Florist when writing j^UUliUkkUkikikikkUkHkUUkkUUUiUkkkU^^ BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Whole«ale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. ;-: ^nnmfnnHinnnnniinn""' "»#= Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. G. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Galif. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their floweri brine the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saiony, Germany The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR TH£ TRADI Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Brandies Michigan. uii Cflpn pmiU Wisconsin and Idaho. MlUrUnU, bURH. 192 The American Florist. Feb. 13, RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters— always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPrUS and Acacia Seeds P.0.B0IB57, MEtBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Itention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandlfloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLI BKANS, write JOHN BODGER £c SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. SchUder Bros./°^o^^T°"' Get Qnotatiom rrom LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale rarm. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, rARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variet;: also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeda, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WNDRUFF i SONS, 82 Dey Si, NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. Contract orders now being booked for delivery alter harvest, 1915. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. See ds With a Pe dig re e . For generations James Carter & Co. have used pains- taking English methods in selecting and testing their seeds. The Carter trial and testing grounds at Raynes Park have become celebrated in Great Britain. This explains the remarkable record of Carters seeds in American Gardens. These "Seeds with a Pedi- gree" can now be purchased in this country. A com- plete stock is carried in Boston and prompt service is guaranteed. If you do not have the 1915 Carter Catalog, American Edition, write for it today. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 125 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Branch at Seattle, Wash. In Canada, 133 King St. E., Toronto. Branch of; JAS. CARTER 8 CO., RAVNES PARK, ENGLAND Tested Mention the American Florist when writing. WARNAAR & CO., Sassenheim, HOLLAND, Raisers and introducers of new and rare Darwin Tulips, Cottage Tulips, Narcissus. Hyacinths, Spireas, Dahlias, Phloxes, Delphiniums, etc., offer the most complete list of Paeony-flowered Dahlias. Out of 110 new varieties of this section, represented in 1914 at the trial grounds of the R. H. S. England, we gained the Cup with Mrs. J. C. Vaughan and awards for Hort. Fiet and Great Britain. Our Paeony-flowered Dahlias are the best in stem, color and shape, the best for cutting and as decorative garden plants. We recommend: Per 100 Mrs. J. C.Vanghan,lstlC. C, lemon yel- low. TheCup variety $50.00 Great Britain, 1st C. C. mauve 30 00 Hort. net. 1st C. C, salmon buff 25 00 Chatenay, Isi C. C, salmon rose 50.00 leoXlII, 1st C. C. deep yellow 30.00 Per 100 Geisha, 1st C. C. scarlet and gold $12.00 America, 1st C. C. apricot orange 20.00 Avalanche, award, a new white 20.00 Alice Roosevelt, award, pale mauve... 10.00 Dr. Peary, award, mahogany 12.00 Ask for complete list and prices. Care of J. W. HAMPTON, JR. fi CO., 17 Battery Place, New York. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, trreapondei Solicited. '^"'"'Sdt"d:"" Swedesboro, New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited, THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS encumber, Matkmelon, Squash and Punwhlii. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing. L. Giganteums, 8-9 in., 8-10 in,, 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural. different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY GO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Contract Seed Growers Specialties: ^S?1i?f.S!,-Si]?s;JS: Correspondence Solicited, George R. Pedrick €c Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers oi full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS I9I5- The American Florist. 193 Dreer's Donble Blae Cornflower. Trade Pkt ryrethmm Aarenm (Golden Feather) 10 Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 " " BooBre. fine coiopact sort 50 " " Zurich, early flowering dwarf 50 Smilax, '4 lb.. SI. no 10 Solanum Capslcastnun (Jerusalem Cherry) 10 " Fra Diavolo, new dwarf 15 DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS We offer below a short list of the more important varieties that should be sown early. For complete list see our Wholesale Price Ivist. Trade Pkt. Oz. Ageratum, Blue Perfection, best dark blue bedder $0.15 10 50 ■* Cope's Pet, best light blue bedder 15 .35 Alyssum.LittleGemorCarpet ofSnow, very dwarf,8e]ect stock .15 .60 Antirrbiiiuin, Giant, in 6 colors, each 20 .60 ** Giant, finest mixed i5 .50 ** Half dwarf, in 6 colors, each 20 ^60 " Half dwarf, finest, mixed 15 .50 Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus, true, greenhouse grown, $3.50 per lOOU st-eds; $30 00 per 10.000 seeds. Asters. (See our Wholesale Catalogue}. Begonia, Erfordii. Rosy carmine 30 ** Gracilis rosea. Rose 30 ** Gracilis luminosa. Fiery red 50 ** Vernon. Orange red dark foliage 30 2.50 *" Semoerflorens. mixed 30 2 00 Candytuft Empress the best white, K lb. 60c 10 .20 Centaorea Gynmocarpa, white leaved is .35 " Dreer's Double blue Cornflower, H lb .$2,00 15 60 Cineraria Marltima Candidissima (Dusty Miller) 10 .20 Cobaca Scandens, purple 15 .40 Coleus, Dreer's Hybrids, mixed 50 2 50 Dracaena Indivisa, ' 4 lb . $1.00 10 .30 Urass Pennisetum Longistylum 10 .25 " '■ Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass) 10 .25 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant mixed 30 1 50 Ipomea Grandlflora (Moonflower). H lb., $1.25 15 40 Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf dark blue 25 1 25 ■■ Speclosa. dark blue trailing 15 .50 Nierembergia frutescens 15 50 Petunia, Dreer's Superb Single Fringed Mixed. M. oj.. $1.50 SO " " " Double ' " 75c per 500 seeds " " " '■ " " $1.50 per 1000 seeds... Stocks, Large-flowering, 10-week, in six colors, each 40 2 50 Oz- '■ " ■' " Finest Mixed 30 2.00 .25 Sweet Peas. (See our Wholesale Price List). 1.25 Tounbergia. mixed 15 .50 2.50 Torenia Foumlerl 40 2 00 3.50 Vinca rosea, in 3 colors each 15 60 .35 " " Finest mixed 15 .50 .25 Verbena liybrida, Dreer's Mammoth, in 6 colors each 30 1.50 .50 " '• " '■ Finest mixed 25 1.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716lChestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. King Humbert Cannas Large dormant roots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 6 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 4000 extra large bulbs in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immediate delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fla. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA. CALIF. J.G. ROBINSON SEEDCa WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Kocky rord, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin •eed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Trade Directory Price: $3.00, postpaid American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Seedsmen requiring the very bett selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Mlcnlgan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY. IOWA. .\sk for prices now, 1915 crop. Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Mention the American Florist when writing. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Maskmelon. Sqnash, Watermelon, Radisn, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing. Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of Allemania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan. Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc., at $1.26 per 100. Asp. Plumosus and Sprengeri, 2;^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3x3V2-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, in bud, $3.00 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2;/2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, $2.60 per 1000. Primula Obconica, $1.00 per 100 to close out. - CASH - Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE, OmO. Uention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000. $17.00 New crop. 1000 to case per 1000, 16.25 Spiraea Gladstone, white 100 to case. $6.00 Peacb Blossom, pink 100 to case. 7.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St. , St . Louis, Mo. 194 The American Florist. Feb. ^3, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. O.. President; Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia, Pa.. Vice- President: S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O.. Treasurer. The John Baer tomato is attracting considerable attention as an early and productive variety. Nashville, Tenn. — Louis Haury, Jr., is building eight houses, 20x100 feet and one house 10x100 feet for vegeta- bles; Foley construction materials. The standard barrel of the United States should contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 28V4 inch staves and 17%- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2-5 of an inch. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretabies. Chicago, February 9. — Mushrooms, 60 to 65 cents per pound; lettuce, 10 cents to 12% cents per box; radishes, 12% cents to 30 cents per dozen bunch- es; asparagus, $2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 10 cents to 20 cents; cucumbers, $1.25 to $2.00. T^iew York, February 9. — Cucumbers, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket: tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $3.00; lettuce, per strap, $1.25 to $2.00. Angle Worms In Lettuce Beds. Ed. American Flobist : Is there any way to destroy angle worms in lettuce beds on benches with- out damag'ing growing lettuce? A SUBSCRIBBIB. Tennessee. Lime in some form is the accepted remedy for angle worms. Where let- tuce is young and there is room to work between the plants, it would be best to apply either hydrate or air- slaked lime between the rows and then give a good watering. If lettuce is too large, lime water can be applied. In either case no injury should result to the crop. Lettuce is very often benefited by lime; we use lime con- stantly as a tonic for lettuce. Its only detriment can be said to be its caustic effect upon humus, liberating the nitrogen. Therefore, if a soil is not full of humus lime should be fol- lowed by an application of old manure to guard against an impoverishment of the soil. "Lime, and lime and no manure, will make both farm and farmer poor," is an old proverb. If beds are spaded up, and worms are a pest, they can be immediately de- stroyed by a very small application of lime. Air slaked lime can be made in a few days by exposing common build- ers' lime to the air in a greenhouse long enough to pulverize the lime. It Is then ready for use. Since we can now obtain hydrated lime in conveni- ent paper sacks at a nominal price, in any quantity and always ready for use, we have abandoned builders' lime entirely. Angle worms are a benefit to some soils if they are not too nu- merous, as they help to aerate the soil, and their numerous holes carry the surface water down to lower depths. Mabketman. Providence, R. I. TRADE CONTINUES QUIET. Everyone is getting ready for the St. Valentine day trade this year, but on account of the season being un- usually quiet, things are not being shown on as large a scale as usual. Several of the florists are showing heart-shaped boxes for violets, of which there will be a good supply. Violets are good and should sell well. Sweet pea corsages will be shown and are excellent. All stock is fine. Car- nations never were better, especially the new Matchless, which are perfect. Roses are good. Marguerites are be- ing shown now and are excellent for corsages. Daffodils and Paper Whites are fine, and giganteum lilies are of first quality. Business is very quiet and very little doing in any line. Floral work comes in flurries. NOTES. W. Cohen, of Smith the Florist's staff, has left to take a position else- where. The florists' club banquet and enter- tainment will be held February 22. Edgar Nock of Wheeler avenue is cutting first quality orchids. H. A. T. Pittsburg:li. STOCK SHORT BUT BUSINESS POOE. A grip of real cold weather seized Pittsburgh February 5 and has re- mained with us ever since, conse- quently we are safe in saying that the market is in a very tight fix, as the lack of sunshine and warmth have cut the supply down to a minimum. As the lack of sunshine will not bring out the color on the shorter grades of roses, they must all be pinched back to get a flower with a distinguishable pink or red. This results, of course, in there being an oversupply on the longer grades of roses, with very few of the medium grades of stock to offer. American Beauty roses are almost completely off crop, and are bringing very high prices for what few can be had of them. Carnations, sweet peas, lilies and Paper White narcissi are also quite scarce. There are plenty of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, lilac, vio- lets and lily of the valley. The sale on lily of the valley seems to have dropped off altogether, and quantities of this stock are thrown away every day, although the quality is as good &.S can be expected. But the general complaint from everybody, we might admit, is that business is very poor, but probably no worse than that of any other nearby cities, whose re- ports are not much more encouraging. However, we console ourselves when we think that it must get better some time soon, and the best and only thing to do is to "grin and bear it." NOTES. The trade around the market and wholesale districts were quite sur- prised recently to learn of the ap- proaching marriage of Mrs. Annie Gar- rity, who has conducted a retail flower store in Pittsburgh market for a number of years. The wedding is to take place the coming week, and a new residence on Market street is be- ing prepared. Peter Hopman, of New Galilee, Pa., was a visitor in town Monday. He reports that his crops of roses and carnations will be on strong and steadily from now on. He also says that Wm. Lauch, whom he succeeded in the business, is quietly enjoying life at home with a new Mitchell automo- bile. Earle Mann, of the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., stopped off here on his way home from the Buffalo con- vention, and took great pride in show- ing the city trade their new roses, "Hoosier Beauty" and "Ophelia." Ray Daschbach has a novel display at his Wood street store, featuring a woodland scene with a large number of live canaries. The A. W. Smith Co. have added a new Commerce truck to their fleet of delivery vehicles. Visitors : J. A. Peterson, Cincin- nati, O. G. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety held its midwinter exhibition at Horticultural hall, February 6-7. The keen competition in nearly every class made the show one of the best seen here for some time. The Begonia de Lorraine exhibits were far above average and some very fine specimens were on display. Freesias also made a very Interesting exhibit. The class for Primula malacoides brought out some very fine plants, the white va- riety being especially good, and much interest was shown in this exhibit as it is practically a new thing. The keenest competition in the whole exhi- bition was brought out by the big display of carnations. The quality of flowers was so good that it made judg- ing rather difficult. A. Rogers' vase of Alice Coombes showed up very fine, and was much admired bpth from the spectators' and growers' points of view. Among the successful contest- ants in the classes of plants and flowers who were awarded prizes and gratuities were the following : W. W. Edgar Co., Wayerley, Mass.; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.; A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass.; J. A. Nel- son, Framingham, Mass.; Strouts', Biddeford, Me.; Patten & Co., Tewks- bury, Mass. A large number of pri- vate gardeners were represented by exhibits in flowers, fruits and vege- tables, all of excellent quality. F. L,. W. Watcb lor our Trade Mark itamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades Is thus easily exposed. Fresh sampls ^/^r>v brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^Q^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.,St.PaiU.Miiiii TO THE TRADE HENRY IVf ETTE, Quediinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE ot aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FXOWKR AND FARM SEEDS. (EstablUhed 1787.) Cpcpill TICC- Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Peas, orLumLIILdi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias. Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vi oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds ofiiered are grown under my personal superrision on my own Tsst groiKids, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGBLT ON CONTRACT. 19^5- The American Florist. 195 ■ %i>i».i' r^-^. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive hook on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ■tains many chapters I covering all sides of k growing, propagating, I storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICiK RORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A conrse for G>r- denert, Floriitt and Home-makeri, taoKht by Prof. Craie and Prof. Seal of Cornell OniTeraitT. Frotrressire Floriata recosrnize the rrowinr Importaoce of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeoera who nn- deratand ap - to - data metbodi and practice are in demand for the best poaitions. A knewledrs of Landacape Gardenjnf la ladispenaablc to those who would hava the pleaaantsat homes. 2S0-paie Cataloi free. Write today. Tbe Home Correspondence School Dent. A. r., Sprbigneld. Man. PROF. BEAL. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper ol SPICIALTIES— Azalea Indica, Araucarla Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Craig Co... SJ* PALMS and NoTdtiei in Decorative Planta. Market and 49th Stt.. Philadelphia, Pa. ''^^Lf Roses Ferns, Plants, Vines, Bulbs, Elc. '"'^LL L D LL ^SI'RIW(;^ELD■0HIO•J Seeds Seeds Fresh Crop. Best Quality. We offer below a few items, all of which are needed by the florist. Send for trade list No. 5, for list of everything best in seeds, bulbs and plants. Ageratnm— Dwarf Blue, M oz. 15c. Mexican Blue, white, each. Vi oz. 10c. Alyssum— Little Gem. dwarf white, V2 oz. 20C' oz. 35c. Sweet white, oz. 20, M lb, 60c. Antirrhinum (Snapdraeon), Giant — Pink Scarlet, each, Vt oz. 20c. White, Yellow, each, Vi oz. 20c. Mixed. Vi oz. 15c.. 1 oz. 40c. Asparagus Plimiosus Nanus, greenhouse grown— 100 Seeds for 50c.; ICOOfor $4.00. Asparagns Sprengeri- ICO Seeds for 15c. ; 1000 for 90c. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalogue No. 2 for description of noV elties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— .'V splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c., H oz. 60c. CregO Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters. Shell Pink. Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 25c.. '4 oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 25c.. Vt oz. 50c. Vick's Mikado— A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Lavender, each Trade pkt. 25c, '4 oz. 40c. Lavender Gem— A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 25c., H oz, 50c, Snowdrift— A fine early long stemmed pure white. Trade pkt. 25c.. Vi oz. 75c. Giant Comet— Mixed. \i oz. 35c., 1 oz. $1.00. DayDrcak— A fine pink flower for cutting. 1 3 oz. 30c. Purity— White flowers similar to above. % oz. 35c. Branching Late — Flowers large double on long st ft stems, excellent for cutting. White, Pink, each. U oz. 15c, !4 oz, 50c. Lavendur. % oz. 15c., H oz. 5Cc. Pink. Purple, each, H oz. 15c.. V2 oz. 50c. Dark Red. U oz. 15c. H oz. 50c. Mixed. Vt oz. 20c., 1 oz. 75c. Ba'sam— Camellia flowered, oz. 40c. double mixed. Begonia, (all varieties)— Gracilis. Luminosa, huby. Prima Donna, Triumph. Erfordii. Erfordii Superba, etc. All. uniformly, trade pkt, 25c. Cardytnit— Empress, very large, pure white, oz. 2UC. White Rocket, oz. 20c. Little Prince, dwarf, large flowered white, oz. 25c. Celosia- Empress, Semi Dwarf. H oz, 35c. Ostrich Feather, mixfd, tall, H oz. 20c. Ostrich Feather, mixed, dwarf. Is oz. 30c. Centaurea- Gymnocarpa. H oz. 2Sc. Impe- rialis. mixed, fine for cutting, \i oz. 25c, Margaret, white, fine for cutting, M oz. 15c. Cineraria Maritima. Trade pkt. 10c. . oz. 25c. Cobaea Scandens, Purple, oz. 40c. Colens, finest hybrids— Mixed, trade pkt, 50c. Dracaena Indivisa. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz. 45c. Grevillra Robusta, oz. gOc. Ipomoea Grandidora (Moonflower). oz.SOc. Ipomoea Heavenly Blue, oz. 40c. Ipomoea Setosa, oz. 20c. lobelia— Erinos Speciosa, deep blue, trailing variety. '4 oz. 15c. Ciystal Palace Com- pacta, best for bedding, U oz. 40c. Mignonette- Machet. oz. 30c. Grandiflora. large flowering, oz. 15c. H lb. 20c. Allen s Defiance, oz. 25c. Petunia— Double Giant Flowered Grandiflora and Fringed mixed, 1000 feeds. $1.50. Giant Ruftled, trade pkt. $100. Single large flow- ered.fringed, trade pkt. 50c. Giants of Cal- ifornia, trade pkt, $1 00. Rosy Morn, rosy pink, white throat H oz. 30c. Single striped and blotched. \i oz 35c. Single mixed. 14 oz. 15c. Howard's Star. !4 oz.. 50c. Salvia— Splendens. Trade pkt. 25c.. oz. $1.25. Clara Bedman. trade pkt. .35c., oz. 60c. Zurich, trade pkt. 50c. 1 oz. $3.50. Smilax. oz. 30c. mb. $1.00. Stocks- Dwarf, large flowering double Ten Weeks, mixed. U oz. 35c. Brompton. U oz. ?5c. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, mixed, U oz .30c. Princess Alice, white. H oz. .35c. Snowflake. for forcing. 1/16 oz. 75c. Ten Weeks (separate colors), Vi oz. 35c. Thonbergia. oz. 40c. Verbena (Mammoth Flowered)— Blue and Purple Shades. M oz. 35c. oz. *1.00. Scarlet and Striped. I4 oz. 40c. oz. $1.00. White. M oz. 35c. oz. $1.00. Mixed. !4 oz. 30c, oz. 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Co Painesville, Ohio. lOfUOD Cuttings Ready for immediate delivery. Finest in the land and big value for the money. If you want the best stock obtainable at the prices quoted send in your order without delay. NOW. Enchantress, . $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 White Enchantress, . . 2.50 per lOO; 20.00 per 1000 White Wonder, . . . 3.00 per lOO; 25.00 per 1000 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 196 The American Florist. Feb. Tj (?= The Nursery Trade Am^can Association of Nnrserymen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y., Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., June 23-3.5, 1915. Visited Chicago : Arthur H. Bob- blnk, of Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J. Bat.t.ingeb, Tex. — O. J. Hinds has bought the W. W. Allen fruit farm, located near Ballinger, for a consid- eration of $10,000. Nothing but fruit will be raised on the farm this year, it has been announced. When in need of stock or supplies of any kind in a hurry it will be a great advantage to have a copy of the latest edition of our Trade Direc- tory at hand for names and addresses. The price of the latest (1914) edition is $3 per copy, postpaid. Stockton, Calif. — George Weather- by, horticultural commissioner of Hum- boldt county, reports very heavy ship- ments of fruit trees into the county. The new planting will be the largest in any one season, as many new orchards are being set out. Apples are the fa- vorite fruit. College Station, Tex. — Designed es- pecially with the idea of improving gen- eral nut culture in Texas, I. E. Cowart, of the department of horticulture of the Agricultural and Mechanical Col- lege of Texas, has made available a correspondence course in nut culture, which will be given through the depart- ment of correspondence courses of the college. Remedies for "Damping Off." Commercial sulphuric acid has been found by the United States department of agriculture to be an effective remedy for the loss of pine and spruce seedlings from "damping off." It is quite com- mon for the soft tissues of these young seedlings to decay so rapidly soon after .sprouting that they disappear some- times before the nurseryman knows that there is anything the matter with them. So common indeed is loss from this source that many nurserymen im- port their seedling stock from Europe. This, however, is not only troublesome, but dangerous. The white pine blister rust has already been introduced into this country in this way and continued importations of seedlings are certain to result in the establishment In the United States of other foreign pests. For this reason the department at- taches much importance to the recent investigations of possible disinfecting agents which will rid the soil of the parasitic fungi which cause "damping off." Of these agents the most satis- factory for commercial use in the ma- jority of cases has been found to be sulphuric acid. Treatment with this acid not only reduces losses from "damping off" but increases germina- tion. The number of seedlings in treated beds may be from 1% to 10 or even 20 times as great as in untreated beds, de- pending on how serious the disease is in the untreated beds. At most nurseries moreover, the treatment also decreases the number of weeds and causes the pines to make a better growth during their first season. At one nursery, jack- pine seedlings have grown three times as high in acid-treated beds as in un- treated beds. The treatment is not ex- pensive, for commercial sulphuric acid can be purchased in quantity at very low rates. At one nursery where care- ful accounts were kept it was found that the entire cost of the treatment, including labor, materials, and extra waterings, was less than $5 per thou- sand square feet of bed. On the other hand, the saving in the cost of weed- ing alone, which the treatment made possible, amounted to $5.30 per thou- sand square feet. The sulphuric acid is dissolved in water and applied to the beds with a parafSn-coated sprinkler just after the seed is sown and covered. From % to % of a fluid ounce of add should be used per square foot of bed, dissolved in enough water to make 1% or 2 pints of solution. At some nurseries it is also necessary to water the beds once or twice daily during the germina- tion period to prevent chemical injury to the seedlings. Individual conditions, however, must determine for each nur- sery whether or not this frequent watering is necessary and exactly how much acid should be used. Sulphuric acid is now in regular use on the seed beds at nurseries in four western states, Nebraska, Kansas, Col- orado and New Mexico. Considerable quantities of carbonates however are contained in some soils in these states their presence being indicated by vigor- ous effervescence or bubbling when a strong solution of acid is applied. Where this is the case, sulphuric acid is not likely to be effective. In one nursery in Kansas zinc chloride and copper sulphate have been found satis- factory substitutes when used in the same way as sulphuric acid. For zinc chloride % ounce avoirdupois is used per square foot; and for copper sul- phate % of an ounce or less. The chloride is less apt to injure seedlings, but is more expensive than the copper sulphate. Despite its greater cost, however, it is possible that the zinc chloride may be preferred both to sul- phuric acid and to copper sulphate even on soils which do not contain carbonate. In some northern nurseries where soil disinfection has not been resorted to, fall sowing has been found to control "damping off" fairly well. At all nur- series where the soil remains frozen during the winter, it is worth while to test sowing just before the soil freezes. Excessive moisture should be avoided in unsterilized seed beds. Nurserymen who wish to test these remedies should write to the United States department of agriculture for specific advice adapted to their particu- lar localities. Auffust Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.Box752,or51 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTORT Small, medium and iare:e sizes supplied, Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETcrgrea Specidisti Urges) Gimnn b Awria Box 404, DUNDEI, ILL. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GOIIARD& JONES GO., West Grove, Peniu. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better erown. Shade and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs and Vinet. Fall Line of Fmit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nnrsery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. On Hand. Best English Stocks. MANETTI, Grafting'size, 3-B m/m, not "as they run," but re-graded here, culls thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.60 the 1000, while they last. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Two years. 2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine, 12 to 18 inches. Two years, IH to 2 feet: 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGIl. Transplanted, stocky plants, 9 to 12 inches; 12 to 18 inches. J. T. LOVETT, ytUe SUver, N. J. 1 I9I5- The American Florist. 197 Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 2Vi ID. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25.00 4 ID. Asparagus PlumosDS 7.S0 70 00 2H in. Asparagus Sprengerl 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengerl 6.50 60.00 2V4 in. Abutllons, 8 varieties 3.00 25.C0 3i4 in. Begonia, floweriDg in bloom.... 8.00 75.00 3^4 in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 60.00 3 in. Cyclamens, ass't varieties 8.50 80.00 2H in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 2!4 in. Heliotropes. 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2Vt in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2H in. Marguerite Mrs. Sanders 3.03 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7.50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 4.00 38.00 3H in. Vlnca Varlegata 6.50 6 ).00 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indivlsa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2Vi in. pots, Nutt, Ricard, Foitevine, Viaud. Henderson, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. AUo abundance of other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited " ALONZO J. BRYAN Wbolesale Florist WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- criptioD for weekly and Quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (interDa- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLXT, ENGLAND A Few Good Things You Want. GeraniBint, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Ferkini. Poiteyine, 2in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and WUtmanl Ferns; 3-in., 10c: 4'in., ISc; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena bid., 3-in., $5.00: 4-in., $10.00: 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia. 2H-in., S5.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash witb order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are short of Blooming Plants, such as Azaleas, Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, Wire your order to GEO. A. KUHL, ^=°"ES?wer. PEKIN. ILL. BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock PrraBiids,2 -ft $1 OOeach Pyramids. 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2. OOeach Pyramids. 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2 ft 1 .50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "'c^'eVaS? "* Mention the American Florist ichcn tcriting. SPRING BILBS Tne Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6 inch $ 8.B0 Medium Size, 3-4 inch 6.00 Mammoth, 6-8 inch ... 16.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTVM. Per imi Per 1000 6 to 7 inch $1.76 $15.00 7 to 9 inch . ... 3.60 30.00 9 to 11 inch ... 6.60 55.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lil. Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (226 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to'' case) 20.00 Ltlium Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs to case) $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case) 9.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. MRS. FRANCIS KING, Per 1000 First Size $10.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium Size 8.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 12.00 AUGUSTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA. Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 CHICAGO WHITE, First Size... 30.00 CHICAGO WHirE, Medium 26.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Light Colors 16.00 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink. Doz. , 40c: 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. Singles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $18 00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz., 60c; 1(j0,$3.60; 1000, $30.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 60c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. LILY BULBS p„,«, Album, 9-11 inch $17.60 Auratum, 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9-11 inch 9.00 Caladlum Esculentum. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 198 The American Florist. Feb. 13, CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaTayette, - - Indiana CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mey^tion the American Florist when writing. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but OrcbldS. Special lists on application. LAGIR 6 HURRELL, Sununit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. Albany, N. Y. At the meeting of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs held at Ithaca the Albany Florists' Club was represented by Fred Henkes, for- merly president of the organization, and Edward P. Tracey. The delegates were named at the February meeting held in the rooms of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange. F. A. Danker made a report on a visit to Ledyard Cogs- well, Jr., treasurer of the Albany In- stitute, relative to holding a show in the Institute's building in November. Mr. Cogswell said the trustees thought well of the idea and suggested that the club arrange for a date as soon as possible, as the use of the hall might be sought by other attractions. The report led to a lengthy discussion in which the majority of the mem- bers expressed their views in inter- esting ways. The subject was finally left to a committee made up of F. A. Danker, Edward F. Meany, Edward P. Tracey, Fred Henkes. and Louis H. Schaefer, who will report at the March meeting in regard to date, the amount of space available and other details. A special meeting for the growers and retailers and the club members interested in the show was announced for Thursday evening. Feb- ruary 18, at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange. This meeting will settle some details as to the exhibits. On motion of Fred A. Danker the club resolved to assist, so far as pos- sible, employers in search of help and men in the trade in search of jobs. Names are to be given to the secre- tary, who will place them in the hands of Thomas F. Tracey, manager of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, which will act as a kind of clearing house for labor. Two names of men wanting positions were handed in after the meeting. Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie, N. Y., florist, and two others were voted into membership. R. D. Newpobt, R. I. — Members of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club are talk- ing up a mid-winter exhibition. Cumberland, Md. — Russell C. Paupe has purchased the Flower Shop, lo- cated at ry.', North Liberty street, for- merly conducted by Mrs. Katherine N. Bretz. The store will be in charge of his sister. Miss Mabel Paupe, who has been connected with the Flower Shop for the past two years. Mrs. C. W.Ward As a Bread and Butter Variety What Mr. Fritz Bahr, the famous writer of "The Weeks Work" in the Florist Exchange of January 9th, 1915, says about this variety ; "With a good many of the retail growers, throughout the Middle West in particular, the great merits of Carnation Mrs. C. W. Ward have just been recognized and appreciated. It is one of the best of its color that we have today. Every re- tail grower should provide room for at least a few, and fairly well grown stock will sell at a higher price than any of the standard sorts on a glutted market." We have 40,000 Cuttings of this variety ready. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. For other varieties see classified list in this paper. All stock guaranteed. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Chrysanthemum Novelties In 1890 we sent out or first seedling and each subsequent year have had something good to offer. In fact many of the most popular sorts of today originated with us. FOR 1915 Our offerings include five Commercial, five Exhibition and six Pompons. There are None Better Offered Will be pleased to mail descriptive and prices to those Interested. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. SEASONABLE STOCK Large Quantities Ready Doz. Acalypha, Macafeana, 2 in . .$0.50 Alyssum, Double Giant and Dwarf, 2"In Sin Altemantheras, 2 in.. lOvar. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in.. Begonia Vernon, mixed, 2 in. 3 in Begonia Gloire de Chate- laine, 2 in l.CO Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompon, 100 var., 2 in.,., 3 in .40 ,75 ,50 ,75 ,40 ,75 ,50 .75 Fuchsias, 20 var., 2 in 50 75 .50 .75 3 in. Geraniums, 50 var,, standard sorts, 2 in 3 in Hardy English Ivy, 2 in 50 3in 75 Lantanas, 10 var,. 2 in 40 3in 75 100 $3,00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2,00 3,00 4,00 2.00 3,00 2,C0 3.00 ICOO $18.50 18.50 25.00 18. .50 18 50 25.00 18,50 25.00 18.50 25.00 For Immediate Shipment. Doz, Lemon Verbenas, Aloysia citriodora, 2 in $0.40 3 in. Moonvines, white and blue. 3in. .75 .40 .75 18.50 25.00 18.J0 25.00 18.50 18.50 Send for our regular 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2,00 3.00 Petunias, double mixed and single mixed. 2 in 40 3in 75 Petunias, double white, 2 in,, .50 3in 75 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich, 2in 40 3in 75 Parlor Ivy (Senecio Scandens) 2in 40 Sin 75 Swainsonla, pink and white. 2in 40 Sin 75 Dahlia Roots and Canna Roots. wholesale catalogue. 100 $2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3 00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1000 $18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 18.50 25.00 25,00 18,50 25,00 18,50 25,00 18,50 25.00 R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsb, Md. ^P^J- The American Florist. 199 The New French Hydrangeas For Spring Sales and Memorial Day Our stock is in prime condition, retarded dormant plants from 6-inch pots in fine shape to flower for Spring Sales or for Memorial Day; any of the varieties described below at $30.00 per 100. Spring Avalanche. A splendid large white with a well established reputation ; an easy variety to force. Bouquet Rose. Large trusses of rosy amber turning to bright pink; a favorite with all growers. Dentelle, Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy white color. E. G. Hill. Trusses of immense size, colora most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade, growth vigorous, foliage of a pea green color, large and attractive. General de Vibraye. A favorite wherever seen; very large heads of bright rose colored flowers, a splendid early forcing variety. La Lorraine, Very large flowers, pale rose, turn- ing to bright pink; has become a general favorite. Mme. A. Riverain. Superb bright rose color; very vigorous and floriferous. Mme. E. Mouillere. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today, an early easy variety to force, Mme. Maurice Hamar. A delicate fresh-rose color, a vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. Mile. A^nes Barillet. A splendid white; flowers large and very freely produced, Mousseline. A beautiful mauve-rosewith cream- colored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. Mont Rose. Immense panicles of clear-flesh rose, entirely distinct, one of the best very early flowering varieties. Ronsard. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautilul rose-tint. Souvenir de Mme. E. Ctiautard. One of the very best, of splendid erect habit, very robust, me- dium sized heads, of bright rose- colored flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. Senateur Henri David. Another splendid rose- colored variety, with red reflections ; flowers produced in immense large heads; on the style of La Lorraine, but an earlier bloomer. Vieux Chateau. Very large pure white becoming suffused with delicate rosy carmine as they mature. Hydrangea Otaksa. Dormant plants. 6-inch pots. $25.00 per lOU; 10-inch tubs. Sl.OOeach; 12inch tubs, $2.50 each. NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEA. For full line of seasonable Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Etc., see our current wholesale Price List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. __ Nursery men. Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the ALL n. to "Horticnltnral Adyertiser" This ii the British Trade Paper, being read weekly br all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by oyer iOOO of the best continental houses. Annual ■nbscription. to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medinm. appll- cantsshould, with the subscription, send a copy of Ibeircatalog or other evidence that they belongto the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts. Address EditOFS Of "H. A." CbUwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts. England SN I L AX strong plants, 2V2 inch, $1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerl, strong 2V2 inch, $2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa- Home of Pansies • Our strain of Pansies is unsurpasied, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra good shaoe this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, OLKAN ,N. Y. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 214-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of sUndard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPBELIA, No fancy rose eyer introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid erower. a verv free bloomer, and has fine stems. It sells on sight. The demand un- doubtedly will exceed the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have pi-opaaated it ex- tensively. Strong plants on own roots, 2H-in. pots, now ready. Slo.OO per 100; SIJO.OO per luou. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. This variety, raised by Mr. John Cook, is very distinct, being en- tirnlv ditTiTent from any of the indoor roses grown today. Flowers are rosy red, and are unus- ually laf'e and double, resembling very much a verv full, double hardy garden rose. Coupled with its largo size and double form, it is an exceedingly free bloomer. It promises to tie exceedingly valuable, especiallv for spring, summer, and fall llowering, when other less double roses are difficult to handle. Its keeping qualities are rernarkable. Strong plants on own roots, 2M-in. pots, now ready. $13.00 per lOOi $120.00 per IOOO. PRINCE B C. D'ARENBERG. This varietv might well have been termed Red Killarney, as it possesses so many of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, the (lowers are simi- lar to Richmond, but they are much more double, and it should prove a very much more profitable rose. Flowers have fine straight stems on all the grades— from the shortest to the ron"est. It has fine foliage, comes away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the I'willar- nev's. We believe it is the best all-round red rose that we have today. Strong plants on own roots, 2X-in. pots, now ready, $12.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000. We will be glad to quote on application prices on all the newer and standard varieties- strong grafted plants ready In March. F.R.PIERSON, Tarrytown, New York 200 The American Florist. Feb. 13, OPHELIA, ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAS PROVEN ITS WORTH We have grown this magnificent rose the past season, with most gratifying results. As a free and vigorous grower and great producer it has no equal. It sets bud freely in the short days of winter, and is now coming in witii a heavy midwinter crop, doing equally well on grafts or own roots. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER is at present more favorably thought of than ever, and we intend to again plant it heavily this season. As a money getter, our experience has proven its superiority over all sorts, and having grown extensively on own roots and grafts, we have no hesitancy in stating that like Sunburst, it does better on own roots. We will have a splendid lot of both varieties, (grafts and own root), ready for shipment about the middle of March, together with a choice lot of Suoburst, Ward, Prince d' Arenberg.WhUc and Pink Klllamey, cutting taken from sand the latter part of December. For prices and further particulars write F. J. BENTHEY, 165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses: Newcastle, Ind. Nashville, Tenn. STOCK CLEANS UP WELL. There is nothing new or very im- portant in the trade to be reported this week. Sales have hold their own, and the supply of flowers has been about equal to the demand, and each day has seen a very fair clean up. The quality of flowers has been very good. Roses, while not so abundant, are excellent in size, shape, and color, and carnations are coming in well. There is an unusually fine supply of orchids in the market by both the Joy Floral Co. and Mclntyre Bros., and the sale has been good. Violets are blooming nicely, and most of the grow- ers have had sweet peas all through the season; also lily of the valley. Pot plants are doing well, and arc in con- stant demand; cyclamen in all its va- riations, azaleas, Primulas obconica, and now the bulbous stock is just be- ginning to come in, and the demand is very good. The early arrival of lent this year will make very little differ- ence in the trade, as the season is not very generally observed in this city. All stock grown for the Easter trade is in fine shape and guarantees a good and abundant stock for that season. Geny Bros, have had sweet peas all the season, but are now making a run on the butterfly variety, which is very popular for almost any and all pur- poses. M. C. D. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The ninth annual dinner of the Nas- sau County Horticultural Society was held at the Oriental hotel. Glen Cove, Monday evening, January 25. Seventy- five members and guests were pres- ent and did justice to an ample repast. President Ernest Westlake delivered a short address of welcome and Intro- duced as toastmaster for the evening, J. Austin Shaw, who conducted the proceedings in his usual able manner. Gentlemen responding to the toasts of the evening were, Charles H. Totty, for the Society of American Florists; J. W. Everltt, National Association of Gar- deners; Frank Traendly, American Rose Society; R. F. Bowne and W. R. Klnnear, for the village of Glen Cove; William Duckham, Morris County, N. J. Horticultural Society; William Tur- ner, Bornardsville Horticultural So- ciety; E. W. Neubrand. W. Scott and J. W. Smith, Tarrytown Horticultural Society; J. Duthle and J. Robinson, Oyster Bay Horticultural Society. James Gladstone, Cor. Seo'y. BinMiNGHAM. Axa. — John A. Lan- dert, florist, is reported to be In the hands of a receiver. TIFFIN, O.— Plans for a new green- house are under consideration by the management of Ullrich's Greenhouses. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINBS whU.^Kn.»rSL i * 2-00 pe"- 100 Ko^n*"""''' ( »«-00 P- 10«'> BENCH ROSE PLaNTS PlSmar^neT''^ « 6.0O per lOO Rlchmonr'' ! 50.00 per 1000 Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 North Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO, ILL. IMPORTED STOCK OF QUALITY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived In Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape. 12-in 30c ■• 18in 50c " " " 24-in $1.00 '• 30in 1,50 Pyramidl. 3(.-in 2. 25 42-iii 3.(10 48in 3.50 54in 4 CO Globes. 18 bv 18 in ■ 3.50 Rhododendrons, Kood forcing varieties, bright colors, clean foliaue, 8 to 12 buds. fiOc each; 12 to l*. buds. Sl.OO each. Rhododendrons, hardy sorts for outside plant- ing. 18 to 24-in , 8 to 12 buds, 75c each; 24 to ,HO-in., 12 to 16 buds. $1 00 each. Azalea Mollis, 15 to I8-in.. busby, 40c each; $4 25 per doz,; $35.00 iier 100. Magnolia Soulangeana, Speclosa and Lennei 4 to 5 feet, full of ijuds, balled and bur lapped. $1,50 each. Magnolia Hallisna, (Stellata) 2H in, to3ft.. very bushy and full of buds, balled and bur- lapped $1,50 each, Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants. 3 to 3H feet high, well branched, $1.50 each. Azalea Hinodegili, 15 to 18-in„ very bushy $1.50 each. Acuba Japonica Punctata, beautifully spotted foliage. 18 to 24-in. hikh, bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Pink Pearl, one of the finest forcink' propositions, fine olants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded, SI. 25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. This Ought To Be OF INTEREST To YOU. That Local Growers have placed the Largest Individual Orders for my New Carnation "Alice" commercial varieiy i nave onerca to aaie. Prices: Per 100, $12.01; per 1000, $100.90: per 2500, $237.50; per 5000. $450,00; per 10,000, $800.00. If you have not seen it. gend for descriptive circular, and get your order in now. Over 200.000 sold. PETER PISHER, Ellis, Mass. Mention the Atncrican Vlurist ivlicn ivrlting. t9^5- The American Florist. 201 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Kentia Belmoreana S-in. pot. Leaves In. high ..5 to 6 28 to 30.. Kach Pe .$1.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana 9-iD. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 40 to 42 in. hiifb,, 9-in cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. hii^b.. 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5H ft 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5H to 6 ft 12-in. ceda tub, 4 plants in tub, U ft. hiifh, heavy.. 12-iD. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft Phoenix Roebelenii S-in. pot, nicely characterized 7-in. tub, 18 in. biifh. 24 in. spread. r doz $12.00 Each .$ 4.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 12.50 . IS.OO . 20.00 Each ..$1.00 .. 2.00 LcavcB 2H-in. pot 4 3 in. pot 5 4-in. pot 5 to 6.. 5-in. pot 5 to6. 6-in. pot.,.. 6to7 24 Loaves In. hivh In. hitfh . 8 to 10.. .12 .15 .18 Each Perdoz. Sl.SO 2.00 ,.$0.40 4.50 . .50 6.00 . 1.00 12.00 Each Perdoi HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 .34 to .36 $ 2.50 30.00 7in. cedar tub 6 to 7 36 to 38 3.00 36.00 9in.ced»rtub 6 to 7 42 to 45 4.00 48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 It., very heavy 8.00 Cibotium Schiedei 9-in. tub. 4 ft. spread each, $4.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenklntown. Wyncote, Pa, RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety at $14.00 per 100. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 250,000 Carnation Cuttings Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality everywhere and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 I'er 100 Per IWX) White Enchantress .$2,00 .$17.60 White Perfection ?2.oo $17.60 Pink Enchantress 2.00 17.50 ?"u'Ui;t''';r "''''-•''?• "'''^ ^■'•^" „ . . „ . Joslc Merle (fine pink Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 .s,.t.,iiinK) 3,oo 27,50 GERANIUIV1S All sold until thr» latter part of February, March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mi^8iHHippi River in jrood Krowini; condition. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poltevlne,$15,(Xlijer UJOO. Asparagus Plumosas, fine lot ready now al $2 50 per 100; $25 00 per KXX). ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTEJI. PA, Mention the American Ploriat when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addren Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. 0, Berlin. N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2,00 17.50 Philadelphia 4.00 .30.00 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. A. N. Piersoo, Inc. Mention the American Floriat when toritinff Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, . CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ROSE BOOK The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing For The Home Garden By George C. Thomas, Jr. GENERAL SCOPE: The Propaeation o( Rosea. Location and Preparation. Ordering. The Best Varieties with (heir Characleriolica. Planiinit. Pruninit. Some General Inlormation and Hints o( Hybridisation. Climbers. Cultivation. Elaborately illustrated with % reproductions in (ull color o( IcadinK varieties o( roses and a (ew halltone plates- Handsome cloth biDdinu, in slip case. Price, S4.00, postaize or expressatfe extra. American Florist Co., 440 South Dearborn Street, ChlCagO SPECIALTIES lOMa, Irom 3'lncb poti. Chrysantliemnini Carnations (or (all delivery. SmUax, Violets IN BEST VARIKTIKS. Pricei low. Send (or lilt. Wood Brothers. V^^l'A Mention the American Floriat when writing 202 The American Florist. Feb. IS, Little Wonder Rose Nozzle 35 Cents Each. Every rose grower should have one. Send for one or more today. This is without doubt the best and most simple RoSe NoZZle ever introduced. Satisfaction guaranteed. GARLAND MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Garland Cast Iron Greenhouse Gutters. Columbus, 0. BUSINESS CONTINUES TO IMPEOVE. Persistent cloudy weather has re- tarded carnations and brought about the greatest scarcity experienced for a long period. Demands upon local growers are exceeding the supply. Roses are fairly plentiful, but only of fair quality, generally speaking, owing to lack of sunshine. Business con- tinues to improve. Florists are look- ing forward to a good St. Valentine day's trade, a feature which has been developing rapidly during the past few years. Some very handsome boxes are on display in show windows. Liberal consignments of violets are being re- ceived from the east. St. Valentine's day will be exploited by page adver- tisements in the daily newspapers, in which a number of the leading florists co-operate. NOTES. The new horticulture and forestry building at Ohio State University was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. February 5. It is 60 feet wide by 250 feet long, fireproof, and contains about an acre of floor space. Two greenhouses are being constructed in connection with it which will have an area of 8,000 square feet of glass. This is the beginning of a range of glass houses which, when completed, will cover an acre of space. The Block-Crane Floral Company, which handles commercially the flowers grown on the Ohio State University grounds here, had an attractive booth at the students' grain show, which was a feature of "farmers' week" at the university, February 1-5. A bride's muff, composed largely of roses and lily of the valley, was the chief at- traction. The flower and retail seed depart- ment of the Livingston Seed Companv is being improved by the redecoration of walls and ceiling and the addition of a large new refrigerator for the dis- play of cut flowers. New counters will also be added. A. W. Livingston, of the Livingston Seed Company, is attending the na- tional canners' convention in New York. C. C. J. Ft. Wayne, Ind. TRADE FOXI-T UT TO EXPECTATIONS. Business the past week has been ex- ceedingly good in all lines, but espe- cially in funeral work, owing to the deaths of a number of prominent per- sons. This bright weather is sub- stantially increasing the number of flowers produced, and is improving their quality aa well. The flower-buy- ing proclivity has increased, owing to the crisp, snappy atmosphere. Spring flowers are in the market in great pro- fusion, and are exceedingly popul.-\r for corsages, table decorations and for gifts. Easter lilies and callas are In great demand for funeral work, and the foliage wreaths combined with flowers, generally roses or orchids, are used freely. The quality of roses is Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, 6-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, .35c; 4-in. pot, 26c. Asparagus PlumoSUS, •2Vi-in., $3 OU per 1(jO; $26.00 per 1000. BougainvlUea Glabra Sanderlana, 4-in. pots well trimmed, $15.00 per 100. Clbotlum Schiedei, 5-in. pot plants, 75 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Genista Racemosa, fine shape for Easter, 4 in. $2.26 per doz., $16 per 100. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 2U in. pot plant, $2. BO per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots, $25.00 per 100. " *• 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, 60.00 per 100. Impatiens Sultana, Hybrids in all colors, $4.00 per 100. Lantanas, distinct varieties, $4.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. MATCHLESS is the best and most profitable white carnation to grow, having no equal in earliness, vigor of growth and production. It is superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities and is non-bursting. It is a continuous bloomer and is handled with ease by any grower. Fine Kooted Cuttings for Immediate Delivery, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000; $112.50 per 2500; $200.00 per 6000. We also offer MRS. C. W. WARD, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, New York very good, although they could be more plentiful. Carnations are in good supply and of fine quality. Violets meet with a ready sale and are quite plentiful. Green goods are suBicient to meet the demand. NOTES. The representatives of the Gaelic League of Ireland have been the re- cipients of a great many social favors during their stay in this city, the first week of February. The decorations for a reception given in their honor were extensive and elaborate, and were executed by the Flick Floral Co. Several cases of southern smilax and hundreds of pink and white Killarney roses were used, while ferns and palms were arranged in great numbers for a background. Arthur Zirkman, representing M. Rice and Co., Philadelphia, Pa., called on the trade last week. Mr. Zirkman had received word, just a few days before his visit here, of the death of his mother as a result of a surgical operation. The sympathy of all his friends in the florist trade is extended to Mr. Zirkman. Miss Helen Patten, of the Patten Flower Shop, Toledo, Ohio, who was a visitor last week, reports business un- usually good, considering the effect of the European war. Visitor : T. T. Kairns, represent- ing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. H. K. Dixon, III.— The Rosery Floral Com- pany has moved from 112 Galena ave- nue to the Beier building. Hastings, Neb.— Suit for $10,000 damages was filed in the district court here January 12 by C. B. Tanner, flor- ist, against the Union Pacific and Hastings & Northwestern railways for alleged damages as the result of the new road and the switching done at the forks and "Y" of the road near by. C. W. Sidles, another florist, will file another suit. Mankato, Minn. — The Fred Wind- miller Co., the outgrowth of a small greenhouse business established 24 years ago, now has a model range of over 30,000 feet of glass. Max and Pauline Windmiller, who have man- aged the business for 20 years, now have about 40 agents. They are mem- bers of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery. 19^5- The American Florist. 203 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AliTERNANTHERAS. 75,000 ALTERNANTHERAS, four varieties. From soil, equal to 2-mcb. $1 per 100; $8 per 1.000. Express prepaid. C. HDMFELD, Clay Center. Kansas. AMPELOPSIS. 25.000 Ampelopsls Veltcbli. heavy fleld- growD plants. 2-year, 18 to 24 Inches, $4 per 100; 2-year, 24 to 30 Inches, ?7 per 100. All other leading stock. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist. Merchantville, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. BEGONXAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. $18 per 100; $150 per 1.000. Begonia Melior. $25 per 100; $200 per l.OOO. Strong young plants from leaf cuttings. May and June delivery. Secure your stock from the originators. Quality is our aim. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincin- nati, Ohio. BEGONIA GRACILIS LUMINOSA, trans- planted seedlings. 75c per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cannas. dry roots. 2 to 3 eyes. King Hum- bert. Queen Charlotte, $3 per lOO; $25 per 1.000. Richard Wallace, Souv. de A. Crozy, Gladiator. Venus, Kate Gray, Jean Tissot, Pennsylvania, Egandale. David Harum, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000. Mme. Berat. Pres. Meyers. $2 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Cannas, 2,500 Austria, $1 per 100. 300 Morn- ing Star, $1.50 per 10(1. 500 Red. $1 per 100. 500 Pink Beauty. $1.50 per 100. 400 Venus Pink, $2 per 100. F. WALKER & CO., 312 Rex Begonia, 2%-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Begonias, flowering, 3%-in., $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. . Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft.. $1 each; 2^4 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15-in., 35c each. F. 0. Franzen. 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Boxwood, bush shape, 12.in., 30c; 18-in., 50c; 24-in., $1; 30-in., $1.50. Pyramids. 36-in.. $2.25; 42-in.. $3; 48-in., $3.50; 54-in.. $4. Globes. 18 by 18 Ins., $3.50. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, 0. Box trees, standards, pyramids and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. West Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. Cannas. headquarters for all leading vari- eties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago Arauoarias, Excelsa, 4-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Excelsa Compaeta. 5-ln., $1.25 each; O-in., $1.50 each. Excelsa Glauca, 5-in.. $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Bucliingham Place, Chicago. and New York. Cannas, dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes. AUemanla, Burbank, Italia, Gray. Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc.. $1.25 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in.. 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucaria excelsa, 50c, 75c and $1 each; Robusta Compaeta. $1.50 to $2 each. Poebl- CANNAS, tubers 3 to 5 eyes, mixed colors, $1 per 100; $5 per 1.000. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. Ohio. CARNATIONS. mann Pros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Araucarias in sorts. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York. CARNATION CUTTINGS, Present DeUvery. Per 100 Per l.OOO White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS. White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Asparagus plumosus, 2V4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 tier 100; $70 per 1,000. BULBS. Bulbs. Begonias, tuberous rooted giant flower- ing varieties: Singles— white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; ,$20 per 1,000; mixed. 35c per doz.; $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Doubles — white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.OOu; mixed, 50c per doz.; .$3 per 100; $28 per 1,000. Lily bulbs: Album. 9-11-inch, $17.50 per 100; Auratum, 9- 11-inch. $10 per ItK); Rubrum, 8-9-inch, $6 per 100: g-llinch. $9 per 100. Tuberoses: True dwarf Pearl, mammoth, 0-S-inch. $15 per 1,000; flrst size, 4-6-inch. $8.50 per 1,000; medium. 3- 4-lnch, $3 per 1,000. Caladlum Esculentum, 5- 7-inch. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 7-9-lnch, .$3.50 per 100; $.30 per 1.000; 9-11-inch. $3.50 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cold storage Lilies: L. Gl- ganteum, 7-0-inch. 3no to case. $16 per case; 8-10-inch. 225 to case, $16 per case; 9-10-inch. 200 to case. $20 per case. Lil. Rubrum, 8-9- inch, 170 to case, $10 per case; 9-11-inch. 100 to case, $9 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliicago and New York. Northport 2.50 20.00 1,000; 4-in., $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion 6.00 50.00 Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Good strong healthy plants from 3-inch pots, $4.60 per 100. SPRENGERI, 3-lnch, $3.50 per 100; 4-inch, extra heavy and long sprays, $5 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0. Princess Dagmar 6.00 50.00 Guaranteed first-class stock. Can fill ordera by the one hundred and one hundred thousand, J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.. JOLIET. ILL. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2y2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2iA-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. Carnations, rooted cuttings, clean, healthy and stocky: Per 100 Per l.OOO Enphantre'!s white $3.0i> $25.00 Enchantress, pink 3.00 25.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2i4-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Winsor 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 5.00 45.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3-ln.. $6 per 100. SPPFNGERI, 3-ln., $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Champion 5.00 45.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 35.00 Herald 4.00 35.00 Benora 4.00 35.00 ERNEST ROBEE. WILMETTE. ILL. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V4-inch, $2 per 100; $5 per .TOO. J. c. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Bulbs, cold storage, glanteum and manificum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 3S3-387 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. CARNATIONS— ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per l.OOO Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 ASPIDISTRAS. White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Aspidistras, green. 6-in. pots. 10-12 leaves, $1 each; variegated, 5-ln. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove 111 Bulbs, caladium, 4.000 extra large bulbs. In 41 named sorts, $10 per 100. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa. Fla. Bulbs, L. Giganteums, 8-9-lnch; 8-10-lnch: 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg.. New York City. White Perfection 2.00 18,00 R.iniire 2.00 18.00 Victorv 2.00 18.00 ASTERS. WIETOB BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. REMEBBR!! I am the ORIGINATOR of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMUM. Descrip- tive circular on application. Four colors: white, pink, lavender and purple. Price, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, 111, AZALEAS. Azaleas, all the leading varieties, from 65c Carnations, Pink Sensation. $12 per 100; $100 Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, all kinds, Arthur T. Boddlngton. New York. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Coi, 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CANNAS. CANNAS. strong tubers. 3 to 5 eyes, as fol- lows: King Humbert. .$2.50 per 100; Pennsyl- vania. Betsy Ross. Louisiana and Florence Vaughan. at $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Less 10 per cent for cash with order. ELITCH- LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver. Colo. Cannas, King Humbert, dormant roots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln. pot plants. $5 per 100; 4-in., $8 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. per 1,000. Philadelphia. Peerless Pink. Pink Delight. Champion. Matchless, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,0110. White Wonder, Beacon red. En- chantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Rosette. White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Herald, $4 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Enchantress Supreme. $4 per 100; $33 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River St.. Chicago. to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18 ins., bushy. 40c each'; $4.25 per doz.; $,S5 per 100. Hlnodeglri, 15 to 18 ins.. $1.50 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. 0. BAY TREES. Carnations, Pink Sensation and Good Cheer. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Champion an* Philadelphia. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Yel- low Prince. Yellowstone, $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. White Wonder. White Enchantress, Rosette, White Perfection, Enchantress. Benora. Scarlet Glow. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Gloriosa. $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees, ci-owns, pyramids and ponies. Au- gust Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York. Carnation Matchless, rooted cuttings. $6 per 100; $50 per l.OOU; $112.50 per 2,500; $200 per 5.000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. If -You Do Not Find Wha? You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 204 The American Florist. Feb. 13, 73.000 EXTRA FINE CARNATION CDTTINGS. Finest in the land. Big value for your money. Buy from us and you can rest assured tbat you are getting the best. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $2.50 $20.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 SINNEE BROS. 56 East Eandolph St. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINGS, Beacon, White Enchantress, Enchantress. Rose Pink and Herald, $2.50 per lOU; J20 per 1,000. WILLIAM MORPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we have ever had of the NOVEL- TIES and STANDARDS. Write for prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY. MADISON, N. J. Carnations, Alice, Good Cheer, Pink Sensa- tion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. En- chantress, Glorlosa, Philadelphia, Rosette, White Enchantress, White Wonder, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Herald. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink Enchan- tress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward White Perfection. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Herald, Josie Merle, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Philadelphia, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000, Peter Reinberg. 30. E, Randolph street, Chicago. Carnations, Champion, Philadelphia, $6 per 100; $50 per l.OOU. Winsor, $20 per 1,000. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1,000. Gorgeous, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove. 111. Carnation Belle Washburn, rooted cuttings for Jan. 1, 1916. delivery, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Bassett & Washburn, 131 N. Wa- l)ash Ave., Chicago. Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co,, Jollet, 111. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. February and March Delivery. WHITE: Smith's Advance. $2.50 per 100; Wm. Turner. $3 per 100; Chadwick Improved, $3 per 100; December Gem, $3 per 100; White BonnaCfon, $2.50 per 100: Alice Salomon. $4 per 100; White Perfection, $3 per 100. YELLOW: <3olden Glow, $2 per 100; Yellow Eaton, $2.50 per 100; Ramapo, $3 per 100; Chrvsolora. $2.50 per 100; Yellow Bonnatfon, $2.50 per 100; Golden Wedding, $3 per 100. PINK: Chief- tain, best pink. $4 per 100; Pint Gem, $2.50 per 100. POMPON CUTTINGS. Fairy Queen, Baby, Diana and Newberry, 52.75 per 100. New 1914 varieties. Golden Har- vest, Golden Climax, Golden West and Western Beauty, $6 per 100. A. HENDERSON & CO., 369 River Street, Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1915. our offer- ings include five commercial, five exhibition and six pompons. Ask for description and prices. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Early Frost, rooted cuttings •of 2-ln., pot plants. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Domer & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. CJINERARLAS. cinerarias, mixed, 3>^-Inch, $6.50 per 100; 560 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. 200.000 COLEUS to offer this season. Of the test leading named varieties, including Trail- ing Queen, 70e per 100; $6 per 1,000. Prepaid. Send for list of other rooted cuttings. C. HIMFELD. Clay Center, Kansas. Colens. rooted cuttings, 10 varieties, 70o per 100 postpaid; $5 per 1,000 by express, not pre- paid. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Colens, rooted cuttings, 60e per 100; 2-ln. pota, $1.50 per 100. New Haven Floral Co., New Haven, Ind, CROTONS. Crotons, well colored in all varieties, 60c and 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEK TYPE, in bloom, 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-in., $20 and $25 per 100; 5-in., $35 and $50 per 100. In bud, 3-ln., $8 per 100; 4-in., $16 and $20 per 100; 5-in., $35 and $40 per 100. SEEDLINGS, transplanted, all Wandsbek type, finest in exist- ence, including Glory of Wandsbek and Rose of Wandsbek, 10 separate varieties equally di- vided, $25 per 1,000; $3 per 100. IMPROVED GLORY OP WANDSBEK, dark and light; bet- ter grower than any salmon and larger flowers, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. GLORY OF WANDS- BEK and ROSE OF WANDSBEK, separate. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Seedlings not trans- planted, 10 varieties equally divided, $20 per 1,000; $2.50 per 100; 500 at 1.000 rate. Have immense stock on hand. All healthy and clean. I supply a number of the largest cyclamen growers in and around Chicago with Seed and Seedlings. Cash with order, please. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. For several years we have been working for the improvement of the cyclamen; we offer for March and April delivery, young thrifty plants from 2-inch pots, giant white, white-pink eye, giant pink, dark red, brilliant red. at $5 per 100. GLORY OF WANDSBEK (brilliant salmon), at $8 per 100. These are plants produced from our own im- proved strain. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM In full bloom. 4- In., red, white red eye, pink. 12c; 4-in., Sal- mon, 15c; 6-in., mixed colors, 35c. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, In bloom, 5-in., 35c; 6-in.. 50e each., Mostly light-colored plants with carmine eye. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River Street, Chicago, 111. Cyclamen, 3-in., in bud, $3 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cyclamen, assorted, 3-in., $8.50 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. DAHLIAS. 100,000 choicest cut flower DAHLIAS, strong field-grown roots, absolutely true to name; Delice, $5 per 100. White Swan. $4 per 100. Bonton, Elegans, Princess Victoria, Penelope, Queen Victoria, Kriemhilde, Mrs. Geo. Steven- son, Perlehilde, Prince of Yellows, The Pilot, Admiral Togo, Jumbo, Kings Pink, Lyndhurst Evelyn Century, Eckford Century, Golden Cen- tury, Wildfire, Cardinal, Fr. 20th Century, Gladys, Rose Pink. 20th Century, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Arabella, Red Hussar, Jack Rose. Sylvia, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Reference. People's National Bank. JAS. WELLER, Eammonton, N. J. Dahlias. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, $50 per 100. Great Britain, $30. Hort. Fiet., $25. Chate- nay, $50. Leo XIII. $30. Geisha. $12. Amer- ica, $20. Avalanche, $20. Alice Roosevelt, $10. Dr. Perry, $12. Warnaar & Co., care of J. W. Hampton, Jr., & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Dahlias, whole field clumps. $5 per 100, up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. DAISIES. Marguerites, white and yellow, 2V^-inch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per l.OOO. Mrs. Sa"nders, 2M;-lnch, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. DRACAENAS. DracJena indivisa, 5 and 6-inch, 20c and 25c each. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Dracaena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 6-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ECHEVERIAS. Eeheverla Secunda Glauca, rooted cuttings, large, $2 per 100; small, $1.25 per 100; pre- paid. Cash with order. JOS. BANCROFT; & SON, Inc., Cedar Falls, Iowa. FERNS. Ferns for all purposes. Assorted ferns for dishes. A choice assortment, our selection of varieties, 2yi-in., 50c per doz. ; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Boston, 3-in., 15c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-ln., 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; B-ln., 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; 0-ln., 75c each; $8 per doz.; $00 per 100; 7-ln., $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 10-inch, fine strong plants, $6 per 100; $40 per 1,000. METAIRIE BIDGB NURSERIES CO., Ltd., New Orleans, La. GENISTAS. Genista Racemosa, 4-in., $2.25 per doz.; $16 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, in such varieties as S. A. Nutt, Berthe de Presilly, Col. Thomas, Edmond Blanc, Jean Oberlee, Jules Vasseur, La Favorite, Marquise de Castellane, Mme. Buchner. Mme. Recamier, Onella, etc., $2 per 100; $18.60 per 1,1X10, from 2-in. pots; $3 per lOO; $25 per 1.000, from 3-inch pots. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, strong, out of 2-inch pots. In double reds. S. A. Nutt, John Doyle, Double General Grant. In double salmon. Renault and in double white Buchner, $2 per 100. Also In red Rlcard in Pink Bertha Presley, Thos. Mee- han and Jean Viaud and Joan of Arc. a single white at $2.25 per 100. Ivy Gen niums, strong stock out of 2-iuch, in red and pink, at $2 per 100. West Hill Greenhouses. Fredonla. N. Y. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poitevlne, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four other varie- ties, 21^-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. 2yi-ln., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PaJDesville. Ohio. GERANIUMS. 2-inch Nutt and Buchner, $2 per 100; rooted cuttings, $11 per 1,0*10. Cash. BRILL CELERY G.4RDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Geraniums, Feb. and March delivery. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poitevlne, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. 2 and 2^1 -in. pots, Nutt, Rlcard. Poitevlne, Vlaud, Henderson, Buchner, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 19^5- The American Florist. 205 GLADIOLUS. Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis King, first size, $10 per 1.000; medium size, $8 per 1,000. Augusta, first size, $12 per 1.000; medium size, $10 per 1,000. America, first size, $12 per 1,000; med- ium size, $10 per 1,000. Hyde Parli, $60 per 1,000. Chicago White, first size, $30 per 1.000; medium size. $25 per 1.000. Princeps, $30 per 1,000. Florists' Mixture, light colors, $15 per 1,0(10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GREENS. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Edward A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Extra fine dagger ferns, $1 per 1.000. Peter Glanopulos, 50 Church St.. Springfield. Mass. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French ; Avalanche, Bou- quet Rose. Dentelle, E. G. Hill. General de Vibraye. LaLorraine, Mme. A. Riverain, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mile. Ag- nes Barillet, Mousseline, Mont Rose, Ronsard, Souvenir di Mme. E. Chantard. Senateur Henri David, Vleus Chateau, retarted, dormant plants from 6-inch pots. $30 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, dormant plants, 6-inch pots, $25 per 100; 10-inch tubs, $1 each; 12-inch tubs, $2.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots, $25 per loO; 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6 and 7-inch pot-grown strong plants, 40c and 50c each. Ernest Rober, Wllmette. 111. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. rviEs. English ivy out of 2-inch at $2 per 100; 3- Inch at $4 per 100 and 4-incb at $10 per 100; this is fine strong stock. West Hill Green- houses, Fredonla, N^_Y. English Ivy from field, 20 to 30 Inches. $3; from pots, 30 to 40 Inches, $5 per 100. CHAS. FROST, Kenilworth, N. J. English ivy. 20c to 35c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. lilLY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert. Wandsbek. nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken. 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley pips, per 1,000 from $12 to $16. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.. 90-92 W. Broadway, New Y^ork. Lily of the valley, extra fine quality. New crop. Danish and German. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St.. New York. From Storage. For Easter forcing I offer this month's sur- plus of 300,000 Valley pips. Florists Money Maker Brand, best Valley at moderate price, $12.50 per 1,000; $6.50 per 500; $3.50 per 250; $1.75 per 100. This stock is equally as good as any Valley Imported and offered at a much higher price. To help out my foreign growers enables me to quote this low price. Chicago Market Brand, best Valley in existence. $15 per 1,000. Cold storage Valley (crop 19131. $18 per 1.000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; $2 per 100. H, N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St.. Chi- cago. Lily of the valley pips, from cold storage. 2.500 to case. $17 per 1.000. New crop. l.OOO to case, $16.25 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-K Washington St., St. Louis. Mo. Lilv of the Valley, cold storage. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Mil- waukee. Wis. MANETTI. Manetti, on band. Best English stocks, grafting size, 3-5 m/m, not "as they run", but RE-GRADED HERB, cxiUs thrown out; shrinkage eliminated; all good, at $9.50 the thousand, while they last. JACKSON & PER- KINS CO., Newark. New York. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS. GOOD CLEAN STOCK. Per bale, $1.00. 10 bales, $9.00 WILLIAM MURPHY. Wholesale Commission Florist. 329 MAIN ST., CINCINNATI. 0. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Tree seeds, fir, hemlock, spruce, cedar, pine, arbor-vitae, larch, oak, maple, cherry, catalpa, syringa. rhus, cornus. For varieties and iJriceg see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The D. Hill Company, Box 404. Dundee, 111. B. TDRBAT & CO., Nurserymen, ORLEAJs'S, France, grow all outdoor Nurseries stocks: FRUIT, Ornamental and Forest. Wholesale list on demand. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PAIjMS. kentia belmoreana. Single Plants. 3-inch, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, S to 6, 18 $0.35 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots. 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots 6 to 7, 40 to 42 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 40 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 42 to 44 4.00 S-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 45 to 48 5.00 9-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 58 to 64 7.50 Specimens, $20.00 to $40.00. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. 3-lnch pots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Each, 4-lnch pots, 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $0.35 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 34 to 36 1.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 S-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5V4 ft. 8.00 10-lnch tubs. 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-np Plants. Inches high. Each. 6-Inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 ...$1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38... 2.50 7-inch tubs. 4 plants In a tub. 38 to 40... 3.00 8-lnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44... 3.50 8-inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54... 5.00 8-inoh tubs, 4 plants in a tub. B2 to 56... 6.00 10-lnch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high. 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5% ft.10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants In a tub, 6 ft. high.12.00 Very strong specimens. 15-inch tubs, 7 plants, $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ...$1.25 7-inch pots. 3 plants in a pot. 33 to 40... 3.50 Specimens very heavy. $10 to $12. ARECA L0TESCENS. 6-inch pots. 3 plants in pot $1.00 7-inch pots. 3 plants in pot 1.50 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. 7-inch, 22 inches high, 30 to 32 2.00 7-inch, 26 inches high. 34 to 36 2.50 8-inch tubs, fine specimens 3.50 POEHLMANN BROS. CO.. MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in.. 6-7 leaves. 22 ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii. 8-in. pots. 24 ins. high. 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs. 24 Inches high, .30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Cocos Weddelllana. 2-in.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Phoenix Canariensis. fine large plants. $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchll, 4-ln., BOc: 5-In., 75c to $1; 6-in.. $1.50; 7-ln., $2 to $2.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PANSIES. 125,000 PANSIES. Romer's Prize Winners (Germany). A grand collection, extra strong plants: worth more money. 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1,000, prepaid. Send for list of other rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kansas. Pansies, $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 lor $10. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean, N. Y. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. PEPPERS. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS, strong 4-inch bushy plants, lull of berries, $10 per 100. A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood. 111. PETUNIAS. Primula obconica, in bud and bloom. 4-ln., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000; 3-in., $4 per 100: $38 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Petunias, dbl., mixed colors, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, 2%-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Eap- ids, Micti. . PRIMUIiAS. PRIMDLA MALACOIDES, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Primula obconica, $1 per 100 to close out. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PRIVET. Privet, California. 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., 3 to 4 It.; 3-year, 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 It. Amoor River. 1-year, 12 to 18 inches. 2-year. 1% to 2 It., 2 to 3 It. Berberis Thumbergii, transplanted, 9 to 12 inches and 12 to 18 inches. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. 200,000 Calilornia, Ibata and Variegated Privet, all sizes. 100.000 Berberis Thunbergus, 1, 2 and 3-year and all other shrubs and vines. Get list now ready. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllie, N. J. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore. Md. California privet, all sizes. Write lor prices. J. T. Lorett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSES. Own Root Plants; Immediate Delivery. 100 1.000 Mrs. P. P. Thompson. The Shell- pink Sport of Shawyer $30.00 $250.00 White Shawyer and September Morn 30.00 250.00 Ophelia, Fine Stock 15.00 120.00 Prince d'Arenberg 12.00 100.00 Killarnev Brilliant 12.00 100.00 Madam E. Herriot 12.00 100.00 Irish Fire Flame 12.00 100.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.00 100.00 Sunburst 10.00 80.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00 70.00 Lady Hilllngdon 8.00 70.00 CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Roses, Ophelia, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. Sunburst, Ward, Prince d'Arenberg, White and Pink KU- lamey. Write for prices and further particu- lars. F. J. Benthey, 165 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Pink Killarney, White Killarney. Richmond, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Bench rose plants. American Beauty. Pink Killarney. Richmond. $6 per 100: $30 per 1 000. Extra fine stock. Ready now. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. GEORGE BEINBEEG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rose Mrs. Charles Russell, grafted and own root. We also offer Milady, Shawyer. Ward. Tatt. d'Arenberg. Richmond, Hadley, the Kll- larneys. Write for prices. Weiland & Elsch, 154 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Roses, 2% -inch pots. Ophelia, $15 per 100: $120 per 1,000. Francis Scott Key. $15 per 100; $120 per 1.000. Prince E. C. d'Arenberg, $12 per 100; $90 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson, TarrytowD. New York. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. E. TDRBAT & CO.. Orleans, France. Enor- mous stock of Rose Trees, old and new varie- ties. Wholesale list on demand. Roses, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. If You Do Not Find wnat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 206 The American Florist. Feb. '3, Rose Hoosiei- Beauty. Own loot, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Grafts. $35 per lOO; $300 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. ROSES. My Maryland and Pink Klllarney, 3-ln., $5 per 100. Kalserin, 4-in., $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, l-yr., 2 Co., Springfield, 14- 6 in. 2-yr., 4 in. Leedle Floral Roses. W. & T. S nith Co., Geneva, N Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Pansy: Vnxighan's International mix- ture, $10 per oz.; $2.50 per y^ oz.; $1.50 per ^^ oz.; trade packet, 50c. Giant mixture, $4 per oz. ; $1 per ^ oz. ; 6Cic per ^ oz.; trade packet, 2oc. Early flowering giant pansies, white, yellow, light blue, dark blue, mixed, trade packet 500 seeds, 65c; l^ oz., $2.50. As- paragus Plumosus, per 100 seeds. oUc; 250 seeds. $1; 1,000 seeds, $3.50; 5,000 seeds, to 10.000. $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Ageratum. Alyssum, Antirrhinum. As- naraens. Astprs. Begonias, Candytuft, Celosia, Centaureas, Cinerarias, Cobaea Scandens, Coleus, Dracaenas, Grevillla, Ipomoeas, Lobelias, Mig- nonette, Petunia. Salvia, Smilax. Stocks, Ver-' benas. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Seeds, novelties in flower and vegetables. Car- ter's Tested Seeds, Inc.. 125 Chamber of Com- merce Bldg.. Boston. Mass., or 133 King St., E. Toronto. Branch of Jas. Carter & Co., Raynes Park, England. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet. Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers. Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- em Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremon t. Neb. 1.000 tested seeds of fine strain Salvia Bon- fire, 1914, 25c. M. M. MICHAEL, Dansville, New York. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers. Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley. Neb. Seeds, beet, sweet corn, garden beans, onion sets and seed potatoes. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Flower seeds for early sowing. Complete list for the asking. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231- 235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas; Spencers, grandiflo'-a. etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, novelties in flowers and vegetables. Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc.. 125 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.. Boston. Mass. Seeds, beet, carrot, parsnip, radish and gar- den peas. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New Y'ork and Orange, Conn. Seeds, contract grower, pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seeds and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, PedrJcktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskraelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet com. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich. PANSY SEED— Giant strain, new crop, $4 per ounce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE. ILL. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langport. Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The ETerett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Coon. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Raplda, Mich. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son. Light. Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, encalyptus and acacia. Brunnlngs, P. 0. Box 857, Melbourne. Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lompoc, Calif. Seed, pansy, giant flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, toniato seed our specialty. naven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co.. Sioux City. Iowa. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day, 1-inch and 2-inch, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove. 111. SMILAX. SmWax, 21^-inch. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. SPIREAS. Spireas, Gladstone, 100 to case, $6. Peach Blossom, 100 to case. $7. St. Louis Seed Co.. 411-13 Washington St., St. Louis. Mo. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown. Barrymore, Brandy- wine. Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage. Hundred Dollar, McKiuley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin. Steven's Late, Success. Three W's. U. S.. King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake. Fendall, Pearl. $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery. Little Silver, N. J. TRITOMAS. Tritoma Pfitzeri, strong crowns. Write for prices. Thomas J. Oberlin, Sinliing Spring, Pa. A^NCAS. Vinca Variegata, 31^-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Vinca Var., 3x3i^ pots, $5 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. VIOLETS. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, fleld-grown. strong. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. BOILERS. The Kroeschell greenhouse boiler, best of all for hot water heating. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. "Has Them All Beat" for greenhouse heat- ing. Superior Machine and Boiler Works, 846 W. Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Giblin standard greenhouse. Giblin & Co.. 001 Broad St., UUca, N. Y. Boiler tubes. 4-inch, 6% cents per foot. New and S. H. pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Boile'rs, smoke burner, self-feeding, for green- houses. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725 N. Marshlield Ave., Chicago. Boilers, pipe, boiler tubes, valves, fittings, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your spit carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. PiUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge «fe Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish. Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. McCuliough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati, O^ INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per qt. ; $2 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scallne. 75c per qt. ; $1.60 per gal. Nikotiana. $1.50 per qt. ; .$4.50 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison. N. J. Liquid— NICO-FUME— Paper, for thrlps, aphis, Spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., I^uIsviUe. Ky^ . Nicotine. The Grasselll Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York. Cin- cinnati. St. Paul, Boston. Detroit, Birmingham, (-■hlcago, Milwaukee. New Orleans. Nikoteen. 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension CarnatioD Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61 -7S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc, Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Clay fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Continuous ring Carnation Supports, suit every bench. The Carnation Support Co., Conners- ville. Ind. Paint without oil. Trial package mailed to everyone who writes. A. L. Rice. 271 North St.. Adams, N. Y. Fertilizers, Thomson's celebrated manures, Wm. Thomson & Sons. Ltd., Clovenfords. Scot- land. Pesto Pruning Shears. Write for booklet. The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co., Southington, Conn., and Cleveland. Ohio. Wizard brand manures. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. The McDonald Foundry, Columbus, Ohio. Little Wonder Rose Nozzle. 35c each. Gar- land Mfg. Co.. Pes Plaines. 111. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co.. 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. South Zanesville,_Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St.. Philadelphia, Pa. . Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co.» Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hll- finger Bros. Pottery. Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. ^__^ Pots. Hews* standard. A. H, Hews & Co-t Cambridge, Mass. * Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Hern- doD St.. Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Peirce paper flower pots, a waterproof paper pot which does not fold up or come apart. E. Allan Peirce, 400 Oaks St., Waltham, Mass. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet» per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, ' different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co,, Ltd., New York City. AVIRE WORK. Flor.-!! designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy works, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- madn Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^5- The American Florist. 207 WE ARE BUILDING NOW AT LINCOLN NEW RANGE OF GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILL. THESE houses are of the famous Moninger "All Steel" construction and are the finest houses in the United States. If you ever get the time we want you to visit this range and look it over carefully. If you are thinking of building go and see these houses before you spend a dollar. Our men are busy now putting up the third house and others will be started in the spring. Come over while we are on the job. See how we do it and get a good idea of how easy and simple it is. The finest houses in America are worth going to see. Let us know and we'll go with you any time. Send in your inquiry now for any greenhouse material. 384-page Catalogue, cloth bound, covers every phase of the greenhouse proposition. Estimates and blue prints free. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY CHICAGO 902 BLACKHAWK STREET CINCINNATI UNION CENTRAL LIFE BLDG. NEW YORK MARBRIDGE BLDG. -EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE The name that assures ' 'the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. T; I OF HIGH GRADE.... L Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. S^{S,r.^ GIBLIN & CO., Utiei, N. Y. 1866-1914 "ALL-HEART" CYPKESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS. We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT Ca Itannfactiirers, CLEVILANIk. American Florist Advertlse- ments work 24 hours per day. 'Red Dc^lL" No. Oa-^ The glazier's standard toot for cuttio? all kmds of glass. The "Red Devil" glass cutter that is used by all. Known and recognized throughout the world as THE BEST cutter ever made. Sold everywhere by the hardware trade. Ask your local dealer for "Red Devil" No. 024. Send us three 2c stamps (or One only free Sm1tV& HEMENWAY CO.,1 70 Chambers St., New York. Mention the American Florist ichcn icriting. 208 The American Florist. Feb. IS, ir YOl ARE GOING TO BlILD Write to us for estimates on Garland Cast Iron Gutters Iron Frame Greenhouses Hotbed Sash Greenhouse Materials and fittings of all kinds. Portable Fire-proof Steel Boiler Houses. Portable Fire-proof Steel Garages, etc. We are operating our factory under very low overhead expense and can save you money. GARLAND MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. SYSXRM Get Out of That Hole The Morehead System puts an end to that antiquated "boiler-in-a-pit" meth- od of steam line drainage. With the Morehead, condensation is returned to the boilers— placed above ground- pure and HOT, at its original temper- ature. You are assured of perfect circulation— constant temperature— a saving of fuel, time, labor and heat. It is the ideal system in the green- house. Let us give you the complete facts free. Write Today-Dept. "N" Morehead Mfg. Company DETROIT, MICH. San ANTONIO. TEX. — A northerner who arrived February 4 writes, stat- ing, "the temperature here is 7G de- crees and I have at la.st been warmed up." Ashtabula, O.— Faust & Lookwood have moved their retail .store from the Casts theater building to moro spacious quarters at l.o.'l Main street, which allows them to display the latest and more elaborate fioral ar- rangements to much better advantage than their old location would permit. This firm is al.so considering- the erec- tion of two more Rreenhouses in ad- dition to the five they now operate. Two layers of glass instead of one One small inexpensive greenhouse made of Sunlight Double Class Sash. Get our catalog Tliis book points tiie way to bigger profits in gardening. It gives the actual experience of growers all over the country — tells how they, with the aid of Sunlight Double Glass Sash grew bigger, stronger, earlier plants which yielded the big, early market prices. This catalog is free. If Prof. Mas- sey's booklet on the care and use of a hot-bed, cold frame or a small greenhouse is wanted, send 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double 934 E. Broadway Early plants make the profit- able garden You cannot possibly have vegetables ready for the early prices or flower beds to bloom right unless you use hot-beds and cold frames for starting and ex- pediting them. Now is the time Sunlight Double Glass Sash make the earliest and strongest plants at the least cost of labor and money. They are complete without mats or shutters. As they are never covered the plants get all the light and warmth that the sun affords and are secure against the cold night and day. Expert gardeners and florists, men who know from experience, look upon the Sunlight Double Glass Sash as the standard of efficiency in gardening. Immediate shipment is made and freights are equalized to the customer according to the distance. Ask about this when you write — and write today. Glass Sash Co. Louisville, Ky. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 388 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Chicago jgjs- The American Florist. 209 Write Us Today Send for Our Latest Catalogue ^A^e get most of our business through recom- mendations from thoroughly satisfied custom- ers— we thrive on repeat orders. We have received absolutely no correspond- ence expressing dissatisfaction on price, deli- very or quality of construction. Save 10% to 20/^ on Greenhouses Let 'IS send a capable representative to see you wi; jut cost to you. We do this because of the implicit confidence in our material and service. "We Understand Our Business Thoroughly" What They Say: Jan. 20. 1915 WiUens Construction Co., Chicago. lU. Gentlemen: The greenhouses you built for n^e last summer and with which I am so well pleased, received several severe testa within the last few days. During one cold spell of 30 de- grees below, 1 easily maintain- ed the desired temperature in the greenhouses, I am well pleased with the material and also your pleasant business methods and am con- vinced that I have the finest greenhouses in Nebraska. Yours very truly, L. Buckendorf, Norfolk. Neb. WILLENS CONSTRUCTION CO. 1529- S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago Lons Distance Phones: Lawndale 757 — Harrison 7073 Free I i» This Fine *, BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For GreenIionse» Drive easy and true^ because bolb bevels are oa the same fide. Cau't twist aDd bteak the glasa in drivms* Galvau' Ized and will Dot rust. No ' rlebts or lefts. The Peerteis Glazine Poiol tipateoted. Noothenlike^ It, Order from youi deale^ ot direct from ot. 1000, 7Sc. postpaid. Samples free. BENKTA. DBEEB.I 714 CheitDQt Btreet^s PhlUdelphlA. The Regan Printing House LARGE RDNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE rOR PRICES. SZ7 Plymouth PUce, CHICAGO Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry Columbus, Ohio. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES Paiflt Without Oil Remarkable Discovery That Cuts Down the Cost of Paint Seventy= Five Per Cent. A Free Trial Pacltage is Mailed to Every- one Who Writes. A. L. Rice, a prominent manufacturer of Adams. N. v.. has discovered a process of makiDga new liind of paint without the use of oil. He calls it Powdrpaint. It comes in the form of a dry powder and all that is required is cold water to make a paint weather proof, bre proof and as durable as oil paint. It adheres to any surface, wood, stone or brick, spreads and looks like oil paint and costs about one-fourth as much. Write to Mr. A. L. Kice, Manufr,. 271 North St., Adams. N. Y.. and he will send you a free trial package, also color card and full informa- tion showing you how you can save a good many dollars. Write to-day. GLASS Wa are leaden. Larre stock, eood priCM. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 44 SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating CaiCAOO. ILLINOIS. %^' SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks o< tbeworld's largest Building Material Department. Reap the bene6ts of our low prices on lumbtr, caulk joint fittings, glass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Specimen Offerinds from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Cbicago. XJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar. size IH I 2H 100 running ft » 2.85 XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sasfa Bar, size l*ix2H, 100 running ft 2.M XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- bouses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000 ft.,bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44— No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rough or 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. meas 27,00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash, lH-in.i3ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each W XJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied-in glass, 12 or more, each 1.56 XJ-47-Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use; lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; pef roll $1.90to 1.13 XJ-48— First class second-hand Heating Boilers io any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANT. Owners Chicago Honse Wrecking Co., 35tli and Iron Sti.. Odcatfa Mention the American Florist wheyi writing. 210 The American Florist. Feb. 13, EstabUshed 1765 FOR ••I*OT X-rUOIt" USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR A CENTURY AND A HAU'. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price per 456 4H-in., crate, S5.24 320 5 •• 4.51 210 5H " 3-78 144 6 •' 3.16 120 7 ■• 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 CiD be ihlpped at an bonr'a Dotice crate: 2000 IH-lB.. crate. $6.00 1500 2 " 4.88 1500 2M ■' 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 1000 3 " 5.00 800 3H " 5.80 500 4 4.50 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, 'Sewyork* Angmt Rolker fi Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agenti. Gar Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breltschwertti, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when loriting The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for them. Sampleg free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM. MASS. Mention the American Florist lo/iere writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size aod wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEV, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St Mention the American Florist irhr}i meriting For the Best Pot and the Best Prices . Writ.. C.C.PollworthCo.,'gSJ8g,' Mention the American Florist when loriting a RED POTS tbat you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we hare to oSer. We use DOtbinE but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. Cliicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. DREER'S" "Cedar Plant Tubs No. Diam Ea. Doz. 100 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manutactured tor us exclusively. Tbe best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest bii4 cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds. Piints, Bnibsud Soppiies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Voughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof. CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don't Break, ^, . , _, , . , ,, . Cost Little, ^flippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin expresscharges. SAeWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Wagner Plant Boxat are tbe best and cheapeit in the market for palms, borwood.bay trees, etc. Tbey are atto^actiTe in desifrn, strong and damble suit- ab'e for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which ▼as them a lasting quality. e mannfscture varioos styles and siiea^ Writs for priacik Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, Oiiio ^'e' GEO. KELLER & SON, MaBBfactvers o( Red Pots Before bnyins write for prid. 2«14-2022 Hemdoa BU, CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Streocth Unnirpaiaed. WrlU tor pricea. A. F. KOHR nS4-S«-S« N. Learitt St„ CBKAO V 8-lb. The America n Fl orist. 211 LIQUID = loral Co. 184 Lager & Hurrell ... 198 Landretb Seed Co.. 192 LangFIo& Nur Co. 188 Lange A 183 LeboriusJJ 185 Leedle Floral Co ... 195 Leonard Seed Co... 191 Lockland Lum Co.. 207 Loechner & Co 191 LovettJT 1% McCallum Co 178 McConnell Alex 183 McCray RefrigCo.. 182 McDonald Fou'dry. 209 McHutchison & Co. 192 McNeti-Swenson Co 182 Mann Otto 191 Matthews the Flo'st 183 MatthewsonJ K 184 May & Co L L 184 Meconi Paul 181 Memphis Flo Shop. 188 MetairieRidgeNurs 183 Mette Henry 194 Moninger J C Co.... 207 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 180 Moore. Hentz & Nash 180 Morehead Mfg Co... 208 Muir Craig 185 Murray Samuel. , 184 SI£B£RT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Lsst forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of glassslippiog. Effective on large or small glaia. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and li. WK per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. (or $2.50 15 lbs.for$5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCUMINTS, HorUts. £936 Pcnn Ave.. near HiiUiland, Plttsburtfh.Pa. Myers Florist 188 Nat Flo B of Trade. 212 Nelson Hugh H.... 181 N Y Cut Flower Kx. 181 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 211 Niessen Leo Co .... 178 Ostertag Bros 185 PalezPaul M 188 Palmer W J & Son . 184 Park Floral Co 184 Peacock Dahlia Farms 201 Peck-Stow Wil Co.. Ill Pedrickti R&bon. 192 Peerless Eng Co ... 182 Peirce E Allan 210 Peters & Reed Poty 210 Phillips Bros 188 PierceFO Co 211 Pierson A N (Inc).. 201 Pierson F R Co.. I 199 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 190 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 183 Pillsbury 1 L 212 Podesta&Baldocchi 185 Poehlmann Bros Co 170 171 Pollworth C C Co I 179 210 Portland Flo Store. 185 Pulverized Manure Co 211 Raedlein Basket Co 176 Randall A L Co.... 177 Randolph & Mc- Clements 183 212 Rawlings Elmer 199 Ready Reference... 203 Reed & Keller 212 Regan Ptg House... 209 Reid Edw 178 Reinberg Geo. ..177 200 Reinbere Peter.. 173 201 Reuter&Son SJ... 183 Rice A L 209 Kice Bros 179 Rice Co. M 181 Robinson J C Seed Co 193 Rock WmLFIwr Co 188 Rohnert Waldo 192 Rolker Aug & Sons. 196 Routzahn Seed Co . 192 Rusch G &Co 179 Rye George 188 SchilderBros 192 Schiller, tbe Florist. 188 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son. 212 Schling Max 184 Schmidt J C 199 Schwake Chas & Co 180 SeftonMfgCo 182 Sharp Partridge & Co 209 Sheridan Walter F. 181 Siebrecht George C 181 Simmons & Son.... 188 Sinner Bros 195 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 193 Situation & Wants.. 169 SkidelskySS&Co... 191 Small J H&Sons... 183 Smith A W &Co... 185 SmithED&Co 198 Smith & Fetters Co 183 Smith & Hemenway 207 Smith Henry 188 Smith Wm C Flo Co 179 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder FR 181 South Park Flo'l Co If St. Louis Seed Co.. 193 atorrs & Harrison 195 200 202 StumppGEM 185 Sunlik'ht Dble Glass Sash Co 208 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 209 Syracuse Pot'rv Co. 210 Tampa Floral Co.. 193 Thompson J D Carnation Co 198 Thomson Wm & Sons 211 Thorburn J M & Co 191 TottyChasH 198 Traendly&Schenek 181 United Cut Flwr Co 181 Vaughan AL&Co. 175 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 189 197 210 Vick'sSonsJ 191 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 198 Wagner Park Cons. 210 WaiteFW 212 Walker F Co 183 Wallace FD IV Warnaar & Co 192 Weber F H 184 Wetland M 185 WeilandS Risch... 201 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 191 Whilldin Pottery Co 210 Whitted Floral Co.. 183 Wietor Bros 174 177 Willens Cons Co... 209 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 179 Wittbold GCo 183 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenaon 183 Wood Bros 201 Woodruff&SonsSD 192 Yokohama Nurs Co 192 Young A L&Co... 181 Young John 180 Young & Nngent... 183 7ech & Mann 177 Ziska Jos 177 Zvolanek Anton C. 191 KOMADA BROTDERS Florists' Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St., Pliiladelphia, Pa. •4'In.o]3. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and s. H. Pipe, All Slaes. Tell Os Tour Wants. ILUNOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO. ILL. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In GlaSS- ware. Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Model Extension Garnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Groweraastfae Best support on market Pat, July 27. ■97. M»yl7,'98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befora ordering elsewhere. Prnnft Skipaeil Gunotari IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave. V BROOKLTN. N. T. J -\ CUT FLOWER BOXES J EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / k FVO not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to UB at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 56 pure STRKKT NKW YORK NoIotailTon mend your split carna- tiona with Superior Carnation STAPUS ^^c per lOm-. .iOf») for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlaiier BEFORE B Son, AFTKR 422 Main St.. sprlntfleld. Maia. Split Carnations laiUy Mended wltk Pillsbury Cirnatiu Sttpli We find it very •atiiftc- tsry. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without tbem. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c: 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBUKT GaleatHirtt. m. SUPREME gfJ^Sa INVlSUtU CARNATION STAPLES 35c "-'-'- 3000 for m 4 /\/\ iOOO Postpaid «>1.UU For RepairiDK Split CarnatioDs. Samples Free. F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Man. Change of Name -or- Quaker City Machine Go. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. ^^s^3sm^isiMmamim^^tss^si3^^^ BmBrica is "the Praw of the UessbI; thBre may be mnrB comfort Rmidstips, but we are the Srst to tauoh Unknawn Seas," Vol. XLIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 20, 1915. No. 1394 ThE American Florist Established 18ilS. CopyriKbt, 1914. by American Florist CompanT Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post OfiBce at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Pdblishkd Every Saturday bv AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers —Patrick Welch. Boston. Mass., President; Dan MacKorie. San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young. New York. Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y.. Treasurer, Next annual convention at San Francisco, Calif,. August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo.. 191ii. S. J. Goddard. Framing- bam, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston. Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.. President: Robt. Pyle. West- Grove. Pa.. Vice-President, Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on Hudson. N. Y.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R, I., July 8-9. 1915. L. L. Morse. San Francisco, Calif., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New Y''ork, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual convention and exhibition at Cleve- C, November. 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz. Ogontz. Pa.. President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, San Francisco, Calif., 1915. Gustave X. Amrhyn. New Haven. Conn., President; Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary -Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Violets. W^ith ttie approach of spring tlie vio- let plants grow rapidly and quantities of runners will spring from tlie old stools and propagation of tlie runners at this time will save much time and room later in the season 'when the spring stock is insistently demanding space, and much better plants are pro- curable from cuttings taken now than from divisions in May, when the days are often warm and the plants more or less exhausted. And if the young stock is procured now the old plants can be thrown out as soon as through blooming, securing available room at once. These runners or laterals root easily at this time in a propagating bench or can be taken oft with a few small roots and either potted or placed in fiats and will take but little room, and as early as possible placed in a cold frame. Treated in this manner splendid stock may be obtained for planting out early, either in the field or in the houses, and with good strong stock to start with mucli better results are sure to be attained than by being obliged to plant small, weak stock later in the year. As the warm days approach the houses will need to be sliaded, for the sun bleaches the flowers, and a water- ing of liquid manure will greatly assist in maintaining the size of the blooms and also keeping up the color. NiSfnonette. The grower will always find some plants in his beds of mignonette that produce exceptionally large spikes of bloom, the plants are more vigorous in foliage or the blooms of better form, and these spikes that show spe- cial characteristics should be selected and the seed saved, and in this way the grower can procure a strain which after two or three years' selection will be far ahead of any seed he can buy. This seed should, however, be saved before the bees and other insects are flying around and attracted to the houses, for they will cross-fertilize the flowers with undesirable strains. The seeds of mignonette do not ripen all at once, and as the pod remains open, the ripe seed falls out and is lost, so special preparation must be made to receive it. Select the spikes that are to be saved for seed and tie them to strong stakes and mark them. The flowers should then be cross-fertilized by rubbing a camel's hair brush up and down the flowers. This should be done every bright day so as to se- cure a thorough pollination. To catch and hold the seed take a piece of heavy brown paper and roll it into a cone shape, and after winding a piece of cotton around the stem and stake below the flowers, tie the small end of the cone-shaped paper around the cot-, ton, the paper spreading upward so as to catch all the seeds that drop out of the seed pods. This can remain until all the seed has ripened and as the spike grows the cross-fertilization continues, but care should be taken that no water gets into the paper to wet the cotton, and the seed must be gathered Vjefore the days become so warm that insects and bees are in the houses. Easter Lilies. The one important crop to the plantsman at this time is the lilies for Easter, for they must be properly timed to be at their best on that date. Easter this year comes April 4 and most growers like to see buds on tlieir plants six weeks before that time. If the buds are not showing, the temperature will have to be increased to 70° at night. This will do the plants no harm if they have good sunlight during the day, and are given all the ventilation possible, but the ventilators should not be opened unless the sun is sliining and the thermometer at least at the same degree as the night temperature, and avoid all dra tights possible, for the plants grown so warm are very tender. It is next to impossible to bring a lot of lilies in all together, so it is better to grow them so the slowest ones will be in on time, and move those that are more advanced into a cooler hotise and retard them, but this shouId_not be done until the buds are nearly full grown. A lily retarded when the buds are forming is very difticult to start into active growth again, but after the 214 The American Florist. Feb. 20, first buds begin to turn white the plants can be moved into a house of 50° or lower and they come on slowly and will be of better quality than those grown warmer. The plants should be all tied to a neat stake as soon as the buds form, if not already done, for the buds add considerable weight to the top of the stem and they bend over very quickly. When the buds form, if the plants are pot bound, a watering of liquid manure will increase the size and substance of the flower. It will be a continual fight against aphis from this time on and fumigation or spray- ing with nicotine will have to be regu- larly and continually practiced to bring the plants into bloom in the best con- dition. Hydrangeas. The greatest demand for hydrangeas is in May and June and to have them in the best condition at that time the plants should be started before March 1. While they may be started later and forced harder, yet the plants so grown are not as sturdy and do not give so good satisfaction after they are placed On the porches. Start the plants in a cool house and if the wood has become dry in their winter quarters, frequent syringing will assist in soften- ing it. When they begin to grow do not crowd them. Crowding and too much heat are the principal causes of the long, ungainly plants so often seen. If they are grown in a cool house, with plenty of room, the plants will be sturdy and short-jointed, covered with beautiful foliage and shapely, and are a great ornament, which surely cannot be said of the tall plants with small foliage and bare stems toward the base. When the plants begin to grow rapidly they will require plenty of water and during the warm, sunny days of spring, when the houses are hot, all the ventilation possible, and at this time watch carefully for red spider, which gather in great numbers on the young growths and blooms and quickly spoil them. If they appear, syringe heavily until they are over- come. Keep the plants staked and tied as soon as required. Hail Screens for Greenhouses. Ed. American Flobist : I would like to secure information re- garding the use of hail screens on greenhouses, particularly the proper size of mesh, distance the wire should be placed above the glass, and per- centage of light that is shut off by the use of hail screens. W. A. P. North Dakota. [Perhaps some reader can supply the desired information. — Ed.] CONNERSVILLE, IND.— The Carnation Support Co. has increased its capital stock from .$2,000 to .$5,000. The offi- cers elected for the ensuing year are Carl R. Houghton, president; Michael Ganley, vice-president; Joseph N. Wil- kin, secretary and treasurer. The di- rectors are Joseph E. Huston, Robert T. Huston and the three officers. SCBANTON, F„.— ^Members of the Scranton Florists' Club, which com- prises all of the florists between Car- bondale and Wilkes-Barre, at a meet- ing held February 8, perfected ar- rangements for the annual flower show which is to be held March 2.5-27. So successful was the exhibition given under the auspices of the club last year that it has been decided to have this year's show on a much larger scale. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt, Philadelphia, Fa. The Gates Ajar. This is an old time design that at one time had a great run. The dova on the top with the sprig of valley in its beak has a familiar look to many. As will be seen by the ac- companying illustration this has been very elaborately gotten up, quantities of choice stock having been used. It is complete in every detail and worthy of the artist. K. Business Building: Salesmanship. The address of Arthur F. Sheldon, president of the Sheldon School of Scientific Salesmanship, before the T. Mohan. Of the Mohan Floral Co., Waco, Texas. Philadelphia Florists' Club at Its De- cember meeting, will long be remem- bered by those fortunate enough to be present. Mr. Sheldon has a most pleasing personality, and his address, delivered in a conversational tone, was listened to from start to finish with rapt attention. He gave as a motto for business, the golden rule; this principle carried out, together with a thorough knowl- edge of the business, was almost sure to secure success. In the flower in- dustry, the gro^yer, the middle man and the retailer, were interdependent; all must work together to insure suc- cess. Confidence is the keynote; without it, doubt would creep in, and doubt is fatal to success. The salesman, to be successful, must have knowledge of his business, must be enthusiastic, must love his job and be loyal to his firm. Without knowl- edge he cannot succed — he would not know enough; if not enthusiastic he cannot entliuse others, he cannot pre- sent his case favorably. To get the attention of the customer, then the confidence, there must be no room left for doubt, for doubt kills. Working by deed and word, just enough and no more, marks thei perfect sales- man. Kindness and courteous treat- ment is a part of the service that wins and keeps customers. Quality and quantity, which means high grade goods in quantity for the price, and service, were business build- ing corner-stones that made a sure foundation on which to erect the per- manent structure. Successful business men were sure to be educated — they knew how. Many men spent years in school or college, but never secured education. Others learned and became educated out of college, getting their knowledge in a practical way. They are known as self-made men. Obedience to nature's laws, or copy- ing nature, spelt success. Nature was always on time, never a second be- hind. This is the policy of the good business man — always on time. The greatest earthly power is man power; the greatest need of the age is to de- velop man power. The body is not the man, it is the house he lives in; the mind is the man, he expresses himself through the body. Nourish the thinker, develop it, give it mental manna and exercise it. Do things, and thus increase its efficiency. He gave in detail examples of good salesmanship; how kind and courteous treatment and knowledge of the ^Iwsi- ness interested the prospective"- cus- tomer, then won their confidence. There was no doubt in the salesman's mind he was going to make the sale, and did so. He did hot use the negative phrase, "You don't want any of this do you?" but called atten- tions to something choice, just because he knew they would appreciate seeing it, and while at the time flattering the customer, sowed seed that might bring forth" fruit later. Confidence he said was the basis of all permanent relationship; to get customers and then by fair dealing hold them. The wagging tongue of a satisfied customer was the very best ad. Success is not a matter of luck; it is generally the result of the hard work and constant application that had gone before, much of which seemed at times to be for nought. It laid the way, however, for a preparedness that was much in evidence when op- portunity knocked, and advantage was taken of a situation which had to be passed by others. Some men are brighter than others and have more natural ability, but the salesman is not born a salesman. All can be improved and made as per- fect as their abilities will allow, by application and study. Education and application would greatly benefit any one, efficiency depending on knowl- edge, enthusiasm, energy and love for one's chosen calling. K. Washlng:ton's Birthday. This is the least important of the holidays viewed from the florists' busi- ness standpoint, yet it is worth while exploiting, and will amply repay for any work put upon it. It is too bad that the great patriot is not remem- bered, except for the incident of the cherry tree — the tree and the ax. There are facsimiles of these all over the land, and the story is retold each year, losing nothing by the repetition. The florist takes these symbols, the ax and the cherries, and soon has them on display. The ax is tied with a red, white and blue ribbon and embellished with a few red carnations. These can be sold as they are, or placed on the outside of a box of cut flowers. Cherry tree boughs, full of wonder- fully fine looking cherries (if they are stuffed with cotton), well clothed with 19^5- The American Florist. 215 foliage, are also tied outside the box of cut flowers. Several of these tied together, or better still, a small cherry tree, placed in a pot, with the addition of quite a lot of fruit and foliaee makes a rather taking novelity. The day usually winds up with a number of dinners, at the tables of which these small trees make acceptable center- pieces. Red and white carnations are also popular, and with decorated axes at the plates as favors, and a liberal use of tricolored ribbons, there is no mistakening the meaning of the day. There should be a bust of the great man, which with the necessary flags, is made the center of an elaborate window decoration. Nicely arranged corsages of violets, gardenias, roses or red and white carnations, tied with red, white and blue ribbon will be sure to prove attractive and help along the sales. It is well to have a good stock of growing ferns for this day, as many fern dishes are sent in for refilling about this time. Blooming plants can be sold, the addition of the hatchet giving the necessary distinctive feat- ure. Small baskets of flowers, with tiny flags and diminutive cherry boughs, tied to the handles with nar- row tricolor ribbon, are attractive and will be found salable. Take it, all in all, if very few of the especially designed articles sell, the display is a good advertisement, as is every attractively arranged window. K. Moving: Large Trees in Winter. Many people are unwilling to wait for trees to grow to large size in these days of immediate results, and are willing to pay for them ready made, if of good height, habit and shape. There is as much diversity in trees as there is in white folks. The planter of small trees cannot tell how they will develop in later years, and if an avenue or parkway is to be planted, and look well in the time to come, uniformity is essential. The writer has in mind a very fine park system in an eastern city, where all the elms used are of the English type, and it was always thought that trimming or pruning brought the uni- formity always seen there. It was a revelation, therefore, some few years ago to find that for many years this city had bought all the trees, grafted annually by an English grower from one fine specimen tree. These were nursed along for years until needed in the park nursery, and then planted along newly created boulevards and streets. This is now being done in Illinois, perhaps for the first time, and the prominent planters buy the elms as fast as they can be grown. All are grafted on seedling elms, below the level of the ground, and in two years trees the size of a broom handle can be supplied, all warranted to grow alike in time to come, and be uniform in habit. It may be said in passing that to plant the English or Scotch types of elm in the middle west is a mistake; they grow for a few years, and when valuable specimens might be expected, decadence begins. There is no elm like the American variety, ready to hand, vigorous, hardy and having the added advantage of being at home. When a tree attains the age of per- haps 20 years its contour can be easi- ly seen and specimens can be selected that will match and make uniform lines in time to come. These can be GATES AJAR. moved in winter with surety of their living, and this is being done by many with a guarantee. It is often advised that the tree should be trenched round a year before, and good soil be placed around it to induce the formation of young fibrous roots. There could not be a greater fallacy and more losses will ensue from this treatment than when they are dug, frozen up suffi- ciently to hold the ball of soil, and then moved to the new location at once, putting good soil around about them, in a hole already made large enough to receive both. There is then only one operation, a major one, it is true, but not so severe a check as the digging up the second time, and the consequent injury to the young roots already made when these should be becoming estab- lished in the new soil of the new loca- tion. As to the freezing, enough is suffi- cient. A maple can be easily killed, as we found to our sorrow one severe win- ter, when the frost went down through the ball of soil containing the tree. An elm, however, will stand more without injury, but does not enjoy it, so when a tree is frozen sufficiently to hold the soil at the rools, if it is not possible to move same at once, put plenty of snow over all, or lacking in this, as in some years, put on straw manure to hold it as it was until ready to move. All evergreens can be moved safely in this- way, choosing a day when the branches are not frozen, without loss of many roots, but transportation for long distances is not advised, as the freight would be high; however, for moving from one place to another near by, it is the safest way. Only surface rooting trees can be moved, such as elm, maple, ash, or such as make no tap-roots. An oak is difficult unless nursery grown. In sections where there is lots of snow, trees are easily loaded on sleds, and travel best this way; there is less liability to the tree being dumped in tr.insit than when on wheels, as often happens when we have plenty of snow with no frost under it in the ground. This is the case now, and the moving of large specimens weighing 10 or more 216 The American Florist. Feb. 20. tons could not be accomplished when they have to be moved from the woods and across open fields. We had a hard experience last winter in moving a fine specimen elm, one that had been sought for two years. It rolled off the wagon five times and had to be reloaded. It took eight horses to draw it on wheeit>, and all the difficulties were due to the snow keeping the ground soft below. properly labeled, giving the exhibitor's full name and address. We simply ask that prospective exhibitors write to us before April 1 what they wish to have planted, so that we may reserve space for their exhibits, and that the plants be sent, freight or express prepaid, at the proper time of planting. Our home people are taking a great interest in the garden right along, and MOVING LARGE TREES IN WINTER. Photographs are herewith reproduced of a tree-sled made this past year to overcome all such troubles, and of the many trees moved not one has been tipped over, even though crossing soft ground from the woods to the traveled way. The runners are six inches wide, and four horses have been able to draw the largest loads without difficulty. In digging trees for removal, it is only necessary to go to the depth of the roots, eighteen inches being usually enough. Then, when frozen enough, cover up to keep from more frost than is necessary, or it will be very hard to pull the tree over with blocks and tackle, and when pulled over, the sur- plus frozen soil will have to be cut off with axes before loading. This, as be- fore said, will be fatal to a maple, and not good for an elm. E. O, Orpet, The Minneapolis Convention Garden. On account of the large amount of annual planting material required to fill the garden, which, because of the I'equirements for bedding plants for other parks, we are not able to furnish from our own propagating plant, it seems advisable to change the layout of the garden to provide appropriate" place for a larger number of perennials and other hardy plants which do not re- quire replacing every year. The ac- companying plan shows the proposed rearrangement of the grounds. We cannot expect outside growers to furnish large quantities of plants every year to help fill this large garden, and we do not intend to ask them to do so. We are, however, not only willing, but anxious to have all growers who wish to do so, make use of these display grounds to introduce and show their novelties in large or small numbers. Exhibits sent us for that purpose will be given a conspicuous place in the garden among the class of plants to which they belong. They will be there can be no question as to the ad- vertising value of an exhibit at these well kept exhibition grounds. I there- fore extend a liearty invitation to all growers and introducers of novelties and meritorious plants to make use of our garden. We will do our share to grow the plants as nearly to perfection as possible and to thus serve the inter- ests of the exhibitors and public alike. Theodore Wirth, Superintendent of Parks. Iowa City, Ia. — The new flower shop of A. G. Prince & Son at 2G South Clin- ton street was opened February 6. It is complete in every appointment. MOOKHEAD, Minn. — Plans and speci- fications have been submitted to the city council for a large greenhouse, by T. J. Berrigan. The city is negotiat- ing for land. Ixoras. For a considerable part of the sum- mer, and frequently till autumn is well advanced the ixoras form one of the brightest features among stove-flower- ing plants. In bygone days they were exceedingly popular for growing as large specimens, but they are now usu- ally seen in the form of small plants. Given a regular stove temperature and a fairly moist atmosphere they are not difficult to cultivate, though they need a reasonable amount of care and atten- tion. According to The Journal of Hor- ticulture cuttings may be readily rooted from the half-ripened shoots, dibbled firmly into well-drained pots of sandy peat, passed through a sieve with a quarter-of-an-inch mesh. After being well watered the.v must be placed in a close propagating case in the stove, and, if possible, plunged into a gentle bottom heat. As soon as they are root- ed they must be inured to the ordi- nary atmosphere of the stove, and when sufficiently advanced potted off singly, A suitable compost for this potting may be formed of two parts of peat to one part of good yellow loam and a liberal sprinkling of silver sand. In order to lay the foundation of a bushy specimen the young plants must be stopped two or three times during their earlier stages. For subse- quent pottings the soil must be of a rougher nature, sound fibrous peat be- ing very necessary. If the plants can be given a little bottom heat during their earlier stages so much the bet- ter. Over-potting must be guarded against, and in carrying out this oper- ation the soil should be pressed down pretty firmly. The watering, too, must be carefully carried out. During the growing season, when the pots are well furnished with roots, an occasional dose of weak liquid manure with soot water will be beneficial. Ixoras are not particularly liable to insect pests, that is, if due precautions are taken. If the atmospliere is too dry tlirips are liable to make rapid headway, but they can be kept down by a liberal use of the syringe. Scale and fly are also apt to attack the plants, but they may bo kept in check by sponging and vapor- izing. For mealy bug there is nothing so effectual as a drop of mythylated spirits applied to the insect with a small brush. There are numbers of species, beside which many garden forms have been MOVING LARGE TREES IN WINTER. 19^5- The American Florist. 217 raised. A selection of the best would include : aurintiaca. orange red, com- pact habit: coccinea superba, a native of Java, bright orange; coccinea lutea, a distinct shade of soft yellow; Colei, pure white; Dixiana, of good freii growth, flowers darl< orange in color; Fraseri, salmon, tinged carmine; Jav- anica, of a pleasing shade of orange; Pilgrimi, flowers bright orange red, shaded with crimson: Prince of Or- ange, very bright orange, particularly fine: salicifolia, narrow, dark green leaves and deep orange-colored flow- ers; sanguinea, a very distinct variety, whose blossoms are of a deep crimson tint with a violet shade; Westi, very different from any of the others, and exceedingly pretty; the flowers, which open pale rose, deepen with age. A good hybrid is Williamsi, which bears a profusion of reddish salmon-colored flowers. There yet remains one species which is so distinct and striking when in bloom as to merit a paragraph to it- self. This is Ixora macrothyrsa, which, when first introduced from the South Sea Islands, was known as I. Dufli. It was discovered by Mr. Duff, of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, and first flow- ered in this country in 1878. This is a tall grower of upright, sparsely branch- ing habit, with leaves on well-develop- ed specimens nearly a foot in length. The deep reddisli crimson flowers are borne in huge trusses, sometimes as much as eighteen inches across. Garden a Part of Home. Methods which may be employed to make gardens attractive by means of suitable furnishings and planning were set forth by Professor Prank A. Waugh of the department of landscape gar- dening at the Massachusetts Agricul- tural College, in a recent lecture be- fore the school of gardening at Horti- cultural hall. He urged the need for making the garden a part of the home instead of a display space largely for the benefit of the passersby. American gardens, he said, are largely unfor- nished, like an apartment house ready to rent and before the furnishings are in place. "A garden may be considered from two different points of view," said Pro- fessor Waugh. "It may be an integral part of the home used and enjoyed like any other domestic unit, such as the library, the sitting room or the kitchen. On the other hand it maj' be regarded merely as an ornamental exterior. Un- fortunately in this country the latter view has largely prevailed. The gar- den has been considered a mere em- bellishment, an external ornament. The idea of making the garden a part of the home — of living, playing, working, eating in it — is only beginning to find its way into the best society. Obvious- ly the garden ought to be more gen- erally put to use and less commonly left to the doubtful admiration of pass- ersby. "These different views of the pur- poses of a garden lead to very different methods of design and treatment. If a garden is to be part of the house it must first of all have privacy. "We can- not live our family life in the garden if the spaces are left open to the obser- vation of all the neighbors and of strangers passing in the street. Hedges and screens of trees and shrubbery are the most natural and often the most effective means of shutting in the gar- den and shutting out the world. SOME G.\RDENS LIKE EMPTY FIATS. "After a certain amount of privacy is secured the garden next needs some _y K £■ r^ l^/ O 0£i f'^ fS K tv'^ y • V i^^l^ i^^i^ ^i;^ Stf^J, ^i^J^ 2^ ?•••;>. f'^. ,f ,•' j\ f }\ /■-'.< f, j\ ir^\ .■■^.Jv A-_ ,;.; y///^z ^ A^J? ^ ■tarn i">'tr/ ^^arJJ ^s. ^ervmia/j, MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION GARDEN PROPOSED REARRANGEMENT. furnishings. An unfurnished garden is as dreary and hopeless as an unfur- nished house. Nothing could be less do- mestic and inviting than an empty dwelling house; but put a rag carpet on tlie floor, two chairs and a table in the room, with a picture on the wall and curtains at the windows, and the place has all the physical equip- ment of a home. If there are sympa- thetic human beings to inhabit the place nothing more can be required. "Now our American gardens are largely unfurnished. They have reached exactly the same stage as the apartment house when it is ready to rent. There are the hardwood floors, the plimibing and the paper on the wall; all the furnishings necessary for family life, for human comfort, for interest and entertainment are completely lacking. Our common talk about gardening completely ignores furnishings, concerning itself simply with trees, shrubs and flowers, which at best are hardly more than the pic- tures on the wall. .SUSPICIOUS OF PERGOLA ARCHITECTS. "In modern garden magazines we read a great deal about pergolas. As I understand a pergola, it is an archi- tectural figure primarily designed to connect an outlying architectural ele- ment with the main house. Its whole tendency is to carry domestic life far- ther into the garden. Of course we must allow that, as fashionable per- golas are designed, they do not al- ways accomplish this end, but I am suspicious that the pergola has not always been fully understood by the architects who did the planning or the suburban dwellers who paid the bills. It is hard to tell the modern fashionable pergola in all cases from the old-fashioned arbor or summer house. .\ TEMPLE, .V P.WILIOX OR A GAZEBO. "In some of the old gardens there are attractive temples. Now a tem- ple is merely an architectural shelter which adds interest to the place, and which is called a temple largely by way of politeness. In order to make a temple of an ordinary garden shel- ter it was necessary to introduce a putative god or traditional goddess. Usually a small effigy of Mercury or a trivial bust of Venus would answer this purpose. A pavilion is simply another name for a garden shelter where the bust of Venus is lacking. Then there is the gazebo. This is a delicious name and worthy of intro- duction into the garden whether the thing itself cuts any figure or not. My own understanding is that gazebo is middle-period hog-Latin for an out- look. After all this is nothing much (iift'erent either from the arbor, sum- mer house, tea house, studio, music house, or other garden shelter. "The creature comforts of life de- pend largely upon seats and tables. 218 The American Florist. Feb: 20, If the garden is really to be inhabited, there must be places to sit. Perhaps the most necessary furnishings of all are seats. In this respect our Ameri- can gardens are sadly unfurnished. Tables and seats ought to be fur- nished in plenty in every garden just as they are inside the house. They should be placed at the most effective points, that is, the points of best in- look and outlook. SOME GARDENERS HAVE WATER ON BRAIN. "Several styles of landscape gar- dening have insisted strongly upon the introduction of water into every gar- den. The famous Italian gardens practically ijever omitted the water features. It is said that the classical Japanese gardeners insist upon the presence of water in some form in every garden scene. We all know how greatly water adds to the charm of every garden, and ^ve may Tvell make suitable sacrifices in order to secure such great advantages. GARDEN MUST BE FULL OF PICTURES. "After all is said and done, a gar- den is partly ornamental as well as r useful. It must be beautiful and full of pictures. In building up these pic- torial effects it is often desirable to introduce furnishings of a purely or- namental character, and such as do not have any justification in actual utility. While statuary has been used mostly in formal gardens it can also, with some careful study, be in- troduced effectively into informal gar- dens. "Simple columns of stone, marble, or even of wood, serve to add effect to certain points in gardens. This ap- plies especially to the design of for- mal gardens, but is open for consid- eration elsewhere. GARDEN GATES FOR BEAUTY. "The garden gate is such a pretty and sentimental thing that one only has to mention it to commend it. In fitting the garden with those acces- sories most compatible with human life and enjoyment, there should be now and then a pretty gate. If it is at the same time thoroughly practi- cable for purposes of flirtation, this need not be counted against it. Every garden must be furnished with walks. There must be means of access and circulation. "Garden furnishings of all sorts have been rare and expensive in this country. The expense of getting good furniture has accounted in many in- stances for the unfortunate condi- tions of which we have already com- plained. Large payments would he wholly justified in many cases; they would not be out of style as compared with the cost of similar furnishings inside many homes. But, for common people, and especially for every-day use, a simpler and more practicable style of garden furniture is much to be desired." Abdmore, Pa.— At the annual meet- ing of the Autocar Co., so favorably known to the florist trade, Monday, February 8. the former board of di- rectors wa.s re-Rlected. Walter W. Norton, who has been for several years superintendent of the factory, was elected a vice-president and will hold the position of production manager. The officers of the company who were re-elected arc David S. Ludlum, presi- dent: .John S. Clarke, vice-president; Louis S. Clarke, vice-president and Edwin A. Fitts. secretary and treaj?- urer, and Frank G. Lewin, assistant secretary and treasurer. Pittsburgh. SHORTAGE IN SUPPLY CONTINUES. The scarce season still prevails in our town, and we are really worse off for stock this week than we were at the last writing. Carnations might be termed as being plentiful, consider- ing the general shortage, but roses are very "few and far between." There is always enough bulbous stock to go around, but lilies are still on the short en4. Daffodils, tulips, narcissi and poeticus are all in good supply and are held at good prices. To say St. Valentine's day trade was "good" would be expressing it far too mildly, as this day certainly proved that it is surely coming to the front here, and we are sure it will be able to hold its own with the other holidays of the year before long. The whole- sale houses were cleaned out entirely at early hours, both Friday and Satur- day. Smaller flowers had the call, of course and yellow daisies, sweet peas and violets were as scarce as money. Many of the retailers were badly disappointed on account of the violet growers failing to live up to their predictions. Plenty of violets were scheduled to be on hand for this day, but for some reason or other, they did not reach Pittsbui-gh in even good sized quantities. The retailers all report an increase of business for the past week, which is evidently true, as everybody seems to be buying heavier than usual. NOTES. Herman Gumto, who deals in pot plants in the East End district, had quite an accident February 9, when his wagon was hit by a street car, which disabled him so badly that he has been confined to bed since then. His horse was also badly injured, and had to be shot. George Wehrley, who has been con- nected with the Hayman Greenhouse Co., of Clarksburg, W. Va., as man- ager of their Fairmont store, has opened a business of his own in Fair- mont. He was also with the A. W. Smith Co., of this city for some time previous. Randolph & McClements were cleaned out entirely Saturday evening, even to pot plants. "You might realize how we were rushed," said Mr. Mc- Clements, "by our sending out these araucarias for St. Valentine tokens." The McCallum Company has just received its consignment of German goods, which has been on the way since last fall. It numbers 147 large steamer cases and was badly needed. A. C. Miller, of Homestead, Pa., re- ports good business, mostly funeral work. The branch store in Duquesne is giving the Homestead store a "run" for business. The A. W. Smith Co. reports hav- ing sold 250,000 violets for St. Valen- tine's day corsages, February 13, and then not having enough. John Jones has a beautiful house of Lorraine begonias in bloom at Schenly park. Visitors : Fred W. Arnold, of Cam- bridge, Ohio. G. M. Cincinnati. EXCELLENT ST. VALENTINE'S DAY TRADE. The business for St. Valentine's day was without a doubt the largest busi- ness we have ever had for that day in this market. Almost every flower ap- propriate for that occasion enjoyed a very good market. The markets imme- diately preceding and following that day have been good. The rose supply is about the same as at last writing and continues to clean up as readily. Car- nations are, if anything, a little more scarce than they wore. Lilies are in a fair supply and are proving good prop- erty and both callas and rubrums sell pretty well. Single violets and good sweet peas clean up each day. Lily of the valley is having only a fair mar- ket, while the double violet market is not at all active. The offering in bulb- ous stock includes good cuts of narcissi, tulips and jonquils, as well as freesias and Roman hyacinths. The supply of all greens from southern smilax to ferns is sufficient to take care of pres- ent needs. NOTES. The wedding of James Tiernan, pro- prietor of the Main Flower Shop, and Miss Laura Pfeiffer, was solemnized last week. C. J. Jones, who has been at Mar- tinsville, Ind.. for the last three weeks for his health, is on the way to recov- ery. The marriage of R. C. Witterstaetter and Miss Agatha Hopp took place last week. C. E. Critchell has been getting in large shipments of southern smilax. Visitors : Geo. Lampert, Xenia. O.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; I. Bayers- dorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Walker Mott, representing Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works. Fishkill. N. Y. H. I Milwaukee. STOCK SELLS WELL. For the past week stock has been selling fine, with carnations and roses scarce. Violets have not been in de- mand for Valentine's day as in other years and same sold at reasonable figures. Plenty of freesias, Star of Bethlehems and also greens are on hand. NOTES. C. C. Pollworth Co. report business good. This firm is cutting some fine cattleyas, which were in good demand for Valentine's day. The Cudahy Floral Co. are con- signing some fine long American Beauties and other excellent roses to Gust Rusch & Co. M. A. McKenney & Co. had a large wedding order on Monday, using most- ly Killarney roses, sweet peas and lily of the valley. A. Schuhman, formerly with Eber- feldt and Schuhman, having left this firm will open a store at Third and Wright streets. Wm. Lubliner has been spending his time in Chicago, having leased a store, which will be opened in a short time. Holton & Hunkel Co. are receiving some fine Butterfly sweet peas from Watertown. which find ready sale. R. Lietz has a fine lot of lilies which will be in fine shape for his JEaster trade. Maggie Edlefsen & Co. have started a flower shop at 626 Grand avenue. E. Praefke is consigning some fine bulb stock to the local market. G. R. St. Louis. ST. VALENTINE'S DEMAND GOOD. The market was a good one all week and Saturday, February 13. was the banner day. The feature was the de- mand for St. Valentine's day, which was very good. There was a scarcity of colored stock both in roses and carnations, but white stock was plenti- ful as were greens. Quite a little of plumosus of poor quality is noted which must be sold cheap. NOTES. The local florists' club met February 11. The dance committee will give their report at the next meeting. Fred Ammann in a very interesting talk spoke on afliliation of the club with the S. A. F. and its advantages. He also spoke on how St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting place of the American Carnation Society. H. M. I9I5- The American Florist. 219 Birkart made application for member- ship. John Barnard, formerly of this city, visited his father, who is quite ill, having met with an accident. He re- ports the flower business in Kansas City is booming. Dave Geddes, of the Horal depart- ment of Scrug-gs, Vandervoort & Barney, reports St. Valentine's day trade very large. Frank Farney, of M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., was at the Jeffer- son with his stocks and samples re- cently. Mullanphy Florists had many ad- mirers of their window displays for Lincoln's birthday and St. Valentine's day. Mrs. Rosie Schoenle was a large buyer of fancy Butterfly sweet peas and violets for St. Valentine's day. John Bubach, of the E. J. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., was in the city recently and reported trade good. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had a large assortment of fancy sweet peas and violets last week . The Retail Association held its meet- ing at the Washington hotel, Feb- ruary 15. Ostertag Bros, had a specially fine decorated window for St. Valentine's day. F. H. Weber had a good demand for flowers and plants last week. H. G. Berning is receiving some choice American beauty roses. Harry Young & Son report trade as brisk. W. F. Newport, R. I. CLUB ItEETING. At the regular meeting of the New- port Horticultural Society held Feb- ruary 0, considerable time was given to the discu.ssion of building a hor- ticultural hall. The majority of the members present seemed favorable to the project, as it is truly said thnt there is no hall here large enough to make a proper display. A haU having a gallery is being talked of, so .spectators can see shows to better advantage. It was thought, also, that a large hall here could be made a paying investment, as it could be rented for various entertainments. A committee of five was appointed to take the matter in hand and report as to cost and location. NOTES. The schedules for the American Sweet Pea Society exhibition to be held at the Casino July 8-0 are now ready, in which are listed many good premiums offered by some of the leading seedsmen throughout the United States. It seems that more than usual interest is being accorded this show, perhaps due to the fact that many are expected to exhibit and attend from a distance, and that it will be liberally patronized and attend- ed by society people, who are show- ing a growing interest in horticul- tural advancement. Thomas Gibson is installing a Hitchings Sectional boiler and hot water system in his new 21x70 foot palm and plant house. Gibson Bros, report good cut flower and flowering plant trade. The local florists report a large amount of funeral work. J. J. B. Nashville, Tenn. ST. VALENTINE'S DAT STIMULATES SALES. St. Valentine's day brought quite a vigorous spurt to the trade and every- body reported a good business. There Was an abundant and beautiful supply of flowers, especially violets, lily of the valley, orchids, carnations and roses of every variety. There was an abundant supply of fresh and beautiful pot plants among them, cyclamens, azaleas, hy- acinths, narcissi, both white and yel- low, primulas, mixed boxes and mixed pots and prices were very good. The call for pot plants was fine, better than usual for St. Valentine's day. Violets led in popularity and were put in lovely, specially attractive boxes, or made up into corsage bouquets. Com- binations of violets and lily of the valley, and violets and orchids were also very popular. The trade lasted through the two days with quite a rush. NOTES. The Joy Floral Company had a big supply of every kind of stock. Trade was stimulated by a very attractive local advertisement three columns wide and three quarters of a column in length in the daily papers. This firm is very enterprising and never lets an opportunity go by. Geny Bros, had an abundance of violets, cutting many thousands, the bright weather of the past few days bringing out an abundance of blossoms, and after a very large cut Saturday, there were as many more for the Sun- day cut. They also sold a fine lot of plants. The Mclntyre Floral Company had a very attractive line of Valentine boxes, heart shaped. They had a fine stock of flowers to fill them with, and satisfied a large demand from cus- tomers. L. H. Haury and Sons did a good business in corsage bouquets and other flowers. M. C. D. Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. The Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety held its monthly meeting Febru- ary 6, at Redmen's hall, 240 Golden Gate avenue, San Francisco, with President Plath in the chair. By unan- imous vote the business of the even- ing was deferred until after the pro- gram, a lecture on tree surgery, by Prof. J. W. Gregg, of the University of California. California being rich in timber, has until very recently been negligent of its trees, and with many illustrations from California city streets, the lecturer was able to show the need of improvement, and how it lay within the realm of the gardener or florist to perfect such conditions. He than showed several developments in landscape design, drawing on east- ern cities for views. He suggested that the ginko would be well adapted to California conditions, and should be more extensively planted, and illus- trated the effect produced by these trees by showing a picture of the Avenue of Ginkos, Washington, D. C. The business transacted, after the lecture was largely relative to the con- vention of the Society of American Florists. It was decided that an ofli- cial programme would be issued, which through the advertising would largely pay for the entertainment of the del- egates of the convention. There was much time spent in discussing the mer- its of being a member of the Society of American Florists, and members of the Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety were' urged to join that organ- ization. It is planned to have a smoker in the near future, and a bulbous flower show within the next month. This will include bulbous plants grown in- doors and out, for as spring is al- ready at hand outdoor plants are com- ing forth. M. V. R. OBITUARY. John B. Hanft. John B. Hanft, one of the oldest florists of New York, and founder of the firm of Hanft Brothers, now lo- cated at Madison avenue and 62d street, that city, died February 10, aged 82 years. Mr. Hanft was born in Rodach, Sachsen Meiningen (Ger- many) in 1832. When a young man, with his brothers, George M.. Julian N. and Gustave, all of whom are now dead, he came to this country in 1849, and e'stablished a florist business in New York, under the firm name of Hanft Bros. The brother, Julian, who died in July, 1914, though a florist, was not connected with the firm of Hanft Bros. In October, 1914, the late Mr. Hanft was stricken with paralysis and has since been failing. He was one of the first florists to import lily of the valley pips from Europe. He had been a member of the Arion Singing Society since 1864. He was also a member of the German Hospital Society. He is survived by a widow, five sons and five daughters. Two of the sons, Julian and Fred, now conduct the business of Hanft Bros, at Madison avenue and 62d street. His funeral was held from the Arion Society's club house. Park avenue and 59th street, New York, Saturday after- noon, February 13. A. P. F. Robert Leg:ate. Robert Legate, a well-known de- signer and decorator of New York, and who had for a number of years been employed by James Hart, died Febru- ary 4, aged 62 years. He was a genial man, possessed of social qualities, and was well thought of by those who knew him best. He is survived by a widow and one son. A. F. F. Detroit. TRADE SHOWS HEAVY GAIN. St. Valentine's day business was far in excess of the same day a year ago. Considerable advertising was done by the retailers individually and in a co-operative way, and the result was easily attested by the increased vol- ume of trade thus developed. In some cases an increase of fully one hun- dred per cent was made, while every- one reported large and most satisfac- tory gains over last year, and on Monday. February 15, this unprece- dented demand, echoes of the Valen- tine day activity, was felt all along the line, nearly every florist sharing in the spirited call. It would be difficult to correctly name the flowers that had the greatest call, as nearly all varie- ties as well as the many made up ar- rangements found ready s.ile. Carna- tions moved slowly, though the qual- ity was good, but roses and bulbous stock showed well, and great quanti- ties were sold to the disadvantage of the divine flower. Many of the vio- lets shown were of poor quality and their condition alone was the cause of their unpopularity. Sweet peas were fine, and all available stock was completely sold out. Pot plants of bulbous stock were very popular, and the quality and variety complete. NOTES. E. A. Fetters has rented ,a large store on Woodward avenue, near Clif- ford, where he will move his business about March 1. Visitors : Joseph Hill, Richmond! Ind.; A. Miller, Chicago; J. Rosno- sky, Philadelphia, Pa. J. F. S. 220 The American Florist. Feb. 20. Theamerigan Florist Established 1885. SubscriptioD. UDited States and Mexico. $1.00 a Tear: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. AdTertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the •pinions of our correspondents. ' THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Deart)oni St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 2\% — Violets 213 — Mignonette 213 — Easter lilies 213 — Hydrangeas 214 Hail screens for greenhouses 214 The retail trade 214 — The gates ajar (illus.) 214 — Business building salesmanship 214 — Washington's birthday 214 T. Mohan (portrait) 214 Moving large trees in winter (illus.).: 215 The Minneapolis convention garden (illus.) . -216 Ixoraa 216 Garden a part of home 217 Pittsburgh 218 Cincinnati 218 Milwaukee 218 St. Louis 218 Nashville, Teon 219 Detroit 219 PaciBc Coast Horticultural Society 219 Newport, E. 1 219 Obituary 219 —John B. Hanft 219 — Robert Legate 219 Editorial 220 — St. Valentine's day business 220 — American Rose Society 220 — Society of .American Florists 220 — Portland's city beautiful plan 220 . — Panama-Pacific exposition attendance 220 — Spring marie in the city 220 — Clvib meetings next week 220 Chicago 224 — Amling's and Bandall's building (illus.) . .228 Phiiailelphia 232 New York 234 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society .... 2.34 Providence, R. 1 234 Nassau County Hort. Society 235 Cleveland 236 Rochester, N. Y 236 The seed trade 242 ^Boddington creditors' meeting 242 — Onion sets 242 — Canners' cancan 242 Market gardeners 246 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .246 — Triumph of the Italian tomato 246 Toledo 246 Oklahoma City 247 The nursery trade 248 — Metalrie Ridge Nurs. Co. gets damages.. 248 — Evergreens in America 248 Houston. Tex 252 Tri-City Florists' Club 252 Davton. 0 254 Milwaukee Florists' Club 260 SIX weeks to Easter, which falls on April 4 thi.s year, one week earlier than last year. St. Valentine's Day Business. Gratifyinpr reports received from all sections show that St. Valentine's day sales this year were hig-hly .satisfac- tory, increases in nearly every in- stance beintr noted over the 1014 St. Valentino business. Stock was in good supply, excellent in quality as a rule, and cleaned up early. Carna- tions and violets led in popularity, pot plants showed an increase in demand, and ba.sket arrangements and .appro- priate boxes found ready sale. At- tractive window displays and preneral publicity calling' attention to the day and the appropriateness of flowers for the occasion are credited with having much to do with the generally satis- factory result. American Rose Society. The exhibition of the American Rose Society for March 18-21, is being taken well in hand by the Boston horticul- tural interests with the determination to provide an exhibition of the first class. The American Rose Society has already received 20 special prizes be- sides the regulars. A special prize, a little different from anything that has been offered before, is made by the Glenfrew Farm, Sewickley, Pa., a sil- ver cup valued at $20, for the best dozen of roses grown by an amateur. There may be two varieties. Amateur gardeners, nor commercial rose grow- ers, may not compete, it being solely for amateurs. This prize is given to encourage lovers of roses, as the En- glish Rose Society has been doing for years past. Free tickets to the show will be issued to all members. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT EECilSTEATION. Public notice is hereby given that the Swiss Floral Co., East 7th and Hancock streets, Portland, Ore., offers for registration the salvia described be- low. Any person objecting to the reg- istration, or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Description : A salvia in habits of growth similar to Salvia Bonfire. The corolla, or petals, bright scarlet; calyx, creamy white, slightly flushed with a tinge of red on the surface exposed to the sun rays giving the calyx an appearance of salmon pink on white ground. Free and profuse blooming. Result of crossing Salvia Bonfire with Salvia Bavaria. Name — Salvia Red Cross. Public notice is hereby given that Richard E. Loeben, Gloversville, N. T., offers for registration the carnation de- scribed below : Description — Sport of Carnation Be- nora. Growth, foliage and formation of plant identically the same as par- ent. A light, red in color, same as red striping in Benora. John young, Sec'y. Feb. 13, 1915. Portland's City Beautiful Plan. Thirty-one thousand rose plants of the finest quality, roses of the kind that would ordinarily cost from 25 cents to %\ per plant, are to be sold to the citizens of Portland, Ore., be- fore February 22 at prices of 12% cents, or 15 cents for a single plant. This is brought about by the city beautiful committee of the Rose Festi- val Association in its movement to make this the greatest rose planting year that Portland has ever seen and to further the comprehensive plan of the committee to prepare the city to make the finest possible appearance in every section during the coming rose festival. The committee under the leadership of Julius L. Meier, chairman, has ar- ranged to fet Oregon grown roses for this purpose, to be sold to the residents of Portland and vicinity who desire to join in the planting movement. All of the bushes that have been obtained are two years old and will bloom this year. In case the supply already procured does not meet the demand, the com- mittee contemplates getting still more roses, so that when February 22 comes, which has been set aside as offi- cial rose planting day, everybody who is interested in the city beautiful move- ment and willing to support it by per- sonal work, may have all the roses he needs. It is expected that the 31,000 plants already procured will be soon exhausted when the public begins to enter fully into the spirit of the move- ment. T. Panama-Pacific Exposition Attendance. The grounds to the Panama-Pacific exposition are now closed pending the opening to the public on February 20. Prior to that people flocked to view the grounds and unfinished buildings, pay- ing an entrance fee of 25 cents, and the amount taken in exceeded the total taken in at the big midwinter fair held in San Francisco a number of years ago. Special rate seasonal tickets at $10 each were offered and within two or three weeks 30,000 of them were sold. A new issue of the same number is now being printed. It indicates that there is ready money in and about the city, and the confidence which local people have shown in the worth of the fair will be a big boost to eastern friends. Business is certainly going to be on with a rush when the big expo- sition opens, and the local merchants have great faith in the increase of business promised for 1915. Spring Made In tlie City. The following is taken from "Prose Fancies," one of Le Gallienne's new English books : "It is true there is spring on the terrace, but even so it is spring im- ported from the town-spring bought in Holborn, spring delivered free by par- cel post; for where would the terrace have been but for the city seedsman— that magician who sends you strangely spotted beans and mysterious bulbs in shrivelled cerements, weird little flower mummies that suggest centuries of forgotten silence in painted Egyp- tian tombs. This strange and shriv- elled thing can surely never live again, we say, as we hold it in our hands, seeing not the glowing circles of color, tiny rings of Saturn, packed so care- fully inside this flower-egg, the folds of green and silver silk wound round and round the precious life within. "But, of course, this is all the seeds- man's cunning and no credit to na- ture; and I repeat that were it not for railways and the parcel post — ■ goodness knows whether we should ever get any spring at all in the coun- try. "I am tired of waiting for this slow- moving provincial spring. Let us to the town to meet the spring — for : "They've taken all the spring from the country to the town — Like the butter and the eggs, and the milk from the cow; And if you want a primrose, you write to London now. And if you need a nightingale, well — Whiteley sends It down." Cluh Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md,, February 22. 8 p. m. — Gar- deners and Florists' Club of Baltimore. Flor- ists' Exchange hall. St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noah F. Flltton. secretary, Gwynn Falls Park, Station F, Baltimore. Norwich, Conn., February 22, 8 p, m. — New London County Horticultural Society. Bucking- ham Memorial. Frank H. Allen, secretary, 321 Mnin street. Norwich. Providence, R. I., February 23, 8 p, m, — ■ Florists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island. Swartz hall, 90 Westminster street. Wm. E. Chappell, secretary, 333 Branch avenue. Provi- dence. Newport, R, I,, February 23, 8 p, m, — New- port Horticultural Society. Music hall. Wm. Gray, secretary. Bellevue avenue. Newport. Dobbs Ferry, N, Y,, February 27, 8 p, m, — Dolibs Ferry Horticultural Society. Odd Fellows hall. B. i3arms. secretary. Dobbs Ferry. Hartford, Conn,, February 28, 8 p. m The C^innectlcut Horticultural Society, County build- ing, Hartford. Alfred Dixon, secretary, 25 Wilcox street. Wethersfield. Conn. Newark, N. J., February 28 from 3 to 6 p, m. — Wein. Obst & Gartcidiiiu Verein. 15 Newark street. Peter Callle, secretary, 111 Avon ave- nue, Newark. 19^5- The American Florist. 221 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office euciose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— As working foreman by all around florist: life experience. Married. Address Key 485. care ."Vmerican Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, sober, reliable, life experience, able to produce results; bedding, pot plants, cut flowers, propagator, etc. Address Key 482. care .'\mertcan Florist. Situation Wanted— Work in greenhouse by a young Dane, seven years' experience, can do all kinds of floral design work. References furnished. A. Mengel, 66 High St.. Oshkosh. Wis. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman, strictly honest, sober and reliable 21 years of age. desires to locate with some large retail florist : can come March 10. When writing state wages. Ad- dress Key 486. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By landscape architect designer, practical man, able to take charge and do first-class work. Experienced in nursery and florist business, etc. Address Key 481. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— .^s superintendent or head gardener; age 33. married, no children: thor- oughly competent to lake charge of greenhouses, vegetable gardens, choice fruits, lawns, etc. Ad- dress Rudolph von der Ruhr. 6 Crown St., Webster. Mass. Situation Wanted— By a competent florist and landscape gardener, with 25 years' experience and first-class references. Graduate of horticul- ture college and floriculture course; age 40, married, sober, and absolutely trustworthy. Address Gardener, 1099 North .'\ve., Hubbard Woods, 111. Situation Wanted— For March 1st, by a practi- cal all-around grower, competent to produce first" class stock and manage any kind of place. Com" mercial or private institution. Strictly honest- sober and reliable. Best references. State par- ticulars. Address. Key 415. care American Forist. Situation Wanted— By married man. 35 years of age, English. .A position in an up-to date seed house. Have had a life long experience in all branches of the business, both in Europe and the States have taken entire charge, can furnish best of references. Address Key 475. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By reliable German florist and landscape gardener. Up-to-date. Life expe- rience in all branches of the trade, age 35, married, can handle help, lake charge and produce results. Will go anywhere for permanent position. Give me a trial. Middle west, southern experience. Oscar Werner. 605 Main St., Petaluma, Calif. Situation Wanted -As head gardener, florist, superintendent of private place; English, age 36. married, one child, age 9; life experience in all branches; hothouse grapes, peaches, melons, 'mums, carnations, roses, palms etc.. vegetables, hardy fruits, perennials, trained fruit trees, and the general routine of a well kept place; 24 years on best estates; long references from this country and England. Please state wages in first letter. Address Key 476. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A first-class, reasonable-priced florist and designer; one capable of growing all kinds of stock for small greenhouse: state wages. Harn'Ard Greenhouse. Harvard. III. Greenhouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about IS.OOOsq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank. 7005 N. Clark St. or Proprietor 5964 N. Paulina St.. Chicago. For Rent— Desirable location or retail florist Lease expiring soon. Apply T. Ball. 6974 N. Clark St.. Chicago. Wanted to Rent— A greenhouse place in some big city of the middle west; not less than 10.000 feet of glass. Key 474. care .American Florist. For Sale— Part interest in one of Pittsburgh's leading retail stores. Key 4S3. care American Florist. FOR SALE. Large range of greenhouses near Chicago; $10,000 down and the balance on easy payments. Don't answer unless you have the necessary wherewithal and mean business. Address Key 480, care American Florist. Al ROSE GROWER Wants position as foreman. Expert on American Beauty and all other commercial roses. Can furnish Al references as to ability and character. Address, Key 487, care American Florist. Traveling Salesmen to Sell Seeds. Position open now for two ex oer fenced seed sales- men who have been successful. State experience in full, former employer and any other informa- tion essential in determining the fitness of appli- ant. All correspondence strictly confidential. NORTHRUP, KING & CO., Seedsmen, Hennepin Ave. and First St., Minneapolis, Minn. Landscape Business and 18,000 ft. of glass for sale in Chicago's richest suburb. Greenhouses are well stocked with plants, and three acres of valuable land are included in the deal Splendid opportunity for a live man with some capital to take over an established business. For further particulars, address Key 478, care American Florist. MAIL ORDER SEED BUSINESS. Mail order Seed Business of Thirty Years Es- tablishment. An unusual opportunity to secure a real money making^ seed business at a bargain. Annual patronage consists of 200.000 customers. It will pay one interested in this line of business to iDvestigate. Good reasons for selling. Cor- respondence solicited. If interested can be shown actual results received daily at this time. Ad' dress. Key 488, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 29^x5}^ inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on pummi-'d paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, S4.f)0. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, S1.35. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. A Fine Opening in Florida for investment in a faSt growing and lucrative bUSinCSS is offered by a firm of plant growers, landscape architects and general horticulturists. To provide a Sufficient field for activity and further develope an already successful business, additional capital to the amount of approximately $20,000 is desired for erecting greenhouses, developing and extending land hold- ings and the establishment of a wholesale and retail store in a progressive city, with excellent tributary trade. For further particulars address Key 484, care American Florist. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid, AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 222 The American Florist. Feb. 20 POEHLMA BIG SLPPLY OF Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnation! Tulips, Fancy Pink, Red and Yellow. Fancy Sweet Peas and Princess of Wales Violets. Killarney-Kiliarney Brilliant-Killarney Queen-Russell-IVIilady- Sunburst"Aaron Ward--CattleyaS"Valley--DaffodilS" Jonquils. Orchids. Per Doz. Cattleyas $4.00 and $6.00 Gardenias 6.00 Beauties. Per Doz. Specials $6.00 36-in. long 6.00 30-in. long 4.00 24-in. long 3.00 18 to 20-in 2.00 Short per 100, 8.00 to 10 00 Roses. Per 100 Hadley $8.00 to $18.00 Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Richmond Milady Sunburst Bulgaria Brilliant Kill. Queen CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses— Continued. Per 100 Killarney White Kill. Aaron Wards Ex. long $10.00 Ijong 8 00 Medium 6.00 Short $4.00 to 6.00 Russell— Ex. long, 30 to 36 in. 36.00 Long 20.00 to 25.00 Medium 16.00 to 18.00 Short 6 00 to 12.00 Carnations. Per 100 Medium. Fancy ... Ex. long $15.00 Long $10.00 to 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 LUy of the Valley. Extra Fancy 1st Quality 2nd Quality 3.00 4.00 Per 100 $4.00 3.00 2.00 Miscellaneous. Per loo Jonquils and Daffodils fe Paper Whites J Sweet Peas $1.00 to J Freesia 4 Tulips 3.00 to k Easter Lilies U Violets, double 60 to Violets , single Mexican Ivy Smilax per doz., $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to \ Asparagus Plumosus, string, 50c. Leucothoe ] Adiantum 75 to 1 Galax, bronze and green per 1000, 1 Eastern Ferns " " 2 Boxwood perbu., 25c, per case, SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL CHIFFON PRICES, 2 inch waterproof, 2 cents per yard; 4 inch plain, 2 cents per yard; 6 inch plain, 3^ cents per yard. GREEN BAMBOO CANE STAKES 1 foot, per 1000, 2 feet, per 1000, 31^ feet, per 1000, 4 feet, per 1000, S.{ . $1.10 2 >^ feet, per 1000, . . $3.00 2.S0 3 feet, per 1000, . . 3.50 Very slender. Just what you want for Easter plants. RUBBER HOSE. If you want a good hose try our Roxbro (Noxall). It serves us to goc satisfaction at our greenhouses. 3^ inch, per foot, 18c. Cut and coupled any lengths. We handle the Goodrich greenhouse hose. Factory prices. Green Carnation Powder For St. Patrick's Day Enough to make two quarts of fluid for 50c per package. Order a sample package now. A product of the Japan Sea that will take the place of sea moss. A beautiful natural gree moss that grows and also retains its color when dried. Also invaluable as an aquarium Grasf Sample sent for the asking, per $1.00 for about 50 bunches. 19^5- The American Florist. 223 BROS. CO ig Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALIVfl HEADQUARTERS irgest supply of choice Kentias we have^ever offered. Both single and made-up. 3in. h pots, h pots, b pots, b pots, h pots, h tubs, b tubs, b tubs, b tubs. Kentla Belmoreana Single Plants pots, $2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 5 to 6 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 in. 24 in. 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 40 to 42 in. 40 in., heav 42 to 44 in. 45 to 48 in, 58 to 64 in Specimens. $20.00 to $40 00. £ach $0.35 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 heavy 4-00 heavy 5.00 high 7.50 100. high high high high high y Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants 3-in. pots, $2 00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Kentla Belmoreana Made-up Plants 6-iD. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $1.25 7-in. pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high 3.50 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenli 4in. pots, nicely characterized, 50 cents. 7-in. pots 22-in. high 30-32-in. spread $2.00 7-in. pots, 26-in. high 34-36 in- spread 2.50 8-in. tubs, grand specimens 3.50 Areca Lutescens 6-in. pots. 3 plants in pot 1.00 7-in. pots, 3 plants in pot 1,50 FERNS— ""Tis^e""'"*- h pots, b pots, h pots, h tubs, h tubs, b tubs, h tubs. b pots, b pots, b tubs, b tubs. h tubs, b tubs, \ b tubs. ■1 h tubs, •i h tubs, ^ y stron 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 in. high 28 to 30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 to 5H ft. high 6to6H ft. high 0 35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 per doz $3.00 per doz 6.00 perdoz 9.00 per doz 12.00 Kentla Forsteriana Made-up Plants 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high 3 plants in a pot, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 3 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub. Each $1,50 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to40in. high 38 to 44 in, high 48 to 54 in. high 52 to 56 in. high 5 ft. high 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 g specimens, in 15 inch tubs. 7 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. Sinch, each $0.25 6 inch, each 50 7 inch, each 75 8inch,each 1.00 lOinch.eacb 2.50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, from 65c to $3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veltchll Highly colored. 4-in . 50c: 5-in.. 75c to $1.00: 6-in.. $1.50; 7-in,, $2.00 to $2,50 each. Cyclamen In bloom, 5-in. at 35c and 6 in. at 50c each. Mostly light colored. Dracaena Termlnalis Highly colored, e.xtra fine. 4-in., $3.00 npr doz.; 5-in., $5.00 per doz.: 6-in., $7.50per doz. Araucarlas Excelsa, fine stock, 50c, 75c. $1.00 each. Robasta Compacta, large plants. $1.50 to $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green, 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves. $1.00. Variegated. 5-in. pois, 10-12 leaves, $1.50. Rubber Plants All sizes from 25c to 50c each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine. 50c to 75c each. English Ivy Strong stock. 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos Weddelliana 2-iD., $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per ICO. $90.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-in. and 2-in. plants, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Larger lots, prices on application. Either February or March delivery. Cannas Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wallace 2 50 22 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 2 50 22 (0 Mme. Berat 2 00 20 00 Gladiator 2 50 22 00 Venus 2 50 22 00 JeanTissot 2 50 22 00 Queen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 00 Pres. Meyeis 2 00 20 00 Egandale 2 50 22 00 David Harum 2 50 22 00 Mrs. Kate Gray 2 50 22 CO l@" illy of the Valley in Pots, in bloom, 6 inch, 75 cents each; 25 pips to the pot. ALL FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants V stern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. Gfted, 2H-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 a -11 $130 00 $600 00 Itlia 130 01) 600 00 ay 120 00 550 00 r 3eo. Shawyer.. 110 00 500 00 111 Ward 110 00 500 00 ilney 110 00 500 00 Grafted. 2H-in. Per lODO Per 5000 White Killarney $110 00 $5f 0 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 110 00 500 00 Richmond 110 00 500 00 BulgarieorTaft 110 00 500 00 Cecile Brunner 100 00 Own Root. 2H-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 White Killarney.... $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 250 00 BulgarieorTaft 60 00 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Own Root, 2«-in, Per 1000 Per 5000 Sunburst $60 00 $275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 60 CO 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg... 60 00 275 00 For3H-incb grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to pricesquoted above. CHRYSANTHENUIVflS Heidquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums: 2V4-inch and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only. List includes only such varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. Iss Marvella French, late white $8 00 per 100: $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per lOCO Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of .America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the R. C. per 2V?-inch per 'HE- 100 1000 100 1000 Sth's Advance $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis. R. C. per 2H-inch per Oober Frost 2 50 V;inia Poehlmann 2 50 C rlesRazer 2 50 EiePapworth 2 50 VK.Chadwick 2 50 Tiothy Eaton 2 50 Linwood Hall 2 50 Iner 2 50 Sth's Ideal 2 50 O'nto 2 50 A e Salomon 2 50 22 00 22 00 22 CO 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 3 CO 3 00 3 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 PINK— 100 1000 McNiece $2 50 $22 00 Enguehard 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 R. E. Loeben 2 50 Patty 2 50 Wells' Late Pink 2 50 Chieftain 2 50 R. C. per YELLOW— 100 1000 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 OD 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 YELLOW- 100 1000 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 Yellow Salomon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 BRONZE-O. H. Kahn 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will 2H-inch per grow these in quantities ourselves: 100 inno Champlon,red.$6 OOper 100: $50 OOper 1000. $3 00 $27 00 Philadelphia, light pink. $6.00 per 100: $=0 OOper 22 00 3 00 27 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 1000 Wlnsor, $2(1 00 per 1000. Scarlet Glow. $25 00 22 00 300 27 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 per 1000. Gorgeous. $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. ' SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. :S~SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 6S4. 224 The American Florist. Feb. 20, Lower Prices on flowers E^x^^^AM W iliAC Stems 3 to 4 feet long; very choice flowers, t.a91C;r ■.■ll^JS %\Q.0Q per 100, or $1.50 per dozen. DflQ^Q Very choice quality in all lengths of stem. We especially recommend our Shawyer, ■^^^^^ as at this time of year it is the finest Pink Rose in the market. ^^M|«a4||v*|^ Our big fancy Red Carnation, the BcUC Washbum, at 4c, is the best ^^*** "*'"*^**^ buy in the market. It is the American Beauty of the Carnation family. Fancy Pink and White Carnations, 3c to 4c, depending on market conditions. We handle Bruns' Valley, Jurgens' and Cochrane's Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus and other bulbous flowers, so have the finest stock coming in this market. CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES. Per doz. Specials, stems 48 in. and over $6.00 to $6,00 36 in. stems 4.00 24 to 30 in. stems 3.00 18 to 24 in. stems $2.00 to 2.B0 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killamey. Specials, extra long stems Ivong Medium length stems Per 100 $10.00 8.00 6.00 Short length stems 3.00 to 4.00 Rhea Reid-Bulgaria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $10.00 to $12.00 L,ong 8.00 to 10.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 15 in B.OOto 8.00 Shorter stems 4.00 to 5.00 Carnations. Per loo Fancy red, very choice $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice $3.00 to 4.00 Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 to 4.00 Easter Lilies.. per doz., $1.50 10.00 Lily oi the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites 2.00 Tulips 2.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 3.00 Sweet Peas, assorted colors l.OOto 1.50 Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to 3.00 Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, lU., and Greggs Station, lU. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. VALENTINE DAY TRADE BEST EVER. The Valentine day trade this year was very good, and the best that the local florists have ever experienced. Both the local and out-of-town demand were brisk and stock in all lines cleaned up at an early hour at good prices. American Beauty, Richmond, Milady, Rhea Reid and all other red roses were in brisk demand and the same holds good with red carnations, red tulips, etc. Roses and carnations in general were both good property, and it was almost impossible at times to supply the demand. Violets and orchids .sold quickly, and there was also a good call for lily of the valley. Sweet peas never sold better this sea- son than they did for Valentine's day, but the supply was limited and what stock did reach the market brought fancy prices. Miscellaneous seasona- ble cut flowers, such as jonquils, Paper White narcissi, gladioli, pansies and freesia all sold well, and taken all in all, everything salable was disposed of with the possible exception of the late shipments on Sunday morning and everyone was more than satisfied with the amount of business that was done and the prices that were realized. The retail florists advertised quite exten- sively in the daily papers on the Fri- day before Valentine's day and also had very elaborate window displays which were so tempting that the public could not help taut drop in and spend a few dollars. Plants sold well with the re- lllinois State Florists' Ass'n Annual Meeting: and Exhibition To be Held at Urbana, March 2=3. tail florists but cut flowers cleaned up at an early hour and several trips to tlifi market were made by the larger florists who advertised and did not ex- pect to do as large a business as they did. Business has shown a gradual improvement since last October and according to a ma.iority of the whole- salers January in 1915 was much bet- ter than January in 1914 and It ap- pears as if the same will hold good for February if the balance of the month is anywhere at all good. Stock is more plentiful this week and while prices are not quite as firm as they have been there is not any too much stock around at present even though the Lenten season has opened and a quiet week was expected. RANDALL AND AMLlNd FIRE. The E. C. Amling Co. and A. L. Randall Co. stores located in the four- story Stewart building at 00-68-70 East Randolph street, in the heart of the great central cut flower market, were completely destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, February 14. The alarm was turned in shortly after two o'clock, and when the fire department arrived on the scene, the building was already a mass of flames, and it was only by hard work that the fire was kept from spreading to the Yale building on the east in. which Foehl- mann Bros. Co. is located, and the building adjoining on the west. It seems that the fire started on the top floor and worked down, for the roof fell shortly after the firemen arrived and when the blaze was extinguished, only the second floor and walls re- mained standing. Both firms carried insurance and while the damage to ^9^5- The American Florist. 225 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. BEAUTIES Plenty of Beauties for everybody in all lengths of stems at prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per dozen. ROSES-CARNATIONS Our supply of both is always so large that we can supply you when others cannot. Current Price List. ■■ — AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra fancy 30-36-inch stems 24-inch stems 20-inch stems Short stems Per do2. $5 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 to $12 00 Select 8 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 White RSlarney.... 1^,"'?'^ My Maryland < XfiSv- Sliiburst ) Medmm Mrs. Aaron Ward.. short... Specials. . Select.... Mrs. Chas. Russell ) Medium., Short... Roses, our selection, per 100 Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 Per Doz. $2 50 2 00 1 50 75 to 1 00 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 to $4 00 300 1 50 select - 2 00 to Sweet Peas 1 00 to Harrlsii..perdoz., $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to Violets 75 to Smilax per doz., $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per buBcb..50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucothoe Sprays, p«r 100 75c to 4 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Headquarters for the finest Beauties now obtainable. Try us on your next order and you will be surprised what splendid flowers you will receive for the money. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Tulips, Paper Whites, Romans, Jonquils, Freesias, Orchids, Etc. Ctiirrenl: I^rloe X^ist:. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. $5 00 3 50 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 ROSES, our selection. 4 00 Long stems $4 00 to 36-inch stems 24 to 30-inch stems. 20-inch stems 18-inch stems 12 to 15-inch stems. 1 00 to W.Killarney Killarney " Brilliant Ward Fancy.. (■Med.... Sunburst | Short.. Carnations, common.. Fancy Splits Per 100 $10 00 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 Valley Violets (double) Violets (single) Jonquils Gladioli Freesia (choice white) 2 00 to 3 00 to 50 to 50 to 3 00 to 6 00 to 3 00 to 3 00 4 00 1 BO 4 00 75 75 4 00 8 00 4 CO Subject to Change Without Notice. Per 100 Paper Whites $3 00 to $4 00 Romans 3 00 to 4 00 Lilies per doz., 1 Callas per doz., 1 Sweet Peas Smilax per doz., Adiantum Asparagus Strings.ea., Asp. PlumosuS bunch, Fancy Ferns . per 1000, Wild Smilax.. per case, Boxwood. ..per lb., 25c; 50 lbs. Leucothoe Sprays Mexican Ivy 60 to 50 to 75 to 35 to 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 00 76 50 2 50 6 00 7 50 75 75 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., 161 N. Wabash Ave., '"" »™»-H"r3 CHICAGO 226 The American Florist. Feb. 20, WIETOR BROS. 162N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock* Prices Right. Beauties-Roses the E. C. Amling- Co.'s establishment was caused mostly by water the A. L. Randall Co.'s entire store ajid stock of supplies were completely destroyed by fire. In both instances the fire just missed the offices and consequently all the records were saved, although they were somewhat badly damaged by water. The only damage that Poehl- mann Bros. Co. suffered was from water which leaked into John Poehl- mann's private office on the second floor, but the loss itself is nothing to speak of. In spite of the fire both the A. L. Randall Co. and E. C. Amling Co. opened for business on Sunday, the day of the fire, when all the shipping orders were filled on time and the lo- cal trade was taken care of. The Am- ling Co. used the rear of Harry C. Rowe's store and the Randall Co. ac- cepted the kind offer of Kyle & Foer- ster to do business at their place un- til other quarters could be secured. The wholesale florists all did what they could to assist the two firms in conducting their business while their establishments were on fire and both the Randall and Amling companies wish to thank them for their kind offers of assistance. The E. C. Amling Co. is now com- fortably located in its new quarters in the Federal Life building at 166 North Michigan ave., where business under the able management of John Michelsen is going along uninterrupted as though nothing at all had hap- pened. The store has been equipped like it was before and everything is again in running order and while the firm has experienced the unpleasant- ness of a fire, everyone is making the best of the situation and all the cus- tomers are being treated with the same efficient service as in the past. The A. L. Randall Co. is now located in the Goodyear building at 177-179 North Michigan avenue, almost directly op- posite the Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation establishment and the new E. C. Amling Co. store. Randall's cut flower department has been filling or- ders right on time since the fire, and while service in the supply depart- ment was affected somewh.at, orders are now being filled from new fresh .stock in both domestic and imported goods from stock in the firm's out- lying warehouses, and from stock shipments that are being rushed from the east and elsewhere. The basket and wire work factory is again in running order and a new supply of chiffons and ribbons is due. Frank Johnson who has so successfully man- aged the firm in the past is leaving nothing undone to get affairs in work- ing order as early as possible and feels that none of the customers will be Inconvenienced In the slightest. H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES. Secy. > \^ INC. ^^ ^ Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Ribbons and Chlttons Our Specialty YOU CANNOT buy our quality of Flowers elsewhere at a lower price, — and— YOU CANNOT buy our quality of service elsewhere AT ANY PRICE. Very truly yours, Percy Jones. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY BUSINESS. The retail florists all report a rec- ord breaking Valentine's day business with a brisk demand for both cut flow- ers and plants and a good cleanup in all lines. Everywhere one went in the city all the stores had neatly ar- ranged window displays and carried such fine lines of stock that one could not help but drop in and buy. Arnold's Valentine box made a big hit this year and so did Hughes' box. Violets sold well and the prices were very rea- sonable, stock selling from 50 cents per bunch up at retail. Friday, February 12, was an unusually good day and so was Saturday, but on Sunday the rainy weather put a damper on trade, otherwise it would have been much better. Lily of the valley in pots and in pans was featured everywhere and sold well. A. Lange, Fleischmann, George Wienhoeber, Samuelson, and Krnst Wienhoeber Co. carried big ad- vertisements in the dailv papers on the Friday before Valentine day, and those that did report splendid results and agree that printers' ink on this occasion proved to be a mighty good investment. A. Lange on East Madison street ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley, had about all the business that he and his store force could conveniently handle and while a brisk demand was experienced for the $1.00 box of flow- ers, plants and other stock sold well, and the store ■ was nearly always crowded with customers. The best ever is the report at this establishment in regard to the St. Valentine day busi- ness. The Alpha Floral Co. had a splen- did showing of stock at its store in South Wabash avenue in both cut (lowers and blooming plants, but the latter sold best at this place, especially lily of the valley in pots, azaleas, cy- clamens, hyacinths, etc. George Wienhoeber had a large six foot heart of red frieze in addition to a fine line of cut flowers in his Valen- I9I5- The American Florist. 227 H. B. KENNICOTT, President. F. KENNICOTT REILLY, Vice-President* Established 1883 Incorporated 1892 KENNICOTT Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO THE HOUSE OF QUALITY Don't take our word for it give us a trial order and let us show you. ROSES CARNATIONS FREESIAS, JONQUILS FANCY VALLEY, DAFFODILS PAPER WHITES AND VIOLETS, TULIPS FANCY TULIPS SWEET PEAS OF COURSE KENNICOTT'S HAVE A COMPLETE STOCK OF WIRE DESIGNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS Large stock of everything that a Retail Florist needs. All orders will be filled promptly. Write for Catalog. JOSEPH ZISKA & SONS Wholesale Dealers in Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. 151-153 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ii28 The American Florist. Feb. 20, SLIGHTLY DISFIGIRED BIT STILL l^ THE RING rpiRE destroyed our store at 68-70 East Randolph Street, early Sunday morning, February 14, but business is going along as usual and we are now located in new quarters in the Federal Life Building, at 166 North Michigan Avenue. The greater part of the damage we sufiered was more from water than fire, but all our records were saved and every order was filled on time on Sunday the day of the fire, in other quarters as though nothing at all happened. Our new store was open for business at the regular time, not a sale was lost — and while we are slightly disfigured we are still in the ring with the largest and most complete line of Cut Flowers and Greens, and are giving our customers the same high service and the same high quality of stock as in the past. Be Sure Your Order Always Goes to E. O. Aixxlins: Co Largest and Most Centrally Located Wholesale Cut Flower House in Chicago. 166 North Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. L. D. Phones: Central 1977-1978. tine day window display, and his offer of a buncti of violets delivered post- paid anywhere for .$1.00 was a' win- ner. Everything- sold well, but violets had the call at this store, over .lO.OOO being- disposed of according- to the pro- prietor. Schiller, the Florist, reports an in- crease in the Valentine day business at the West Madison street store with the demand best for violets. George Asmus says that Valentine Day trade h^as shown a big improvement each year at this establishment and that it is getting to be quite a big flower day. Schiller's North Side store also had a fine Valentine day business. O. J. Friedman had a splendid dis- play of neatly arranged baskets of bulbous flowers, etc.. at his South Michigan avenue store, and featured a special valentine box of his own for this occasion. Business was very good and he did more business than he ex- pected to. The George Wittbold Co. enjoyed a splendid Valentine day business and did much better than last year, cut flowers of all kinds selling well. Vio- lets had their usual good call, but ro.ses were all in brisk demand. The Bohannon Floral Co. had a mag- nificent display of orchids, sweet pea.s and other cut flowers at its East Mon- roe street store and enjoyed splendid business. A handsome new 40 h. p. Overland delivery car was used to make deliveries on Dan Cupid's day. The FleLschmann Floral Co. had on display a large quantity of bulbous flowers in pans and baskets as well as a large supply of other seasonable cut flowers and was well pleased with the Valentine day trade in general. Violets had a splendid call as usual. Mangel, the Palmer House Florist. had a very pretty Valentine window of neatly arranged baskets of cut flow- AMLING'S AND RANDALL'S FIRE-'WRECKED BUILDING AT CHICAGO.— See Page ! ers, etc., and enjoyed a better Valen- tine day business then he did last year. The Atlas Floral Co. on East Ran- dolph street had a pretty window dis- play the whole week before Valentine day, a change being- made each day. Business was very good at this store, and according to Mrs. Irene Williams, it could not have been much better. Harry C. Rowe had a dandy display at his new store in North Wabash avenue and also did a nice business. H. N. Bruns says that the Valen- tine day trade at his Madison street store was almost as good as an ordin- ary Easter business with bulbous stock of all kinds in best demand. Roses and carnations brought better prices than they did last year, but violets sold at very reasonable prices this year. J9I5- The American Florist. 229 NO INTERRIPTION TO BUSINESS Regarding the big fire which completely destroyed our building on Sunday morning, February 14, we wish to announce that there will be no interruption whatever to business and that we are now located in temporary quarters at 177-179 North Michigan Avenue. Positively No Delay in CUT FLOWER Shipments. Every order will be filled in the same prompt manner as in the past. Most of our Sunday shipments went out as usual from quarters secured while the fire was still raging. : Service in Supply Department Interrupted 24 Hours. Our entire stock of supplies was destroyed by fire with exception of what was stored in our outlying warehouses, but all Domestic and Imported Supplies are now available and all orders will be filled from the new fresh stock in our outlying warehouses and incoming shipments. We want orders to continue to arrive. Send them all to A. L. Randall Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 177-179 North Michigan Ave., CHICAGO XOTES. O. Johnson of the Batavia Green- house Co. is well pleased with the business outlook and says that the sales the past month were very good. He adds that if business was as good last November as it was last month his firm would have added a couple of new houses to its range this spring. but conditions were so unsatisfactory and uncertain then that it was de- cided to postpone building until some future date. The Garland Manufacturing Co. is building a fine new steel boiler shed for Sol Garland at Des Plaines and is also repairing his greenhouses, which were damaged by fire recently. A brisk demand is being experienced for the "Little Wonder" rose nozzle which sells for ;i."j cents each and is to be found in use at nearly all the leading commercial establishments in this and other vicinities where roses are grown. Xit Kruchten. when interviewed at John Kruchten's wholesale store this week, says that some of the carna- tion plants in his greenhouses are re- covering from the effects of the dam- age done by gas several weeks ago, but that plants of the variety Victory seem to have suffered most and ap- pear to be completely destroyed. Tim Matchen, who is now operating a retail store at Indiana Harbor, is going- to open a new establishment at East Chicago, March 1. He has al- ready placed the order for his new refrigerator with Buchbinder Bros, of this city. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation now has the E. C. Amling Co. and the A. L. Randall Co. as neigh- bors. The Amling-' store is only a few doors south and the Randall "store is directly across the street. Peter Sroczyniski, probably better known as "Big Pete," as he is often familiarly called, is confined to the St. Luke's hospital where he underwent an operation for gall stones February 15. Mrs. Kuehnel of the Auburn Florist, ~?A West Seventy-ninth stree^t, who has been confined to her home for some time by a serious accident, is able to be about again. Chas. W. McKellar and wife expect to leave about March 1 for San Fran- cisco, Calif., to spend a month or so at the Panama-Pacific exposition. A. T. Pyfer says that carnations never sold better for Valentine dav at the Chicago Carnation Gfiy's store than they did this year. ■ ■ W. N. Rudd is scheduled for a two weeks' course of lectures at the Illi- nois State University, commencing February 23. The Fair placed an order this week for a florist refrigerator with Buch- binder Bros, of this city. 230 The American Florist. Feb. 20, N. J. Wietor reports that both the local and shipping- demand were brisk at Wietor Bros.' store for Valentine day, and their boolis show a big in- crease over last year. Roses and car- nations sold exceptionally well, but American Beauty roses had the call and cleaned up at an early hour. This firm is now in good crop with both roses and carnations, and the quality of the American Beauties that they are cutting is all that can be desired. Otto W. Frese says that the Val- entine day trade was very good at Poelhmann Bros. Co.'s store this year and stock of all kinds had a brisk call and cleaned up early. In the supply department everything is going along nicely now, although it looked for a time Sunday when the big Are was raging next door as if T. E. Waters would be without a home next day. Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store is begin- ning to look pretty classy as the al- terations progress and when every- thing is completed will enable the store force to handle the orders to bet- ter advantage. The wire working de- partment is pretty busy now filling orders that are constantly being booked. Joseph Ziska & Sons are doing a nice business in supplies and Ray- mond has been kept bu-sy with his delivery car in trying to distribute the orders as fast as Joseph and John fill them. The demand for wire designs has been very brisk of late and a new catalogue is ready for distribution. At Percy Jones' store the Valentine day trade was surprisingly good and Saturday, February ].3, was the best Saturday that the firm has experienced. Everything went like hot cakes and while every order was filled in full, there was no surplus left when the store closed for the day. John Sinner .says that with one ex- ception every order that Sinner Bros, received from their carnation cutting advertisement in The American Florist was accompanied with a good sized check, and that the exception has al- ready been paid. At J. A. Budlong's store one cannot help but admire the splendid quality of the roses that firm is cutting now and Phil Schupps says that the de- mand so far has cleaned up the sup- ply. The Raedlein Basket Co. has a big display of all the latest styles in Raster baskets at its Milwaukee ave- nue salesroom and cordially invites all its customers to call and inspect same. THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS ROSES i CARNATIONS Nice, large supply of Roses and Carnations in all the leading varieties, and in all grades- at prices that will surely meet with your approval. If you have never bought any stock from us, there is no better time to start than the present, and we are confident that a trial order will prove that we are in as good a position to supply you with stock as well and even better than any other house jn this or any other market. Large Crop of Fancy Freesias Always rpmeraber thiit we are headquarters for fancy Freesias and can also take care of you in grand style on Tulips, Narcissus, Violets, Sweet Peas, Valley, Lilies and everything else that is seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Our line is always so complete thatif any particular item is desired and is to be had, it is usually at our estii blishmeiit. n^^ We^e Wholesalers Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phone Central 3284. Chicago Killarney and White Killarney $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. Exceptionally well grown stock. Nice large heads on strong stems, well laden with luxuriant foliage. One of Chicago's leading Retail Florists always uses our roses and has never yet made a complaint. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago EVERYTHING Cut Flowers m Greens Send all your orders where they will receive the proper attention. THE NEW LlVfi WIRE. tcSi«a.:nk: Co. Wholesale Florists, 179-181-183 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Erne & Klingel are receiving very fancy Butterfly sweet peas now in ad- dition to their usual fine line of stock. To-bak-ine and Nico-fume are still handled in quantity at this store. George Reinberg is booking quite a number of orders for rooted rose cut- tings, and bench rose plants now, and almost every mail brings in new or- ders. George C. "Weiland was well pleased with the Valentine day trade at M. Weiland's store in Evanston, which was the best that has been experienced yet. Hoerber Bros, will grow the new roses, Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia, next season at their Des Plaines green- houses. s Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E Mention the American Florist when writing Harry Nicholson, foreman of H. W. Buckbee's carnation range at Rock- ford, visited friends here February 14. The Frank Floral Co. is showing a nice line of bulbous flowers now and is supplying its trade with fancy ferns. 19^5- The American Florist. 23 L ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. g'rS^JSJ'o'f Cut Flowers Telepbone Randolph 2768. Greenhonses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog John Poehlmann was given quite a scare early Sunday morning-, Febru- ary 14, when a Pinkerton man called him up at his home about four o'clocli telling him that the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store was afire. He immediately called up his brother August at Mor- ton Grove, notifying him of the news and made a quick trip in his auto to the store to find out that their store was safe, but had a narrow escape, for it adjoins the Stewart building in which the E. C. Amling Co. and the A. L. Randall Co. were located and which was completely destroyed by fire. Au- gust Poehlmann reached the scene shortly after he was notified and the writer can just about imagine how long it took him to make the flying trip in his Winton Six to the city from Morton Grove. Bassett & Washburn were unable to supply the demand for their new car- nation Belle Washburn for Lincoln's . birthday and Valentine day at $6.00 per 100 and over Ip per cent of the orders for this splendid variety had to be refused. Business was very good at this house the past week and so good that Mr. Washburn will give his able assistant, Mrs. Horton, a vacation so that she can take in the sights at the Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco, and be back before the Easter rush. Mrs. Horton will leave for the Golden Gate city March 3. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have expe- rienced a splendid shipping business right along, but Mr. Vaughan says that the out-of-town demand was sur- prisingly large and which also holds good for the city trade. American Beauty roses never sold better for Val- entine day, and while red roses and red carnations were in best demand, other stock sold well in all lines and a grand cleanup was the result. At Peter Reinberg's store the re- port for Valentine day is that it was the best in three years, with the ship- ping trade very heavy. Orders for roses were refused from other out-of- town wholesale markets, but all the regular customers were taken care of. Mr. Reinberg recovered sufficiently from his recent illness to make his regular visits to the store this week. Kyle & Foerster kindly offered the use of their store to the A. L. Ran- dall Co. on Sunday, February 14, which enabled that firm to get all its orders out on schedule time. The florists did all they could to assist both of the firms in every way possible for those whose stores were destroyed and it J. a BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAOO. "n^S- .=^ CUT FLOWERS Flower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. VloMe Hover MM'KeU Current Price List Perdoz, Roses. Beanty, specials " 36-in.... 30-in.... 24 in.. . 20-in.. ., IS-in. .. 12-in.... S6 00 500 4 00 SCO 2 00 1 50 7501 CO Per 100 " Killarney Brilliant 4 00@1S 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@12 00 " Richmond 4 00@15 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 ■• Rhea Reid 4 00015 00 " My Maryland 4 00@12 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@30 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00@15 00 '• Milady 4 00@15 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 On@12 00 ■■ Hadley 4 00@15 00 •' Ophelia 4 00@15 00 " Our selection 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas...per doz 4 00 to 6 00 Freesias 3 00®4 00 Gladiolui (Southern) 6 00 Gardenias $6.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Stevia 1 50® 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 00® 2 00 Tulips 400 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 750 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 750 1 00 Ferns " 2 50 Galax " 1000125 Leucothoe 75® 1 00 Mexican Ivy....per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumo8usStrin8rs..each. 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00®2 50 Soreneeri, Plumosns Sprays 3 000 4 00 boxwood. 25c per lb. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 last Randolph St., • - Chicago Telepbone, Central 328 w. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster AVHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago LoDi Diitanc* Phone. Randolph 3019 John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers ^ Budlong's eBIug Ribbon Valley. was pleasing to note the friendly feel- ing that existed. Anton Then's many friends will re- gret to hear that he ffactured his arip when he slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk about a week ago. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Qeorge Reinbers: Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beant;, Richmond, KlUamey and While KlUamey roses. All orders giren prompt attention. Try nt. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO WietorBros. WholesaU CUT FLOWERS All tflUsraph aDd telephoDC orders ffiven prompt atteatioD. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Smith & Young Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers and SnppGes 228 East Ohio Street INDIANATOUS. IND. 232 The American Florist. Feb. 20, EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best quality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., IZth and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. Otto Amling-. of Maywood, is the proud father of a baby girl who ar- rived on the morning of Wednesday, February IC. This is the only girl in the A. F. Amling family and it is needless to add that the little stranger is more than welcome. Zech & Mann are supplying their many customers with fancy freesias which they are handling in quantity. The Valentine day business was a rec- ord breaker at this store and every- thing in cut flowers was in brisk de- mand. Weiland & Risch are again cutting heavily in Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, but the demand for this variety is always so brisk at this house that there is hardly ever any surplus. Visitors : Edw. Amerpohl, Janes- ville, Wis.; C. J. Reardon, Davenport, la.; A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alta., Can. Phlladclplila. ST. VALENTINE BUSINESS HEAVY. The feature of the week was the demand for St. Valentine's day. All the retail men were busy, or expected to be, for this floral festival, and stocked up according to their volume of business. The result was that all the wholesalers' big boxes were en- tirely cleaned up by Saturday morn- ing, and buyers stood around awaiting their chances on the various consign- ments as they arrived. The crops on nearly all the roses still run light, and prices hold firm. What little stock there is runs very good. The Killarney Brilliant appears to be mak- ing good, owing possibly to the rather uncertain color of the older sort. Some good Russells and Shawyers are com- ing in; also Mock, which commands about 50 per cent more than the other PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW MARCH 23-25, sorts, its long stems and large buds bringing it next to the American Beauty in si?e. r The American Beauty still holds back with prices out of sight, .$9 per dozen being asked for the specials. While we hear stories of splendid looking beds of carna- tions, they appear to be scarce, the price for specials being boosted to five cents. Violets were the only really plentiful flower on the mar- ket; there were quantities of singles and New York doubles, the latter at .$7,.50 per thousand. Gardenias cleaned up very well, all specials being bought up on sight at top prices. There were plenty of cattleyas, the specials being offered in quantity at low prices. Daffodils had an inning and sold well all week, they being largely used in the boxes of spring flowers, which are now the leading features of the store trade. Good plumosus sprays are scarce, the demand exceeding the sup- ply. Any one with a crop of this useful green, or maidenhair, will find good sale for it in this market. Sweet peas were in great demand, all shipments being practically sold before they ar- rived. The Spencers are superb and the Blanche Ferry is "the best seller. NOTES. The carnation night at the next meeting of the florists' club, March 2, will give the growers with promising seedlings, a good opportunity to make bids for popularity. Each shipment VlioMeHowerM^KeU Boston, Feb. 17. Per 100 Ro«e». Beauty 5 00@35 00 Killarney Queen 2 50@ 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney, 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 •• Hadley 1 00@10 00 " Cardinal 100(812 00 " Mock 1 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Cha«. Russell 1 00@12 00 Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 Milady 1 00@ 8 00 " Ward and Hillinedon 1 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 50@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas S0@ 1 CO Violets, single ^S& 1 00 medium 50® 75 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 select 1 50® 3 00 Buffalo, Feb, 17, Roses, Beauty, special, doz., 7 00 " fancy, " 5 00 " " extra " 4 00 No. 1, " 3 CO Per 100 No.2 4 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@10 00 " Hillingdon 2 00® 5 00 Richmond 300®1000 Sunburst '. 4 00®10 00 " Ward 4 00® 6 00 »■," J?^^i;-; 4 00@10 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 8 00@12 00 Calla Lilies 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 40 00@60 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 Violets 50© 60 Daffodils 2 000 3 00 Freesia 3 00® 4 00 Mignonette 4 00® 5 00 Paper Whites ] 50® 2 00 Peas 50@ 1 50 Stevia 1 00 Tulips 2 50® 3 00 Asparagus, per hunch.. 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati, Feb. 17. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00@$4 00 PerlOO Killarney 4 00® 8 00 My Maryland 4 000 8 00 Richmond 4 00® 8 00 , .," Taft 4 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00® 15 00 Asparagus Plumosus. .per bcb., 25c Carnations 2 000 3 00 Hyacinths 4 00® 5 00 Orchids, per doz 3 00® 3 50 Violets 35® 75 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 350 75 Jonquils 3 00® 4 00 Rubrum Lilies 4 00® 8 00 St. Louis, Feb. 17. Per IOC Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 4 000 6 00 " Killarney 4 OOSlO 00 " White Killarney 6 OOSlO 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00® 6 00 Sunburst 6 00®10 00 ■ Ophelia 8 00®12 50 Valley 4 00 Carnations 2 500 4 OO Orchids 35 00@SO 00 Rubrum g oo Violets 40® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu., 2S@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu..25@60 Harrisii I0(IOai2 50 Jonquils 4 00 Tulips 3 00 .Acacia per bu., $3 00 Ferns perlOOO. 2 00 Leucothoe per 100. 60 Galax per 1000. 125 BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let US send you a trial order. 1225 Race St.. Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-84-36 East Third St. CINCINNATI, OHIO Cofislgnments Solicited. Complete Stock ol Florists' Greens and Supplie* Mention the American Florist when viritinit Manufactnrers and Importers of Florists' Supplies THE MCGALLUM CO., ^'S»,°S? Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beantles, RusseUs, Mock Kiliamey, Sonburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 RaRSteadSL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. § Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley, sent express prepaid to Secretary- David Rust, will be well .staged, and be sure of action by the club's com- mittee. The essay committee were fortunate in securing- E. A. Harvey of Brandywine Summit, Pa., a carnation specialist, as the essayist of the even- ing. There will no doubt be a banner attendance. There is to be a new wholesale house in this city. Stuart H. Miller, who has been the first lieutenant to Edward Reid for some twelve years, is to open up a commission business ne.xt door to his old employer, at 1017 Ranstead street. Mr. Miller is well versed in the business, enterprising and a hard worker. He has the best wishes of his old employer and the trade gen- erally for his success. Edward Reid is a great friend of the carnation, and spends some of his spare time motoring among his grow- ers. He recently visited Mrs. Sarah I. .Smith's houses at Secane, Pa., and saw the finest growth and crops of flowers he had ever seen grown by man or woman. Mrs. Smith is a very- enthusiastic carnationist, and also suc- ceeds with violets. 19^5- The American Florist. 233 Everything in the line of Cut Flowera, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greening Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs. (about 10,000 to 11.000 pins.) Price, per box. $1.50: 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wbolesale Florist, 1324 pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WN. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Bi>tiiL.D.nioiiei, ST. LOUIS, MO. mjllts anl ETciTtliuiE m Siasoi always on liand ^NDLEL HOLESALE FLORAL 1310 PineSt,STLOinS MO. Central 1474 Olive Choice carnations, snapdragons, lily of thie valley and gardenias are leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. The largest stocli of American Beauty roses in the country is seen here, but little is said of them now as they are nearly all sold in advance. W. K. Harris cut and marketed 500.- 000 Golden Spur daffodils, during the last weeli of January and the first week of February, twelve workin.e days. Their market was in all the large cities of the east. Robert Craig Co. reports the Easter rose stock to be coming on in first class shape. An immense crop of giganteum lilies and several houses of hydrangeas are also features of their stock. Berger Bros, report more business than flowers the past week, but their growers assure them that they will very shortly be able to supply all their needs. The M. Rice Co. has recovered its breath after the St. Valentine's day rush. Their heart basket was a great hit. They promise another sensation for Easter. Killarneys. white and pink, are now in crop again wath the Joseph Hea- cock Co. Very select cattleyas are also a feature. L. P. VoUers cleaned up all the red carnations February 11. having a large order for a school commence- ment. K. Peoria. Ii.t,. — The Siebenthal & Nel- son Flower Store, successor to the Rue Floral Co., has opened one of the most up-to-date flower shops in the city at 408 Main street. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245 448 MU- waukee St., P.O. Box 208. Mllwaukee.Wls Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Supplies and Wire Designs. CjH m^ m I ^ mm 1^ I WholeMilo Florist. • A* IVUC1IIN9 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe flower MM^KeU Philadelphia, Feb. 17. Per 100 Rose., Beauty, extra 60 00@75 00 6rst 15 00@25 00 •• Mr«, Chas, Russell 8 00@15 00 '• Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 •' Hadley 8 00012 00 •• Bulgiria 6 00@10 00 " Sunburst 6 00@12 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyai 25 00050 00 Lilium Harriaii 8 00@lO 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 2 00 Violets 75@ 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00@ 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. SO Pittsburgh, Feb, 17. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 75 00 fancy 60 00 extra 30 00 No.l 15 00 " Killarney 3 000 8 00 " My Maryland 3 000 8 00 " Sunburst 3 000 8 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 000 6 00 •' Sweetheart 2 000 3 00 Carnations 2 00(f 3 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies I 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 00 Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch, $1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35040 " Sprays per bunch, 35040 Chicago Bowling:. rLOIilSTS' NORTlt CHICAGO LE.\GUE SCORES, 1st 2d 3d Game Game Game ,T. Iluolmer 154 194 IH.I Loiuian 180 155 129 Zccb 142 . 168 188 Price 197 175 213 Olsem 171 158 160 Totals 844 850 845 RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippexi in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNIN6 Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. MlLWAOKEH, Feb. 17. Roses. Beauty, per d02.. 2 000 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 4 Ward. Sunburst 4 Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 Richmond 3 Carnations 2 Lilies per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c 050c Sweet Peas Valley 2 Violets Tulips. Freesia 2 Daffodils. Trumpets Romans, Paper Whites 2 PerlOO 00010 00 00010 00 00025 00 00010 00 000 4 00 750 2 00 000 4 00 500 1 00 CO© 3 00 300 000 3 00 Hou.STON, TEX. — At a meeting of the Houston Florists' Club, February 2, at the Chamber of Commerce, the pro- posed "Houston pretty yard contest" was discussed. Plans for the fall flower show were also taken under consideration. 234 The American Florist. Feb. 20, Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords C.S. cSbCo. NEW YORK CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO., Inc., JUST RECEIVED:— Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valley Pips Lilium Formosum, 7/9-in., case of 230 bulbs, $15.00 Lilium Multiflorum, 7/9-in.. case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. Lilium Giganteum, 7/9 in , case of 300 bulbs, $16.50. Per 1000, from $12.00 to $16.00 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK New York. MARKET UNCHANGED. There is no change worthy of note in the cut flower situation. St. Valen- tine's day made some business for some of the large stores, but at others it was stated that they noted little change. All kinds of roses are increas- ing in supply and nobody can foretell what prices will be at the end of this week. Carnations seera to be holding their own. Such stock as Georgeous is wholesaling as high as $6 per 100. There is fine stock of Mrs. Ward, NEW YORK SPRING .SHOW JIARCH 17-23. Matchless and other productions that bring $4 to $5 per 100. On Saturday, February 13, there was quite a lively movement in orchids. On that day, the "violet men" put up the price of violets to 50 cents per 100. On Sun- day morning violets could be bought for $1.50 per 1,000. There is an enorm- ous supply of tulips, narcissi and freesias and the end is not yet. James K. Allen will remove May 1 to more CQmmodious quarters at 118 West 28th street. Scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club, Thursday, February 11, were as follows : 1st 2d Game Game J. Mlesem ; 171 179 W. P. Pord 213 158 C. W. Scott 156 167 A. M. Henshaw ; 149 168 W. Plerson 157 164 A. Schanzer 118 132 H. C. Riedel 172 203 W. H. Siebrecht 155 161 R. J. Irwin 151 157 P. Jacobson 144 163 F. Nlquet 176 166 J. Nlquet 153 140 I. Fenrieh 159 167 I Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Socletyk There was a large and enthusias- tic attendance at the monthly meet- ing of this society held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., Friday evening. February 12, President W. J. Sealey in the chair. Several new members were elected, and a number of pro- posals for membership were received and placed on file. It was voted to hold the fall exhibition again this year and dates will be announced later. Among the visitors present were : W. J. Collins, of Carters Tested Seeds. Boston, Mass.; A. L. Rickards, of Stumpp & Walter Co., New York; Chas. H. Totty, M. C. Ebel and Arthur Herrington, Madison, N. J. Each In turn spoke briefly, complimenting the society on its progress, and the fine monthly exhibitions that are a fea- ture of each meeting. Mr. Herrington, who has been appointed manager of the national flower show that will be held in New York, March 17-23-, spoke at length, outlining the plans that have been made to make the exhibi- tion of 1915 a success that is expected to eclipse all previous efforts in this direction. The support of our mem- bers is anticipated. The Hon. John M. Brown, mayor of Stamford, made a few remarks, and assured the mem- bers of his best wishes and hearty support. "Coniferous Trees that Thrive and Are Adapted to Climatic Conditions of the Counties of Fairfield, Conn., and Westchester, N. Y.," was the sub- ject chosen by Henry Kelly, of New 1=] 1= THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers Canaan, Conn., who delivered his lec- ture in a straightforward and com- prehensive manner, describing plant- ing methods, suggestions for group- ing, and methods for combating in- sect pests and diseases that some evergreens are subject to. Mr. Kelly was accorded a rising vote of thanks for his instructive and interesting lec- ture. The same honors were also ac- corded to Thos. Ryan, of Portchester, N. Y., who read an essay on "Sweet Pea Culture for Exhibition," which was well received and replete with helpful cultural hints. A feature of the meeting was the competition for the prizes offered by John Canning, of Ardsley, N. Y., for the best vase of roses, any variety. Jas. Stuart won the first prize with a grand vase of Killarney Brilliant. The second prize was awarded to Robt. Grunnert for a fine vase of the same variety. The commercial section was represented by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., and Renter & Sons, Westerly, R. I. Mr. Totty showed a fine quartet of new roses, Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Geor- geous, Mrs. Geo. Gordon and Septem- ber Morn. All were very fine and re- ceived high commendation. Reuter & Sons staged a fine vase each of Kil- larney Brilliant and Crimson Queen tha't ' attracted a lot of attention and were highly commended by the judges. In the non-competitive exhibit a dis- play of cyclamens from Jas. Linane was very highly commended; bunch of violets from Carl Hankenson re- ceived a vote of thanks; display of Primula malacoides from A. Wynne received honorable mention; vase of new winter flowering sweet peas from Patrick Fairfield, vote of thanks. A cultural certificate was awarded to Robt. Allen for a grand vase of mig- nonette that was exceptional in size and vigor; vote of thanks to A. Wynne for vase of stocks. Honorable men- tion was accorded to W. H. Fisher for display of carnations. Robt. Grunnert received the same honors for a fine vase of carnations. Honor- able mention was given to Robt. Al- len for display of cinerarias. P. W. Popp was highly commended for a combination of miniature pink hya- cinths and lily of the valley, and the same exhibitor received honorable mention for a specimen plant of Erica codonodes. The next meeting will be held March 12 at 7:30 p. m. A prize will be offered for the best exhibit at the meeting. P. W. Popp, Cor. Sec'y. Providence, R. I. ST. VALENTINE BUSINESS GOOD. Valentine business was all that the trade could wish for this year; all stock sold exceptionally well, and the stock was A No. 1. Violets had a very heavy demand and sold in bunches of 100 and I.^jO. Sweet peas also had a heavy de- mand and sold out early. Corsages of marguerites were sold. Cyclamens sold JOHN YOUNG vrkoleiale Commiisloii norlst 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. I wish to assure my friendi tbrouifhout th« country that all orders to be shipped, will receiya my personal attention. Choicest stock in Amarica. WILLIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sg. 5335 very well this year in fancy baskets and pot covers. Lily of the valley cor- sages and orchids met with ready sale. One florist using the red heart boxes sold out his stock of boxes and vio- lets as early as 7 p. m. Saturday night and had to disappoint a good many customers. No one expected the business this year as in former years, and every one found it even better than last year. NOTES. Bourgaize & Son, of Hoxie, are cut- ting the best daffodils to be seen in town now. This is his first venture in bulb forcing under glass, and he is making a success. There were several St. Valentine windows in the city this year that were good, large red hearts and Cupids be- ing used to good effect. The Liggitts drug store sold cycla- mens Saturday in their store with Wil- lie Cohen, formerly of Smith, the flor- ist, in charge. C. S. Macnair, who has been sick for some time, is expected back to business very soon. H. A. T. BLOOMiNQTON, ILL. — The greenhouses which have been successfully operated for several years by C. W. Moore have been sold to Andrew Peterson, of Gibson City, who will take possession March 1, continuing his Gibson City greenhouses as well. igi3. The American Florist. 235 J. K. ALLEN UtabUihed 1878 10B West 28ih Sireei New York Wbolesale Commliilon Dealer In Cat nowers. Now prepared for Winter Business. The celebrated HADLIY, MUADT and other roses. LILY OF THE VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Gnaranteed. Open it6a. m. every mornine. Phones 167 and 4468 Madlton Sanare. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "■<•-! iSIKSS." 34W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers r. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, N. Y. Grower of "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GBTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 886 and 897 Madison Sonarc. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck WMenh Flvisti uj Col Fkmc Eidaati 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roies, Carnations, and all the other belt products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHIIADELPHIA, PA. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. John J. Reynolds, Mgr. Phone Madison Sa.4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Nassau County Hort. Society. The monthly meeting of the Na.ssau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, Febru- ary 10, with President Ernest West- lake in the chair. W. H. Reynolds was elected to active membership and one application was received for active membership. The exhibition table was well filled and J. P. Johnstone, W. Robertson and G. Gilder, who were ap- pointed to act as .iudpes, made the fol- lowinff awards : Twelve sprays free- sia — J. McDonald, first; also first for exhibit of one plant of stock. One Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^'^I'ssl Sad. sq. 133 W. 28lh Si, New Kork All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMeHo¥erMM'Ket>s New York, Feb. 17. Per 100 Rosei, Beauty, special 50 00@60 00 extra and fancy.. 40 00©50 00 No. land No. 2.. lU 00@20 00 " Alice Stanley . 6 00@12 00 " Prince d'Arenberg. special.l2 00(815 00 Francis Scott Key. special 12 00(gil5 00 M r«. Geo. Shawyer, specia 12 00 " '* '* extra.. 4 00@ 8 00 " No.l&No. 2 3 00® 4 03 " White Killarney, special.. . 6 00@10 00 ' Killarney. My Maryland.. " *' special 10 00012 00 No. land No. 2 . 4 00@ 6 00 Queen, special. 10 00(B12 00 Brilliant . 3 00@12 00 Aaron Ward . 3 O0@10 00 " Richmond, special . 8 00@12 00 " Sunburst . 3 00@12 00 " Taft . 3 00012 00 " Milady, special . 3 00012 00 " J L Moclc . 3 00010 00 •• Hadley . 6 00020 00 " Ophelia . 3 00012 00 '• Mrs. Chas. Russell . 3 00015 00 Carnations . 3 000 4 00 Cattleya Orchids special 35 00 inferior grades 15 00020 00 Jonquils . 2 ooa 2 50 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii. . 6 00010 00 Lily of the Valley . 2 00® 3 00 Tulips . 1 50® 2 00 Violets isai .15 Gardenias per doz.. $2.00@$3.00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum . 500 75 Asparagus Plumosu8....doz. bch 2 50 Smilax doz. strings . 1 25© 2 00 PaperiWhite Narcissus.doz.. $1 75(g)$2.00 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches, 1 0( @2 00 Spencer type 1.5002.50 United Cut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594-4422. We solicit consignments of cut Bowersof all kinds Books open for inspection. GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. plant of Primula malacoides, exhibited by F. Honeyman. was awarded first prize. An exhibition plant of the same variety exhibited by James Duthie was very highly commended. Harry Jones' exhibit, a pot of freesias. received the thanks of the society. President West- lake announced that he would offer a fountain pen as a prize at the next meeting for the best vase of carna- tions, 2.T mixed. Other exhibits will be carnations, 12 white, 12 pink and 32 any other color. James Gladstone, Cor. Sec'y- BORAGE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialt;, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments ETcrywhert Prompt and satisfactory. CoDsisrnmeDti lolicited N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?.. 6th av. and W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o^clock every morDinff. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisioK V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company PRBSH CUT BVERQRBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUAKH 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870 3871 Madison Sqnare Tk larteit Skv»« ud geoira l,cireii Phone Madison Sq. 4490 Consignments Solicited Alfred A. Fischer WHOLESALE FLORIST 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. 236 The American Florist. Feb. 20 y YOU get both quality and style in SEFTON FLOWER BOXES, at no greater cost. There's no better advertisement than a smart, distinctive package; we insure this for you with the right materials, finished in handsome, non-fading shades. You ought to have our Catalog {illustrated In colors) also price list and samples; sent on request THE SEFTON MFG. CO., "^c^rcAGo?!!!":"* Cleveland. ST. VALENTINE'S DAT SALES HEAVY. The weather for Saturday and Sun- day was ideal for St. Valentine's day, with the result that florists locally did almost twice the business they did last year, particularly in violets, which flower cleaned up entirely, as did also all roses and carnations. The adver- tising- at the food show last week, together with the cooperative adver- tising in the newspapers, certainly had much to do with the tremendous business that we did here. Tulips, daffodils and narcissi also sold well, especially being used freely in "dollar boxes." Lily of the valley was in good demand, with a supply of ex- cellent quality stock. Sweet peas were quite plentiful, some stock being quite short in the stem, but the better grades cleaned up entirely. Adian- tum and such flowers as are used in corsages were perhaps most in de- mand. Both calla and Easter lilies were short of the demand. Consider- able funeral work is being done by nearly all the florists. NOTES. Li. L. Lamborn of the Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, C, is at Battle Creek, Mich., where he will spend a few weeks for his health. He has not been in the best of health for some time. Frank Friedley has been confined to the house for several days the past week with the grippe. Geo. Bates of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co. was presented with a fine baby boy. C. F. B. Rochester, N. Y. Plans for a flower show to be held at Exposition park next fall were dis- cussed at a meeting of the Rochester Florists' Association February 8. The management of the industrial exposi- tion suggested the idea and the florists have entered enthusiastically into the plan. A committee, composed of George B. Hart, chairman; F. J. Kelley, A. H. Salter, Harry B. Bates and Charles H. Vick, will work in connec- tion with the industrial exposition com- mittee. A movement is now on foot to bring the annual meeting of the American Rose Society to this city in the spring of 1917. The display that would be held in connection with the meeting probably would be one of the most brilliant floral exhibitions ever seen here. A return bowling match between the Buffalo Florists' Club and the Roches- ter Florists' Association will be held soon. The Rochester florists defeated the Buffalo team in that city Febru- ary S, but Buffalo has two legs on a trophy that is being contested and Rochester has only one. The city win- ning the best three out of five matches EASTER BASKETS Large stock of all the latest styles for both cut flowers and plants. PLANT BASKETS Everything you need for all the Easter Plants, such as Lilies, Aza- leas, spring stock, etc. CUT FLOWER BASKETS Very pretty Sunray Green and Sunray Yellow effect for both cut flowers and plants. The latter is what you want to use with Jonquils, for the combination is a winner and is proving to be a rapid seller. Write for our latest catalog. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. TO REACH OUR STORE take a Cnicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " '■ 1 90 18x 5x3 •' ■• 1 60 21x 5x3 " '• 1 90 24x Sx3V4, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3!4 ■■ 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov S 25 40x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 ■' " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Desiyn. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 16-18-20-22 South Peoria St., CHICAGO would have permanent possession of the trophy. T. New Crop Wild Smilax Now ready for shipment, $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Moss. E. A. BE A VEN, Everjireen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax New Crop now ready for shipment $2.50 per case Natural and Perpetuated IVIoss. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in SoDthem Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. High Grade Floral Publicity Write today for full particulars and sample McNeff-Swenson Co. 220 So. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO I9I5- The American Florist. 237 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. BstabUshed In 1857. wScfd. mausT 739 Buckingham Place. L. D, Pboae, Graceland 1112. Send na your retail orderi. WI HA VI THE BIST FACaiTIIS IN TBI CITT Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND SocceHor to Sierers & BoUnd FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTID, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA. Members of The Florist Tcleerapb DeliTerj. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THS BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 K. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabaib Ave.. Cblcado. 623 Walnut St., Dea Molnei, la. Largest and most centrallT located store in the city. All orders eiven prompt attention, Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhoases. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.I. * viM T. J. JOHNSTON 5 CO. NEW ENCUND POWTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDEKCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. "pELBGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orderi transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamshijs or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash most accompany all ordert from onknown correspondents. Cable address; Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5th 6 H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2006 MadUoB Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. To ont-of-town florists 'KTB'Tiir V/WV We are in the Heart of nXiVl lUnA And give special attention to steamer and theatsi orders. Prompt delivery and best stoci^ in the market. .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditoriim Anna, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Nla^ra raUs and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 18SS. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing 238 The American Florist. Feb. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities lndlcate<: on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Establiahed 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded bv orivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dres4, DARBSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Panl, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in ttie Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive Digbt and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. rresh noweri and Best Service. Deliveries itroughont the state and to all steamship doclta ID Hoboken. N. ]., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery ••HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. •LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATFEN'nON TO AU ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. aS2 West S9th Street Adjoining: Plaza Hotel ■cBlm if tbe FInts' Tdcfrapk DeOnn. Cimaha, NeD. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. ,b^S^???II2 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. -Upba Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 44U Main, BuOEalo, N. Y. Arcbias X'loral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta. Ga. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bauseher, John, Freeport, 111. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blacklstone. Washington, D. C. Eoland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Ereitmeyer's Sons. John, Detroit. Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. Caliloruia Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H. Lincoln, Neb. Frey &. Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Kapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son. J. G.. Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda. Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Jov Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, P. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Ken- Floral Co., Robt. C. Huston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lango, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Matthews, the Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul. Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Hidge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Mulr, Craig. New York. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer. Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock. Ark. Palmer. W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs. Colo. Podesta & Ealdocchl. San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph ,it McCIements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn. Renter's, Norwich, Conn. Itouter'a. Westerly. R. I. Rock, "Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George. Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist. 2221 W. Madison St.. Cligo. Schling. Max, 22 W. 50th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto. Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J, H.. Washington. D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith. Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M.. New York. Walker Co.. The F., Louisville, Ky. Wf.lr.T, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wclliiud, M., Evanston. 111. WliHtfd Floral Co., Minneapolis. Rllnn. WIttlwld, G., Co., 7.17 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. i Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons GoFRer Broadway and Gratiot Aviiuas. Artistic Desi|!:ns. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliver j Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowerg for d*liT«rr in this section from tbe LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER hfll md Manland Iva. ■" WiS?""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic worlc. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WiSfllNGTON D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas.City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne AllOrders Given Prompt and Garaful Attention Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. The Park J. A. VALENTINE. l^IOrai V0» President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. OUDC B(t09.CaL FLORISTS ijursTioij «M»4IN«T Wedding and Birthday Gifts. rWKininill, mo. that maT be entrusted to tliem. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgli, Pa. A.W.$mitliCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Eitabliihment in America. Kttabliibed 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New Yorl£. e. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fiftli Avenue Member Floriits' Telegraph DelirerT AasociatioD Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Telephone 2656 Established 1880 EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph DeliTery, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14tti and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN BAUSCHER, Freeport, 111. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receiye Careful Attention and Prompt Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB WHOUSALI AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegtaph Delivery. M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, W isconsin. North Daliota. South Dalcota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan, All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. P^arl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 I'eacbtree. Boston — Tbos. F. Galviu, Inc. Buffalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 3o4 Main. Cbicago — Friedman. Chicago— Alpba Floral Co. Cbicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cbicago— Schiller, the Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Cbicago— Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Bucliingbam PI. Cincinnati, O. — ^Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Grabam & Sods. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Deti'oit, Mich.^Jobn Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Dulutb, Minn. — J. J. Leborius, Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith. Ark. — George Rye. Freeport, 111. — John Bauscher. Grand Kapids, Mich. — ^Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — \Vm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Hock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky, — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Teun. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn, — Renter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44tb and Madison Ave. New York— Alex MeConnell. 611 5tb Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Craig Mulr. New Yoi-k— Max Schling. 22 W. 59th St. New Y'ork — Myer, Florist. 6(19 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Y'oung & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Oklahoma City, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Onmba. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland ITlower Store. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co. . Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostortag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terrc Haute. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Son. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Tole YI^E>®, nowen or Design Work. Delivered in Albany lod vicinity on teleerapbic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN Dunlop's INC. 561 Fifth Ave. VanderbUt Hotel NEW YORK Dll« I UH 799 Boylston Street Delivarie* to Steamers and all Extern Points. 240 The American Florist. Feb. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicate le. ^NY, Lb. Scotch Pine $2.50 10 lbs. $20 00 25 00 15.00 1.00 6 50 150 7.50 6.50 4.00 6.50 Is pive purity. 111. Douglas Fir .... 2.7S Am. Arbor Vitae 2.75 Hemlock Engleman Spruce Colo. Blue Spruce ... 4.00 .... 3.50 .. 3 75 European Larch l 75 American Red Oak... (bu. $2.00) .25 Hard Maple 75 Silver Cedar ... .50 Wild Black Cherry 25 Jack Pine 3 50 Catalpa Speciosa l 00 Ponderosa Pine 1 75 Syringa Vulgaris 75 Pitch Pine ... 300 Rhus Glabra .50 Cornus Paniculata 75 White Pine ... 2 5n Will supply H lb. at lb. rates; 5 satisfaction, before offered to the tr? Order at once while supplies are availat THE D. HILL COMP/ lb. rates; H bu. at bu. rates. Our seec are fully tested for germination and E^p?., Box 404, Dundee, Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Two years,'2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, e.\tra fine, 12 to 18 inches. Two years, \Vi to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGIl. Transplanted, itocky plaots,9 to 12 iocbes; 12 to ISinches. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. ^9^5- The American Florist. 249 Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 2H in. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25.00 4 in. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 70 00 IVi in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2Vi in. Abutilons, 8 varieties 3.00 25.00 yA in. Begonia, flowering in bloom.... 8.00 75.00 3H in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 50.00 3 in. Cyclamens, ass'l varieties 8.50 80.00 2H in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 2ii in. Heliotropes. 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2V4 in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2H in. Marguerite .Mrs. Sanders 3.O0 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7.50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 4.00 38.00 3^4 in. Vinca Variegata 6.50 61.00 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indlvisa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2H in. pots, Nutt. Ricard. Poitevine, Viaud, Henderson, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. AUo abundance of other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wbolesale Florist WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Bucbner, Ricard, Ferkini. Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and WUtmani Ferns; 3'in., 10c: 4-in.,15c: 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00: 4 in., $10.00: 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia. 2Hin., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are short of Blooming Plants, such as Azaleas, Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, Wire your order to GEO. A. KUHL, ^^"'^SS^wer PEKIN, ILL. BOX WOODS-Mosf Beautiful Stock Pyramids. 2 ft $1 .00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 ft 2.00 each Pyramids, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes. 2 ft 1 .50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "'cVicSJS?'"- Mention the American Florist when writing. SPRING BILBS Dwarl Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. First Size, 4-6 inch Medium Size, 3-4 inch Mammoth, 6-8 inch GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. MRS. FRANCIS KING, per lOOO First Size $10.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium Size 8.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 12.00 AUGUSTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 CHICAGO WHITE, First Size... 30.00 CHICAGO WHITE, Medium 25.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Light Colors 15.00 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink. Doz., 40c: 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. Singles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $18 00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz., 50c; 100, $3.60; 1000, $30.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. LILY BULBS p..«. Album, 9-11 inch $17.50 Auratum, 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9-11 inch 9.00 CALADIUM Per 1000 $16.00 30.00 65.00 ESCULENTUM. Per !C(I 5 to 7 inch $1.75 7 to 9 inch 3.50 9 to 11 inch 5.60 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lll. Glganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (226 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 20.00 Lilium Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs to case). $10. 00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case) 9.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" Caladlum Esculentum. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 250 f The American Florist. Feb. 20, '^MV* THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters I covering all sides of k growing, propagating, [storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deDen, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing Importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who an- derstand up - to - date ^ ^ ' methods and practice ' VwfV. BEAL. are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is ladispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 2S0-page Catalog free. Write today, Tbe Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprln^fleld, Masi. Chrysanthemums The Best for Florists use. Prices on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - • Indiana llention the American Floriat when writinp. ROOTED Carnation Cuttings We have 200 000 Carnation Cuttings in the following varieties, ready FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Mrs. C. W. Ward $2.50 Northport 2.50 Champion 6.00 Commodore 2.50 Beacon 3.00 Per lOOO $20 00 20.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 FOR MARCH DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Matchless $6,00 $50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 ..$600 $50.00 Princess Dagmar... Write Us for Prices on Large Orders. We Guarantee Satisfaction. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 2i4-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPBELIA. No fancy rose ever introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid grower, a very free bloomer, and has fine stems. It sells on sic;ht. The demand un- doubtedly will exceed the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have propaijated it ex- tensively. Strong plants on own roots, 2!4-in. pots, now ready, $15.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1000. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. This variety, raised by Mr. John Cook, is very distinct, being en- tirely dilTerent from any of the indoor roses grown today. Flowers are rosy red, and are unus- ually large and liouble, resembling very much a very full, double hardy garden rose. Coupled with its large size and double form, it is an exceedingly free bloomer. It promises to be exceedingly valuable, especially for spring, summer, and fall flowering, when other less double roses are difficult to handle. Its keeping qualities are remarkable. Strong plants on own roots, 2J4-in. pots, now ready. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. This variety might well have been termed Red Killarney, as it possesses so many of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, the tlowers are simi- lar to Richmond, but they are much more double, and it should prove a very much more profitable rose. Flowers'have fine straight stems on all the grades— from the shortest to the longest. It has fine foliage, comes away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the Killar- neys. We believe it is the best all-round red rose that we have today. Strong plants on own roots, 2^-in. pots, now ready, $12.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. We will be glad to quote on application prices on all the newer and standard varieties— strong grafted plants ready in March. F.R.PIERSON, Tarryfown, New York IMPORTED STOCK OF QUAUTY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived In Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape, 12-in 25c ■ 18-iD 45c " 30-in 2.00 Pyramldi. 36-in .11.75 42-in 2.25 48in 3,25 Globes, 18 by 18in 3.00 Rhododendrons, cood forcini; varieties, brieht colors, clean folia(,'e, 8 to 12 buds, 60c each; 12 to Id buds, $1.00 each. Rhododendrons, hardy sorts for outside planC- iaa. 18 to 24-in , 8 to 12 buds, 75c each; 24 to 30-in,, 12 to 16 hods, $1.00 each. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18-in., bushy, 40c each-, $4.25 per doz.: .$35.00 per 100. Magnolia Soolangeana, Spedosa andLennei, 4 to 5 feet, full of buds, balled and bur- lapped. $1.50 each. Magnolia Hallisna, (Stellata) 2H in. to3ft., very bushy and full of buds, balled and bur- lapped $1,50 each. Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants, 3 to 3H feet high, well branched, $1.50 each. Azalea Binodeglri, 15 to 18-in,. very bushy $1.50 each, Acuba Japonlca Punctata, beautifullyspotted foliage, 18 to 24-in, hith, bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Fink Pearl, one of the finest forcink^ propositions, fine plants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded, $1,25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. J9I5- The American Florist. 251 ^MiiiiiiniriiriniiiiiiinniiiniiniiniiiiMiniiniiiniiiiniiiiiiJinuiiMiniiiiHrininiiiiniiiniHniiMMiniiiJiniiMniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiininiiiiniHiininiitiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiniiiniiiiii^ jVaughan's Cannas] I Headquarters for all leading varieties. I Per 100 Per 1000 NEW CANNA FIREBIRD, IHe best red-nowered, green leaved Per 100 Per 1000 Frederick Benary$3.50 $30.00 Hun^aria, $2 doz. 18.00 Im. Mont Blanc... 7.00 65.00 King Humbert 4.00 35.00 Long Branch 5.00 45.00 Louisiana 2 50 20.00 Mad. Crozy 3.00 25.00 Milwaukee 3.50 30.00 AUemania $2.50 Beaute Poitevine. 3.50 Burbank 2.50 Buttercup 5.00 Chas. Henderson. 2.50 Comte de Sachs ... 2.50 David Harum 3.50 Egandale 3.50 Florence Vaughan 3.50 $20.00 30.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Mrs. A. Conard... 12.00 100.00 canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs; Karl Kelsey.$3.50 $30.00 New Chicago 10.00 90.00 Niagara 2.50 20.00 Prince Wied 2.50 20.00 Queen Charlotte... 3.50 30 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 3.50 30.00 The Express 5.00 40.00 Venus 3.50 30.00 Wm. Sanders 5.00 45.00 Wyoming 3.00 25.00 ROSE PLANTS, Grafted and Own Root THE UP-TO-DATE AND POPULAR VARIETIES. 2V% inch pots Geo. Elgar, New Yellow Cecile pORj Brunner $15.00 HOOSier Beauty.The New Red Rose Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Shell Pink, Sport of Shawyer 30.00 New White Shawyer 30.00 Per lOOO Mrs. Chas. Russell Grafted Per 100 $25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Per 1000 $130.00 2H inch pots O. R. Grafted Per 1000 Per 1000 Killarney Brilliant $60.00 $110.00 Sunburst 65.00 100.00 Francis Scott Key lOO.OO 100.00 Ophelia 100.00 130.00 Hadley 80.00 120.00 Prince E. C de Arenberg 65.00 120.00 I Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $65.00 110.00 Milady 65.00 120.00 I For 3V^ Inch plants wanted at planting time write for special quotations. FIELD-GROWN ROSE STOCK I yr. 3 yr. CLIMBING ROSES — Per 100 Per 100 Alberic Barbler $14. 00 $16.00 Crimaon Rambler 15.00 18.00 Desire Bereera 15.00 Delleht 15.00 18.00 Dorothy Perkins 15.00 18.00 Excelaa 18.00 20.00 Flower of Fairfield... 16.00 1&.00 Lady Gay 15.00 18.00 Tauaendscbon 16.00 18.00 ^Vhlte Dorothy Perkins 16.00 18.00 BABY RAMBLER ROSES — Crimson Baby Rambler 14.00 16.00 Erna Tcschendorff 18.00 22.00 Jessie 18.00 20.00 Mad. J. Gouchault 35.00 HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES — 2 yr. Per 10* Alfred Colomb |14.00 American Beauty 15.00 Baroness Rothschild 14.00 Fisher Holmes 16.00 Fran K. Druschkl 14.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 14.00 John Hopper 14.00 Mabel Morrison 15.00 Masna Charta J14.00 Marshall P. Wilder 15.00 Mrs. J. Lalne 14.00 Paul Neyron 14.00 Prince C. de Rohan 14.00 Ulrich Brunner 14.00 Victor Verdler 15.00 HYBRID TEA ROSES— 2 yr. Per 100 ATOca 18.00 Capt. Christy 15.00 Caroline Testont 16.00 Grnss an Teplitz 15.00 J. B. Clark 16.00 Jonkherr J, L. Mock 18.00 Kalserln A. Victoria 16.00 Killarney 11.00 Lady AshtoTvn 18.00 La France 16.00 Mrs. Aaron \Vard 18.00 White Killarney 20.00 VARIOUS ROSES — Rngrosa Alba 16.00 Rubra 14.00 Choice Ferns Carnation Cuttings Assorted Ferns for Dishes — A choice assortment, our selec- tion of Tarletles, 2 H -inch JO. 60 Don. Per 100 Per 1000 % 3.00 J2S.00 Boston Fems^ Each 3-lnch 4-lnch B-lnch (-Inch 7-lnch 1-Inch pots JO. 15 pots 25 pots 40 pots 75 pots 1.00 pots 1.25 Doz. I 1.26 2.60 4.50 8.00 10.00 14.00 Per 100 J 8.00 20,00 35.00 60.00 75.00 100.00 FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Alice J12.00 Champion 6.00 Enchantress 3.00 Glorinsa 3.00 Good Cheer 12.00 Herald 3.50 Matchless C.OO Pluk Sensation 12.00 Philadelphia 3.00 Rosette 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 White Wonder J. 00 Per 1000 1100.00 60.00 25.00 26.00 100.00 30.0( 60.00 100. e* 25.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 Book For Florists, Spring 1915, Now Ready. I Chicago Yaughan's Seed Store New York i I Greentioases: Western Springs, nilnoig. i niiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniMiiiHiiHiniMiitiitiiiiiiMiiiMriiiiniiiiiniiinniiiiiniiiiiiiMiiniriiiiiniiiiiiiiiMHiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiniriiiiiiininiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiniiiniininiiiiiiniiiniiniiiiiininiiiriiHiiiiiii^ 252 The American Florist. Feb. 20, OPHELIA, ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAS PROVEN ITS WORTH We have grown this magnificent rose the past season, with most gratifying results. As a free and vigorou grower and great producer it has no equal. It sets bud freely in the short days of winter, and is now coming in with a heavy midwinter crop, doing equally well on grafts or own roots. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER is at present more favorably thought of than ever, and we intend to again plant it heavily this season. As a money getter, our experience has proven its superiority over all sorts, and having grown extensively on own roots and grafts, we have no hesitancy in stating that like Sunburst, it does better on own roots. We will have a splendid lot of both varieties, (grafts and own root), ready for shipment about the middle of March, together with a choice lot of Sunburst, Ward, Prince d' Arcnberg, White and Pink Killarney, cutting taken from sand the latter part of December. For prices and further particulars write F. J. BENTHEY, 165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses: Newcastle, Ind. SM I LAX strong plants, 2V2 inch, $1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 2H incli, $2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. Tfiese plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, GLEAN, N. Y. Houston, Tex. The February meeting of the florists' olub was well attended and developed much enthusiasm. Discussions of the pretty yards' contest proposition gave occasion for a number of the members to refer to the success of the contest of last year and the large amount of permanent results that came from it. This year the club will pay more at- tention to assisting contestants by ad- vising them, in matters of flowers, soil, seeds and arrangement of grounds. Rules of the contest will be prepared and published at the time the club is ready to publish a complete list of prizes. The Houston annual flower show was discussed, and all members seemed to be agreed on the point that more at- tention will be given to amateur ex- hibits this year than last year. T. Tri-Clty Florists' Club. The February meeting of the Tri- City Florists' Club was held at the residence of Henry Pauli, Davenport, la., with a good attendance. A. -Ander- son showed a vase of his new seed- ling white carnation, No. KXJ. It is the largest ever seen in this vicinity, with good calyx, and though it was quite double, .showed no sign of splitting. President John Staack was chosen as delegate, with L. Stapp alternate, to the convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Urbana, March 1-2, with the ohject of inviting the State Association to meet in Moline, or Rock Island, next year. The next meeting, which will be March 11, with election of officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the residence of L. Stapp, Rock Island, III. W. GODS, Sec'y. Toledo, Ohio. — Mrs. J. P. June has sold her Interest in the White-June flower shop, 726 Madison avenue. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINfiS Pink Killarney \ $ 2 OO ner 100 BENCH ROSE PLANTS SKZTf^l « 6.00 per 100 Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 North Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO, ILL. Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, B-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c; 4-in. pot, 25c. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Bougainvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots well trimmed, $15.00 per 100. Cibotium Schledei, 5-in. pot plants, 75 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Genista Racemosa, fine shape for Easter, 4 in. $2.26 per doz., $16 per 100. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 214 in. pot plant, $2.50 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. , 4 to 6 shoots, $25.00 per 100. " " 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, 50.00 per 100. Impatiens Sultana, Hybrids in all colors, $4.00 per 100. Lantanas, distinct varieties, $4.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. MATCHLESS A GREAT SUCCESS MATCHLESS is the best and most profitable white carnation to grow, having no equal in earliness, vigor of growth and production. It is superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities and is non-bursting. It is a continuous bloomer and is handled with ease by any grower. Fine Rooted Cuttings for Immediate Delivery, $6.00 per 100; $6(1.00 per 1000; $112.60 per 2500; $200.00 per 6000. We also offer MRS. C. W. WARD, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, New York tgrs- The American Florist. 253 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S 'AJX^^S^^ .^IVI> S-iD. pot. Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Pe ..,5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana 9-iD, cedar tub. '4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high. 9*in cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 42 to 48 in. high. l2-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5H ft 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5H to 6 ft 12-in. ceda' tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy. 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft Phoenix Roebelenii 5-in. pot, nicely characterized 7-in. tub, 18 in. bieb. 24 in. soread. r doz $12.00 Eacb .$4.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 12.50 . 15.00 . 20.00 Each ..$1.00 .. 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high 2H-in. pot 4 8tol0.. 3 in. pot 5 12 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 5-in. pot 5 to 6 18 6-in. pot 6 to 7 24 Leaves In. higrh Each Per doz. Sl.SO 2.00 ..$0.40 4.50 .. .50 6.00 ,. 1.00 12.00 Each Perdoi 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 $ 2.50 30.00 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 36 to 38 3.00 36.00 9in.cedartub 6 to 7 42to45 4.00 48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft.. very heavy 8.00 9-in. Cibotium Schiedei tub, 4 ft. spread HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. .eacb, $4.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenklntown. Wyncote, Pa. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety at $14.00 per 100. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO GERANIUMS All sold until the latter part of February. March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mississippi River in good growing condiiion. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosns, fine lot ready now at $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LiNCiSTEJI, PI. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. BerUn. N. J. WiUlamstown Jane, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, . CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Rosea, from 3-incb pots. Chrysanthemama Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, £S??ik^ Mention the American Florist when writing 250,000 Carnation Cuttings Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality everywhere and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $2.00 $17.50 White Perfection $2.00 $17.60 Pink Enchantress 2.00 17.50 SUriMfin^ pink '""^ ''''' Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 seedling) 3.00 27.50 Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 Philadelphia.'."."..!!".".'.".!'.'.'.!.' 4!oO 3o!oo Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ROSE BOOK The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing For The Home Garden By George C. Thomas, Jr. GENERAL SCOPE: The PropaBation of Roses. Location and Preparation. Ordering. The Best Varieties with their Characteristics. Planting. Pruning. Some General Information and Hints of Hybridization. Climbers. Cultivation. Elaborately illustrated with % reproductions in full color of leading varieties of roses and a few halftone plates. Handsome cloth binding, in slip case. Price, $4.00, postage or expressage extra. American Florist Co., 440 South Dearborn Street, ChiCSgO 254 The American Florist. Feb. 20 Choice Grafted Roses Fine plants in 2 5^ -inch pots, all selected wood on extra selected English Manetti Roots. Per 100 Per 1000 Ophelia, now ready forshipment.|12.00 $100.00 RheaReid 12.00 Mrs. Russell, ready May 1. 12.00 100.00 Hadley, " " 12.00 100.00 Per 100 Per 1000 D'Arenberg, ready May 1.. $12.00 $100.00 Bulgarie, ready April 15.... 12.00 100.00 Richmond, " " .... 12.00 100.00 Shawyer, " " .... 12.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant, Pink Killarney and White Killarney, ready April 1, per 100, $10.00. Our young grafted plants have a national reputation for choice quality, the same customers renewing their orders each year. All plants are shipped from our greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, Office, 131 N Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE,^ ILL. Robert Craig Co... a-s; PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Flants. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. ^t^^ Roses Ferns, Plants, Vines, Bulbs, Etc, COMPAHYe ^PRlW(., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Slour City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day, 1-lnch and 2-inch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove. 111. SMILAX. Smilai. 21^-inch. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000, J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. SPBREAS. Spireas, Gladstone, 100 to case, $6. Peach Blossom. 100 to case. $7. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington St., St. Louis. Mo. STRAWBERRIES. strawberries, pot-grown. Barrymore. Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage. Hundred Dollar, McKiuley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success. Three W*s. U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), ^2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N, J. TRITOMAS. Tritoma Pfitzeri, strong crowns. Write for prices. Thomas J. Oberllo, Sinking Spring, Pa. VINCAS. VInca Variegata, 3%-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Vinca Var., 3x3% pots, $5 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware. (X VIOLETS. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, field-grown, strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. BOILERS. The Kroeschell greenhouse boiler, best of all for hot water heating. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. "Has Them All Beat" for greenhouse heat- ing. Superior Machine and Boiler Works, 846 W. Superior St., Chicago. Boilers, Giblin standard greenhouse. Glblln ■& Co.. 901 Broad St., Utica, N. Y. Boiler tubes, 4-lnch, 6% cents per foot. New and S. H. pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Boilers, pipe, boiler tubes, valves, fittings, €tc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your spit carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury. Galesburg. 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- rldge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish. Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati. O. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per qt. ; $2 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. NikotJana. $1.50 per qt.; $4.60 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. Liquid — NICO-FUME — Paper, for thrlps, aphis. Spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Kj^ Nicotine. The Grasselll Chemical Co.. Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York. Cin- cinnati, St. Paul. Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Cbioago. Milwaukee. New Orleans. Nikoteen. 30% strength for spraying. NIco- tlne Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. ■Co., St. Louis, Mo. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Iron bench fittlnga and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. SLxth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Clay fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Sod, Stratford, London, England. Continuous ring Carnation Supports, suit every bench. The Carnation Support Co., Conners- ville, Ind. Paint without oil. Trial package mailed to everyone who writes. A. L. Rice, 271 North St., Adams, N. Y. McCray Refrigerators keep flowers fresh and salable. McCray Refrigerator Co., 670 Lake St., Kendallville. Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Fertilizers, Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Florists* supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago^ Pexto Pruning Shears. Write for booklet. The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co., Southlngton, Conn., and Cleveland, Ohio. Wizard brand manures. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. The McDonald Foundry, Columbus, Ohio. Little Wonder Rose Nozzle. 35c each. Gar- land Mfg. Co.. Pes Plaines, 111. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St.. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS AND PANS, Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. South Zanesvllle. Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whllldln Pot- terv Co.. 70a Wharton St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. HIl- finger Bros. Pottery. Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Pottery Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Harley Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pelrce paper flower pots, a waterproof paper pot which does not fold up or come apart. E. Allan Pelrce. 400 Oaks St.. Waltham, Masa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c: 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., J-td., New York City. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy works, lamp shada frames. Eagle Wire Works. 2338 Ontario St.. Cleveland. Ohio. Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. For Names You Will Need The American : : Florist Company's ■ ■ TRADE ■ ■ DIRECTORY Issued Last July. Contains 552 Pages Price $3.00 Postpaid THE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- PANY'S Trade Di- rectory, issued last July, fully revised, is indispensable in mailing catalogues and circu- lars to the trade. It contains 552 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Cen- tral and South America, ar- ranged both by states and towns and all names alpha- betically. Also lists of For- eign Merchants, Firms which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Con, cerns. Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Exper- iment Station Horticultur- ists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and in- valuable trade information. PJBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO 260 The American Florist. Feb. 20, Little Wonder Rose Nozzle 35 Cents Each. Every rose grower should have one. Send for one or more today. This is without doubt the best and most simple ROSC NoZZle ever introduced. Satisfaction guaranteed. GARLAND MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Garland Cast Iron Greenhouse Gutters. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... Steam and ■ot Water See Our Catalogue. 6IBLIN & CO., Utiea, N. Y. BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog BUCHBINDER BROS. MANDTACTURISS 518 Milwaukee Ave., • Chicago, HI Mention the American Florist ichen icriting. Milwaukee Florists' Club. "With new headquarters, a new, live president, Wm. R. Schroeder, and an apparently new spirit, the Milwaukee Florists' Club held its meeting, Febru- ary 4, with a good attendance. The annual dinner, previous to the meeting, was enjoyed by all, thanks to the enter- tainment committee, consisting of Wal- ter Halliday, chairman; Nic Zweifel and A. Hare. The greater part of the meeting was taken up with the discus- sion of St. Valentine's day advertising in the daily newspapers. The press committee, consisting of Arthur Leidi- ger, chairman; Richard Leitz, and the club's secretary, appointed at the Janu- ary meeting, reported that all those ap- proached took kindly to the idea and promised their financial support. The club also voted an amount to be turned over to the press committee, and thought it advisable to have the club's name appear in the ad. in some form. Should this first venture be a success, advertising of this kind will be run oftener and on a larger scale. While the Wisconsin state board of agriculture does not give the floricul- tural end of the Wisconsin state fair as much con.sideration as received in other states. President Schroeder re- appointed the committee of 1914, name- ly H. ^'. Hunkel, C. C. Pollworth and James Livingstone, and we look to them for improvements in the premium list, and a more consjiicuous place, where the professional florists can ex- hibit their displays. There was considerable talk on the subject of flower shows, but from pres- ent indications none will be held in this city in the near future. Eugene Oestbeiciier, Sec'y. L.\KE FORE.ST, Irx.— H. G. Street, su- perintendent of the Illinois Experiment Station, Hebron, will deliver an address on "Fruit Culture, What Variety to Plant, When and How to Spray and Prune," before the North Shore Horti- cultural Society February ]9. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. TAFT. . It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. GlllCagO 1866-1914 "ALL-HEART" CYPKESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured bj W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. GLASS We are leaders. Larcre stock, good pricec. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. The Regan Printing House LARGI RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR STECIALTY WRITK FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO WITH THIS "RED DEVIL'* BaUbead Glass Gutter, you can cut any kind of glass for your ^eenhouse. Its just one of 40 "Red Devil" glass cutters we malfe and good hardware dealers sell, li you are oot using "Red Devil" glasscuttersin yoor greenhouse, you want to begin Now. Send us Five 2c stamps for One only sample. A sample will demon* slrate glass cutting facts. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 1 70Chambers St., New York. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. M0NIN6ER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902BUcMuwk CINCINNATI NEW YORI UiiioD C^ Long Distance Phones: Lawndale 757— Harrison 7073 1529- S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry | Columbus, Ohio. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES Mention the American Florist wlien writing. Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks of theworld's largest Buildine Material Department. Reap the benefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittings, glass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Specimen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Chicago. XJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar, size lHx2H. 100 running ft S 2.85 XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sarfi Bar, size iHxZVi. 100 running ft 2.80 XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- bouses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000 ft., bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44— No. 1 Cypress. 1 in. rough or 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 f t.. bd. meas 27.00 XJ-4B— Standard Hot Bed Sash, l?4-in.x3 ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each 79 XJ-46 — Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied-in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts lor Vine Supports and all purpose use: lengths from 50 to 200 ft.: in 100 lb. rolls: 9 to 18-gauge wire: per roll $1.90 to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-hand Heating Boilers in any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANY. Owners Clilcago House Wrecking Co., 35tli and Iron Sts., Cbtcago Mention the American Florist when writing. At its best in the Greenhouse Ii:>BackteBoiler4: SYSXErM It isn't just one instance— but hundreds of times —wherever installations are made, in fact— that the Morehead System "makes good" in the green- house. There is nothing to equal the time, fuel and labor saving qualities of the Morehead. It drains your steam apparatus perfectly and maintains that even temperature so necessary to good flower growing. Our engineers will give you all the facts. Write for thcm-TODAY. Morehead Manufacturing Co. DETROIT. MICH. 23f. DEPARTMENT "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Free 1 K This Fine BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 262 The American Florist. Feb. 20, EstabUshed 1765 FOR *T*0'r* IL,UOK.»» USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS rOK A CENTURT AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. 2000 IH la. crate, $6.00 1500 2 4.88 1S00 2H 5.25 1500 24 6.00 1000 3 5.00 800 3H 5.80 5004 4.50 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can ba ibipped at an honr'a notice. Price per crate: " 456 4H-in., crate, S5.24 320 5 '• 4.51 210 5H •' 3-78 144 6 " 3.16 120 7 ■■ 4.20 60 8 ■• 3.00 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, '5?„"roRK' Angnst Rolker a Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Onr Specialty: Lode Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breltschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for tbem, Samples free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM. MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROrr FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLBY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best Pot and the Best Prices C.C.PollworthCo.,'5}SS!lMi' Mention the American Florist when writing RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we hare to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSS Aztcc" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof. CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don t Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. S/ieWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing Wagner Plant Boxes ire the be«t and cheap««t in the narket for palms, borwood.bay Tees. etc. They are attractive in lesign, strong and durable suit- able foreitfaer indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prioess Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, lyir. Greenliouse lyian. When erectioii your next bench, why not build with material that will l^t? Our clay tile bencht^s, made from burned clay. same as llower pots, need no replacing', and ttie cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less r I uan titles. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO , Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengfths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FIORIST- ■^4-inch per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc 2Reels, 10(X)ft.. " 14 c H-inch " 13 c Reels. 500 ft.. " 12Hc Couplin^rs furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, MaBBfactnrera of Red Pots Before baying write for pric«a. 2«14-2e22 Hemdoa St.. CHICAGO Standard Flowerpots PorositT and Strenrth Univrpaesed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 3SS4-a«-3S N. LesTitt St.. CBKACO I9I5- The American Florist. 263 LIQUID =ii 40% Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 4-lb. can 5.50 Mb. can 1.50 ;^-lb. can 50 ■■ NICO-FUME M PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4,00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for ereen, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bu(r and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart. 75c. Gallon. $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel. wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and bardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 1258 nicotine solution properly diluted for (umieatiDg: or vnpnrizing. Quart. $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. U yon cannot obtain onr products from yonr local dealer send ns yoar order and we will ship inunediately througli onr nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. a. Borniston. M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. TO USE M/1NCIRES Dry, clean, convenient high ly concentrated- d> Sheep or Cattle MANURES Pulverized or Shredded Each kind separate and pure. The best for all greenhouse, field and landscape uses. Ask your supply man for The Pulverized Manure Co. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. NICOTINE Crasselli Thrips and most other plant lice can be destroyed by fumigating or spraying with Free Nicotine or by spraying with Sulphate of Nicotine. Our products are guaranteed to contain 40% Nicotine If Your Dealer Cannot Supply You, Address THE GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND PITTSBURGH ST. LOUIS NEW YORK CINCINNATI ST. PAUL BOSTON CHICAGO DETROIT MILWAUKEE BIRMINGHAM NEWORLEANS Crasselin NICOTINE Crasselli NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for rumigating Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing C-L-A-Y-&-'-S These simple symbols spell CERTAIN SUCCESS CLAY'S FERTILIZER, the Standard Plant Food, is Safe. Sure. Quick— yet Continuous— in Action, and Economical. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England A STIC A USE IT NOW. CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expaD- BioD and coDtractioD. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken slass easily removed without breaking: of other slass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Jreer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy zni true, becaase botb beveli are oo the same tide. Can't twist and break the glais in drivine. Catvan- Ized aDd will not nui. No rlehtt or lefts. Tbe Peerleu Glazioe Point li patented. No others 11 ke^ It. Order trom youideale^ 01 direct (torn nt. 1000,75c. postpaid. | Samples (ree. EZKBTA. DEEER.I 114 Cbest&Qt Btr««t> PUUdtlpUk. 264 The American Florist. Feb. 20, Indes to Advertisers Advance Co The.... Ill Allen J K 265 Alpha Floral Co.... 237 American Spawn Co 246 AmliDB E CCo 228 Anderson S A 237 Angermueller G H. 233 Aphine Mfg Co 2o3 Appel Conrad 247 .■ircBias Floral Co.. 240 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 235 .\schmann Godfrey. 247 Atlanta Floral Co... 238 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 235 Barnard VV W Co.. ^43 Bassett&Washburn „ 224 254 Baumer AugR 237 Uaur Window Glass Co IV Bauscherjohn 2j9 Beaven E A 236 Beeerow's 238 Benthey F J 252 BergerBros 232 Berning H G 233 Blackistone Z D... 239 Bodger J & Sons Co 243 Boland J B Co 237 BolgianoJ&Sons... 246 Bragg Ross 237 Bramley & Son 240 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 242 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 238 Brown A J Seed Co. 242 Brown Bros & Co.. 240 Bruns H N 243 Brunnings 244 BryanAlonzoj 249 Bnchbinder Bros... 2o0 BuckbeeH W 240 Budlong]A..226 230 231 - 232 Burpee W A & Co.. 243 Caldwell theWoods ^manCo 236 California Florists.. 240 Camp Conduit Co .. 262 Chicago Carn Co... 1 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 230 Chicago House Wrecking Co 261 Clark E B Seed Co. 243 Clarke'sSons D 239 Clay & Son 263 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 239 Coles WW 247 Conard & Jones Co. 248 Cooke Geo H ^37 Cottage Gardens Co 252 Cowee W J 26O Coy H C Seed Co... 244 Craig Robt Co 254 Critchell C E 232 Cunningham Jos H, 247 DardsChas 238 Davis Franklin Nurs „Co 248 Denton Floral Co .. 2)0 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 262 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller CaskeyS Keen IV Dorner F&Son«Co 250 DreerH A24I24S262 2(,3 Duerr Chas A 240 Duluth Floral Co... 240 Dunlop JohnH 239 Eagle Wire Works. \\l Edwards Fold Box. 264 Emmans Geo M 249 Erne & Klingel 231 Evans Co The J A.. 264 Eyres H G 239 Fischer Alfred C ..'. 235 Fish Henry Seed Co 244 Fisher Peter 254 Flower Growers Corporation 231 Florists' Hail Assn. 260 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 235 Ford William P.... 234 Frank Floral Co.... 230 Franzen F O... 24 c freeman Mrs J B... 24 FreyCH. Frey & Frey . 24" 23 Friedman ..'...'.".".'."." 23^ Froment HE 235 Furrow & Co 240 Galvin Thos F 239 Garland Mfg Co.... 260 Gasser J M Co 239 Giblin & Co 260 Gorham & Chaoline III Graham A & Son... 237 Grand Rapids Floral Co 240 Grasselli Chemical Co 263 GudeBros 238 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 235 Hardesty & Co 237 Harley Pottery Co.. 262 Hart George B 235 Haven Seed Co The 243 Heacock Jos Co ... . 253 Heinl John G & Son 240 HendersooA&Co... I Henderson Lewis.. 240 Herbert & Fleishauer 244 Herr Albert M 253 Herrmann A Ill Hess&Swoboda... 236 Hews A H &Co.... 262 Hilfinger Bros 262 Hill DNurs Co 248 Hoerber Bros 231 Hollywood Gardens 237 Holm & Olson 238 Holton & Hunkel Co 233 Home Cor School... 250 Horticultural Adv.. 254 Horticultural Print Co The 249 Hurff Edgar F 244 Ickes-BraunMillCo HI Igoe Bros 264 Illinois Pine Mfg Co 264 Isbell S M & Co... 244 'ackson & Perkini... 248 Johnston & Co T J.. 237 lones Percy 226 Joy Floral Co 240 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons. 262 Keller Sons J B 240 Kellogg Geo M 239 Kelway & Son 244 Kennicott Bros Co. 227 Ky Tobacco Pro Co 263 Kerr R C Floral Co 240 Kervan Co The 235 Kessler Wm 233 King Construct Co, III Kohr A F 262 Komada Bros 264 Kramer I N &Son.. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 231 Kuehn C A 233 Kubl Geo A 249 Kvle & Foerster... 231 LaCrosse Floral Co. 238 Landretb Seed Co.. 243 Lang Flo & Nur Co. 240 Lange A 237 Leborius JJ 239 Leedle Floral Co ... 254 Leonard Seed Co... 243 Lockland Lum Co.. 260 Loechner & Co 243 LovettJT 248 McCallum Co 232 McConnell Alex.... 237 McCray RefrigCo.. II McDonald Fou'dry. 261 McHutcliison & Co. 244 McNetf-Swenson Co 236 Matthews the Flo'st 237 MatthewsonJE 238 May & Co LL 238 Meconi Paul 235 Memphis Flo Shop. 240 MetairieRidgeNurs 237 Mette Henrv 246 Moninger J C Co.... 2f)0 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 234 Moore. Hentz & Nash 234 Morebead Mfg Co... 261 Muir Craig 239 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS AT* postttvely the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of glassslipping. Effective on large or small glas*. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. Hand ». ♦<« per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. forSZ.SO 15 lbs. for 95.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 5 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 6936 P»nn Ave.. near Highland. Plttiborgli.ra. Murray Samuel 238 Myers Bros 246 Myers Florist 240 Nat Flo B of Trade. 264 Nelson HughH.... 235 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 235 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 263 Niessen Leo Co 232 Ostertag Bros 239 Palez Paul M 240 Palmer W J & Son . 238 Park Floral Co 238 Peacock Dahlia Farms 2S3 PedrickG R&Son. 244 Peirce E Allan 262 Peters & Reed Poty 262 Phillips Bros 240 Pierce FO Co 263 Pierson A N (Inc).. 253 Pierson F R C0..I 250 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 242 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 240 Pillsbury I L 264 Podesta&Baldocchi 239 Poehlmann Bros Co 222 223 Pollwortb C C Co I 233 262 Portland Flo Store. 239 Pulverized Manure Co 263 Raedlein Basket Co 236 Randall A L Co.... 229 Randolph & Mc- Clements 237 264 Rawlings Elmer 252 Ready Reference... 255 Reed & Keller 264 Regan Ptg House... 250 Reid Edw 232 Reinberg Geo. ..231 252 Reinberg Peter.. 225 253 Reuter&Son SJ... 237 Rice Bros 233 Rice Co. M 235 Robinson J C Seed Co 244 Rock WmLFlwrCo 240 Rohnert Waldo 244 Rolker Aug& Sons. 248 Routzahn Seed Co . 243 Rusch G&Co 233 Rye George 240 SchilderBros 243 Schiller, the Florist. 240 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son. 264 Scbling Max 238 Schmidt J C 252 Schwake Chas & Co 2.34 SeftonMfgCo 235 Sharp Partridge & Co 260 Sheridan Walter F. 235 siebrecht George C 235 Simmons & Son 240 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 244 Situation & Wants.. 221 SkidelskySS&Co... 243 Small J H&Sons... 237 Smith A W &Co.., 239 SmithE D&Co 250 Smith & Fetters Co 237 Smith & Hemenway 250 Smith Henry 240 Smith Wm C Flo Co 233 Smith W&T Co... I Smith & Young Co. 231 Snyder FR 235 South Park Flo'l Co II St. Louis Seed Co.. 244 Storrs & Harrison 247 250 252 StumppGEM 239 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 261 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. 262 Tampa Floral Co . . 244 Thompson J D Carnation Co 250 Thorburn J M & Co 245 TottyChasH 254 Traendly&Schenck 235 United Cut Flwr Co 235 Vaughan AL&Co. 225 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 249 251 262 Vick'sSons J 247 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 254 Wagner Park Cons. 262 WaiteFW 264 Walker F Co 237 Wallace FD IV Weber FH 238 WeilandM 239 Weiland&Risch... 253 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 243 Whilldin Pottery Co 262 Whitted Floral Co.. 237 Wietor Bros 226 231 Willens Cons Co... 261 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 233 Wittbold GCo 237 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 240 Wood Bros 253 Woodruff &SonsSD 244 Yokohama Nurs Co 244 Young A L & Co.. . 235 Young John 234 Young & Nugent.. 237 Zech & Mann. ..230 231 Ziska Jos 227 231 Zvolanek Anton C. 243 KOMADA BROTHERS Florists* Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Boiler Tubes 6! cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, AH Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILUNOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, OI. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO J * J Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersastfae Best support on market Pat. Jul7 27, -97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Pnmpl Shipmeiil Gurutcd IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. rvO not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINS STREET NEW TORR No lossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3Sc per lOOfl: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm, Schlatter BEFORE * OOn, AFTER 422 Main St., Sprln^ield. Mass. is. -.^ ■ { ^ ^I'N ^, 4 \M |S J w ^l."" Split Carnations Easily Mended wltb Pillsbury Carnation Stapli We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get alongr without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbortf, ni. SUPREME S?^"J™ INVISIBLE II GARNATIO| STAPLES 35c \m Postpaid $1.00 For RepairiDc Split Carnations. Samples Free. F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mast. Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Maciiine Go. — TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog:. BmBiica is "the Prnw of the I/bssbIj tberB may be marE camfnrt Rmidsliips, but we are ths Srst to taucb Unknown Seas," Vol. XLIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 27, 1915. No. 1395 IhE American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914. by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post OfSce at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc.. AmericanFloristCo..440S. DearbornSt.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacKorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-Presiden(t; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, BuSalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif. August 17-19, 1915. STIMULANT TO EASTER BUYING. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framing- ham, Mass., President; A. F. J- Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston, Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., President; Robt. Pvle, West- Grove, Pa.. Vice-President. Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Aqnual convention and exhibition at Newport, R, I., Joly 8-9. 1915. L. L. Morse. San Francisco, Calif., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, C, November 10-14, 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz. Pa.. President; C.W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS, Next annual meeting, San Francisco, Calif., 1915. GusTAVE X. Amrhyn. New Haven, Conn.. President; Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. Economy in Early Sales. "There is not much in common be- tween shoes and flowers, but I got the germ of a good advertising idea from one of these malte-your-feet-glad fel- lows." This observation was from our neigh- borhood florist. I sometimes dropped in on him at his modern plant of an evening to feast two of my senses, af- ter liaving satisfied a grosser one at my own dinner table. "It was simple enough, and I don't see why I never thought of it myself, in the first place," he continued, when pressed for an explanation. "One day I got a circular letter from him with my name at the top in typewriting. It stated that he was going to have a clearance sale, and enumerated_ a few of the price reductions he was mak- ing." Here my friend stopped and gave deliberate attention, in the lighiing, to a cigar I had handed him when I first came in. "There is nothing original in a cheap sale," I protested. "To make use of what is said to be the shortest rhyme in the English language, we may con- clude that 'Adam had 'em,' granting the theory that he engaged in some standard mercantile pursuit after leav- ing the Garden. The kind of advertis- ing you describe is commonplace. Any- way, Peters, you must not try to make me believe that florists — who are not merchants in the accepted sense — ever have bargain occasions." "I was listening for you to say something like that. Have you got an- other match? Curb your arbitrary in- stincts till I finish my story." It will be seen that Peters and I were pretty good friends, when we could talk to each other in such fash- ion. "What I was going to tell you," he resumed, "was that the letter stated that for three days prior to the sale being opened to the general public through newspaper announcement, the shoe man was going to give his regular customers the benefit of choice of stock. Would I not come in at my earliest convenience and pick out my shoes while the picking was good, or words to that effect. "Now, that struck me as being clever," continued the florist. "I don't know whether it was his idea or not, but it was new to me. You see, from the customers' standpoint, it was cour- teous and appreciative. From the dealer's standpoint, it jollied the custo- mer, was pointedly suggestive in mak- ing him think of shoe buying, and was aimed to bring the cream of the sale's trade into the store when stock and service were at their best. I had never bought but one pair of shoes of the man. I suppose he had a record of my name through the delivery. My wife went down and made a purchase. She said the store was having a good trade, "Well, it occurred to me that I could use that idea, with some varia- tions. Next Easter time I made a list of all the live names that were on my books and sent them a circular letter. I called their attention to the great de- mand we always had for Easter flow- ers, and to the fact that people were often disappointed in getting just what they wanted because of their delay. It was my desire, I stated to take spe- cial care of regular customers. Up to a certain date I could insure their satisfaction in the matter, and would be pleased to have them call or tele- phone their orders previous to the time mentioned. I indulged in some nice description about features of stock. "The result was beyond all expec- tations. Business began to get lively right away. Over and over again I was thanked for my thoughtfulness and partiality for my regular patrons, I sold more flowers than ever be- fore and the average size of the or- ders was better. The increase in Easter business was at least twenty per cent. Another thing, the trade was handled with less confusion and expense. Early buying is usually good buying, and it gives a chance to gauge my orders with the growers. I am sure many people bought flowers that would have forgotten or neglected it altogether but for my suggestion. 266 The American Florist. Feb. 2J, "This happened two years ago. I have tried the plan out two Easters and one Christmas season with increasing good results. I consider it now a regu- lar part of the business. Maybe the idea isn't new to florists in other towns, but so far as I know I am the only one here that makes use of it. I am glad the shoe man didn't have it pat- ented." C. C. J. Our Gerardias. Among the most regal of our sum- mer wildflowers are the false foxgloves of the genus gerardia. Belonging, as do the true foxgloves to the flgwort family (scrophulariaceae), they are all considered to be clandestine or root parasites, says Dr. W. "W. Bailey in the American Botanist. This fact is diagnosed by their habit of blackening in the process of drying. Even the most rapid operators often fail to pro- cure good specimens. "With us in New England, the plants are about equally divided by color into two groups. In the one wherein the flowers are yel- low, the plants are large and stately, with bell-like corollas an inch or more in length. The species most familiar to us is G. pedicularia, which is viscid and glandular with deeply cut leaves and corollas thin and delicate in tex- ture. It is generally from one to two feet high and when found is often abun- dant. In this species the corollas are almost always pierced by bees near the base. They probably find the hairy stamens an impediment. Gerardia flava grows much more scattered and In the deep woods rather than, as is the case with the preceding, on the borders. It is a showy plant to meet with in a lonely wood path and can usually be taken home in good condi- tion, while the blossoms of pedicularia fall too easily. Another tall species formerly known as the oak-leaved (quercifolia) is now known as Gerardia virginica. In most respects it is much like the last except for its often deep- ly parted, or even twice parted leaves. It extends from Maine to Minnesota and southward. In the other group of gerardias, the plants are all low, some of them even dwarf and the flowers of varying shades of rose-purple. These usually grow in low sandy soil and are best known through the common purple gerardia, found everywhere. One who gathers it for the first time expects to reach home with a pretty bouquet but finds his flowers soon fall. A kindred species, G. tenuifolia, very like in appearance but with lighter colored flowers, supported on thread- like stems, grows in dry copses and along woody pathways. Then, lastly, in salt marshes one finds G. maritima, also purple and with thick, fleshy leaves, the sign of a halophyte. Truly Is gerardia an interesting genus, and well would it repay cultivation did not Its parasitic habit render that nearly Impossible. To grow both plant and host together has hitherto nearly de- fled accomplishment. It may be, how- ever, that with increased knowledge, these mysteries of growth may be solved. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. The Vacant Chair. This is a conventional design gen- erally ordered by members of a so- ciety who have lost their president. The illustration shows the design to have been quite lavishly filled with an assortment of flowers. A more compact form of arrangement follow- ing the lines of the article to be rep- resented is perhaps desirable. There Is no question, however, as to what is intended and the piecj is composed of well se'lected flowers and withall is well balanced. K. Quickening a Dull Time. When the weather is fine it appears to add energy, to buoy up, to put new life and animation into each individ- ual. The step is springy and more lively, it seems a pleasure to do things and everybody comments on the fine day and there is general enthusiasm. It is so different when it is wet and disagreeable, the buoyant spirit goes down, and things appear to drag in- stead of galloping along as before. It is the same with business; when every- body is hustling and order files are full and fat, there is enthusiasm ga- lore and the day passes quickly; but, like rainy days, dull times will creep in and one wonders where all the peo- ple have gone to. There are men who are only busy when there are orders to be filled; when the file is cleared they stand around and com- plain and wait for something to turn up. This is not the case in the well managed store. Keeping everybody busy is one of the secrets of success- how to do it is the result of experience and intuition on the part of the man- aging head. Most men would rather be busy than idle, but the great ma- jority do not see the work and it must be pointed out to them. In nearly every large business establishment there are monthly, or perhaps oftener, meetings of the heads of departments, who discuss what is best to be done in this or that emergency, and plan for extensions and a larger volume; of business. The ordinary flower shop with a routine that is carried on from day to day, filling the orders as they come and nothing more, is not likely to forge ahead. What is needed here are features; something a little above the ordinary, displays that will attract at- tention and hold it. Like the Scotch- man's "I'll hit you and there it is." there must be a punch to it, which lands before they know it, and a fav- orable impression is made that counts In money at once or in the near fu- ture. Dull days should put the manager on his mettle and his time should be divided between keeping the hands busy and bidding for new business. When a feature has been determined upon, his trade should know of it at once. Keeping one's patrons posted GUDE'S^ FLOWERS Salem, O. — James M:cNeelan "has been appointed receiver for the green- houses of Joseph E. Bonsall. Ontario, Calif. — Students of the Chaffey high school are assisting in the construction of a new greenhou.se north of the Science building. Will Be Appreciated Place an order with Gudcr'and you can rest assured that the recipient will be delighted. Hepe's the reason : The order will be filled with choice home-gfown flowers, artistically arranged in A neat box, and promptly delivered at any tine you wish. You'll be pleased with the prices, too. Just as a trial, let us fill your next order, and see if you don't get better satisfaction. Especial care given to teljphone orders. Our floral tokens are most impressive. Prices always rea- sonable. «1 Gude Bros. Co 1214 F Street Phenes Main 42774278 4279 ADVERTISEMENT THAT COMMANDS ATTENTION. I9I5- The American Florist. 267 and familiar with your stock as the seasons change is splendid business. This is also appreciated by custom- ers and suggests opportunities when flowers, from your stock, are just the right thing. Talk about the table fernery, boost it and tell of your stock of the hardy, healthy plants of the right varieties that are sure to keep in the house. Get the fern pans and dishes together, fill some of them, dis- play them to look their best and watch the result. Have a nice showing of azaleas; when the card goes out some will call to see them and possibly pur- chase. Follow this with a daffodil dis- play; bring out the flower holders and shallow dishes and the tumbler baskets filled daintily and ribboned. They ap- peal to those of moderate means, the people that Lincoln said "God must love, because he made so many of them." When roses are plentiful there is a great message to send out, as every- body loves the rose. They can be ar- ranged in the shallow bowls and the small baskets more effectively than al- most any other flower. Feature plants of Primula malacoides, the most dainty and profusely flowered of the family; they work up into beautiful baskets and hampers. The miniature colonial bouquets with their Frenchy paper adornments, cost little but the time it takes to make them up, yet they are very attractive and valuable as a feature. A display of corsage bouquets illustrating the various styles in which the flowers most favored for this class of work may be combined, together with suitable ribbons and pins, is sure to attract attention and bring business. Specimens of decorative work are al- ways much admired, such as flowers for a wedding, the kneeling stool, shepherds' crooks with flowers and ribbons, some bouquets and baskets for the flower girls make a pretty picture and one that may be produc- tive of much business. Luncheon and dinner tables, with the silver and china in place, and harmonious color effects, worked out in the artist's best style with the flowers of the season, should be one of the best features. The above are but a few of the many plants and flowers that may be brought into the spotlight and made to enliven and encourage business during the dull spells. These and similar fea- tures are sure to give the store a bright, progressive look, which is a great factor in creating new business. K. Bedding Plants. PREPARATIONS FOR SPRING. To be sure of having first-class stock of the various kinds of bedding plants they must be given close attention from this time on until the indoor sea- son closes and they are planted out- doors. The stock plants that are de- pended upon to produce cuttings should be cleaned up and given a place where they will get plenty of light and receive daily attention to their needs as regards watering, airing, etc. After seeing that everything is done to indilce the stock plants to produce cuttings, the propagating houses should be put in readiness to receive them, as all the available space will have to be utilized to the limit to be able to work up a sufficient number of plants that will be just right at the time needed. Nearly all the plants used for bed- ding purposes are fast growers, and require to be worked quickly and on time to safeguard them against getting hard or developing into spindly, drawn VACANT CHAIR. out plants. Ample room and plenty of fresh air are both essential to the successful culture of these plants, and it is a fight from start to finish to prevent the many kinds of insects get- ting the upper hand and checking the plant's growth. Geraniums, as one of the leading bedding plants, should receive first at- tention, the plants propagated last fall and carried over winter in 2%- inch pots, should now be well estab- lished in 3-inch pots. If this is not so, they should be potted into 3-inch with- out any further delay, which will give them time to be ready for shifting into ■i-inch before the end of March. It will take these plants all of the time from March until the middle of May to get well established and nicely in bloom. Geranium plants without a bloom and bud on them are very slow sellers, but nice dwarf plants, well in bud and bloom, move quickly. Most customers like to select -their own bedding plants, personally spending a lot of time doing the selecting, and if there is not a big lot of well flowered plants to pick from, they go away dis- satisfied and will buy somewhere else, or many times not at all. Geraniums should not be given a high tempera- ture. The best plants are produced when they are grown cool and the soil at the roots held a little on the dry side rather than overwet. The popular standard varieties may be counted on the fingers of one hand. White, salmon pink, rose pink, dark red and scarlet are the colors most called for, and the semi-double varieties are now planted almost entirely. There are very many beautiful colors and large size flowers among the newer single varieties, and they are grand while growing under glass, but it is a poor business policy to plant them outdoors because the flowers do not stand the wind and many of the varieties do not grow well in our hot climate. When the plants are in good growing condi- tion, and are large enough to permit it, the tops can be taken off for cut- tings for a while yet, but do not carry this to the extreme by chopping the plants all to pieces; also do not do any topping after March 20, or the plants will be very late in blooming. Cuttings of heliotropes, fuchsias, petunias, impatiens and all other soft- wooded plants of this character should be propagated right along now. Sal- via, Mme. Salleroi, dwarf ageratum, sweet alyssum and double lobelia should also receive attention. 268 The American Florist. Feb. ^7, It is a little early yet to start put- ting out tlie alternantheras into the hotbeds, but if the required numbers are not accounted for, now is the time to run in some cuttings — these will be ready for potting just about the time of starting up the hotbeds. Com- mence propagating and working along the coleus and achyranthes; these are more tender than most of the bed- ding plants and require greater heat. It is also now time to overhaul and rebox the echeverias. It is generally a problem to find room for large quan- tities of stock in flats, but these plants must receive attention, even if it be- comes necessary to build shelves to hold them. Echeverias must be grown near the light, so that there is not any danger of them becoming drawn; to leave them standing around in dark, shady places will quickly ruin them. January-sown pansy plants will now be ready for transplanting. Give them a light, live soil to encourage quick growth, so that they will be in shane for planting out in the cold frames as soon as the weather becomes favor- able. The vines for vases and window- boxes should also come in for atten- tion at this time. If the vincas have become potbound and the soil at the roots worn out, give them a shift, either into the same size pot, or a little larger, but it should be borne in mind that the larger pot gives the plants so much heavier clumps of roots, making the work of filling cases or boxes a very much more difficult job. Besides the vinca, the English ivy is being used more extensively • '^vert year.^ 'They are slower grow- ers than the vincas and should have a place where the vines can hang down for their proper development. Seeds of single lobelia, bellis, snap- dragon, verbena and other annuals should be sown now. Use a very light soil, to which is added a liberal amount of sharp sand. As quickly as the seedlings are large enough to han- dle do not delay the transplanting. C. W. JOHNSON. PLANT NOTES. Massachusetts Agricultural College. The department of floriculture an- nounces a series of special lectures, March 16-17, in connection with farm- ers' week. The program will be as follows : Tuesday, March IC. 1 :30 p. m. Selection and Care of House Plants, F. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. 2 :30 p. m. Garden Planning. P. H. El- wood, Jr., M. A. C. 3 :30 p. m. The Use of Annuals in the Garden, E. J. Canning, North- ampton, Mass. Wednesday, March 17. 9 :10 a. m. Trees and Shrubs for the Home Grounds, A. K. Harrison, M. A. C. 10 :10 a. m. Diseases of Floricultural Plants, A. J. Anderson, M. A. C. 11 :10 a. m. The Culture of Herbaceous Perennials, Maurice Fuld, New York. 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Rose Culture, Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass. 2 :30 p. m. The Forcing of Plants, Ernest Downer, Northampton, 3:30 p.m. Question Box, A. H. Win- gett, Lenox, Mass. On these dates a spring flower show, occupying the entire first floor of French hall, will be held. For further Information write the department of floriculture, Massachusetts Agricul- tural College, Amherst, Mass. Seeds for March Sowing. The middle of March is the proper time for the sowing of the main crop of summer annuals. The seedsmen have seen that the growers have the catalogues, and the lists of the wants for the year should be made out at once, if not already done, and the seeds procured and sown. How often have we seen good growers spending valuable time during the busy days of May and June hunting for some small stock that could have been easily grown, but was neglected at the prop- er time. It is a good time now to look back at the sales of the last year or two and note what lines of stock were in short supply or were carelessly omit- ted. Such matters as this are the little things that count in a successful busi- ness, for the time taken in hunting up and procuring the cheaper kinds of stock during the busy season more than eats up all the profit received in handling it. The seeds that should be sown now are almost endless in vari- ety, and they include asters. Phlox Drummondii, zinnias, marigolds, bal- sams, antirrhinums, begonias, calen- dula, celosias, cobaeas, cosmos, gauras, mignonette, nicotianas nasturtiums, petunias, salpiglossis, ricinus, salvias, scabiosa, stocks, thunbergias and oth- ers that may be demanded. With the exception of Cobaea scandens, mignon- ette and ricinus, which should be sown in pots, these can all be sown in flats and as soon as large enough transplanted to pots or spaced in flats, and good stock be had for summer bedding. Iceland Popples. A beautiful cut flower for summer use not often grown is the Iceland pop- py. While it is a perennial, yet it can be treated as an annual if the seed is sown early and the plants trans- planted. Seeds sown in March will bloom the coming summer, and the varieties of color range through the yellow and orange to white. The petals have a peculiar satiny texture and are beautifully crumpled, and if the flowers are picked in the early morning they will stand in water for a long time and are very decorative. There are few annuals that will at- tract more attention than a vase of these lovely poppies arranged with ap- porpriate green, and besides they have a delicious fragrance. They are easily grown, and if the flowers are kept picked will continue to bloom all sum- mer. Another poppy that can be grown for cut flowers is the Shirley poppy, but the flowers do not last as well as the Iceland poppies. Camellias. While it is a question if the camel- lia will ever become as popular as it was years ago, yet there seems to be a growing demand for the blooms of the "Japonica" as it was so familiarly known to the grandparents of the present generation, and the flowers are well adapted to certain classes of work or occasions. A few dwarf plants are now also seen in flower in some of the stores. They are easily grown, the prime requisite being a cool house, one with a night temperature of 45 degrees to 50 degrees, and the constant care throughout the year that all hard- wooded plants require. The large spec- imens which are grown for cut blooms may be planted in the ground of the house, first spading in a quantity of leaf-mold and rotted cow manure. The smaller plants are generally grown In pots, firmly planted in the same kind of soil, with plenty of drainage. They do not need repotting often and when done the shift should be to only one size larger, and this should be done just after the plant is through flower- ing, for it then starts to make its growth for another season. When the growth starts the plants should be given plenty of water and frequently syringed; in fact, careful watering is the one thing necessary in their cul- ture. They should never become dry, and during the hot days of summer frequent syringings are required, which also greatly assists in keeping down mealy bug and scale, the only two insects to which the plant is subject. The cause of the buds dropping, which will sometimes occur, can invariably be traced to the plant becoming dry some time during its growth. During the summer, heavy shade over the plants will be required and an abund- ance of air should be provided at this time. Lilacs for Easter. A large variety of blooming plants can be grown for Easter, and dwarf, shapely lilacs are appreciated by all flower lovers, and the cut sprays have now become a standard winter flower. For the pot plants the imported budded stock is preferable, but for cut blooms any lilac may be lifted and they force quickly and easily in a warm house. The varieties most grown for pot slants are Marie Lagraye, white, and Charles X, purple. Four weeks in a tempera- ture of 65 degrees will bring them into flower. The plants when placed in the greenhouse should be syringed several times a day in order to assist the buds to swell and kept in a dark place. As soon as the buds begin to open the plants can be placed in full sunlight. The common lilac can be forced in the same manner. A bush, which is well set with flower buds, and these are easily distinguished from the leaf buds, can be lifted and planted in a bench and will furnish fine sprays of flowers. If the plant is kept shaded from the sun by spreading a heavy cloth over It the flowers of the purple varieties will be white when forced. The plants will require plenty of water, for they make but little root growth and bloom upon the vitality which has been stored. Rambler Roses. The plants of rambler roses that are intended for Easter blooming should now be showing color and if they are not, they will require quite a little forcing to have them in the best of condition for that date. If the plants are at all potbound, watering with liquid manure will be of great assist- ance to them and stimulate the flow- ers and make them much larger and an addition of soot to this will intensi- fy the color. The plants will often, when setting the buds, make long growths from the base of the plants; these should be cut out, for they are taking much strength that should go into the flowers. These canes can be made into cuttings and propagated and will make small plants for next year's growing or can be planted outside and grown on for stock for the future. There is always a good demand for well-grown pot ramblers for Decora- I9I5- The American Florist. 269 tion day and early June, and plants started now vill be in the best of con- dition at that time. They can be started in a cool house and frequently syringed until the eyes break, when they can be moved into ■warmer quar- ters and full sunlig'ht. For June deco- ration there is nothing better in bloom- ing plants than Crimson Rambler and the other rambler roses and hydran- geas; they make a beautiful combina- tion and are also very decorative for porches. Surg-ery for Sick Trees. A cavity in a decayed tree is some- thing like a cavity in a decayed tooth. If an unreliable tree surgeon who has been called in to save the tree only partially removes the diseased part of the wood, uses no antiseptic coatings In the cavity, and fills it up with ce- ment, the tree is no more cured than Is a person whose decayed tooth has not been properly filled by a dentist. The only difference is that after the tree cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done, the tree has no way of making its trouble known except by further decay. Within the last decade there has been a great increase in demand for sur- geons to repair decaying shade trees, but the possibilities of practicing fraud In this profession, like the instance just cited, have tempted so many un- reliable people to dabble in the science that tree surgery has fallen somewhat into disrepute. The department of agriculture realizes that commercial tree surgery should occupy a high place in the estimation of the public, and has recently issued a pamphlet entitled "Practical Tree Surgery," wherein suggestions are made for im- provement along these lines. As in all professions, there are re- liable and unreliable men and firms competing for contracts in tree sur- gery. In recent years so many occa- sions have arisen when property own- ers felt the necessity of calling in commercial tree surgeons to attend to their trees that there are now numer- ous firms, both honest and dishonest, engaged in the work. Usually tree surgery is practiced in connection with some nearly related line, but often it is taken up as a business of itself. When a blight such as the chestnut bark disease infects the trees of a district, the community, or individuals in it, will often spend considerable money to control ravages which may rob the whole district of its trees. An affec- tion like the chestnut bark disease is contagious. It requires scientific knowledge of the disease to know whether an affected tree should be de- stroyed at once or is worth treating. It requires scientific training to under- stand the manner of growth of the fungi causing the disease and what treatment is best. Many individuals who have had faith in tree surgery have lost it through following the ad- vice of unreliable tree surgeons who claimed to be able to diagnose a case, but whose main interest was to collect a good sum of money for their work. PRUNING nOOKS AND CLIMBING DEVICES. Besides the careless filling of de- cayed cavities in trees, there are other practices of certain so-called "tree sur- geons" that do the trees more harm than good. Many of these "surgeons," as well as the people who employ them, do not realize the danger aris- ing from fresh injuries to a tree. The tree owner should realize that prompt attendance to fresh injuries will large- ly do away with the need of tree sur- gery 15 or 20 years hence. The tree surgeons must realize that if they make fresh injuries in the living bark, when treating decayed portions, they are laying the tree open to more dan- gers of infection that will result in further decay. Just as a person Is sub- ject to infection through cuts and scratches, trees are rendered subject to infection by having their living bark torn. Notwithstanding this, many tree surgeons use pruning hooks and climbing spurs and cut fresh gashes in the tree. To break off small dead branches a workman may use a long pruning hook as though it were a club. In doing so the hook usually causes injury to the young bark nearby. Every new wound may furnish a new point of entrance for decay, even though the old dead branch may have been removed. The use of climbing .spurs should be particularly avoided on trees in vicinities where there is a contagious infection. They simply render the treated tree all the more liable to catch the disease which is "in the air." All properly equipped firms of commercial surgeons should have ladders that would reach 40 or more feet into a tree. Ladders, ropes and rubber-soled shoes will allow a man to reach practically every part. Reliable estimates indicate that it takes somewhat longer (perhaps 25 per cent on an average) to do work on a tree when these are used instead of climbing spurs, and this is one rea- son why many firms who value re- muneration more than reputation use the spurs. TO MINIMIZE UNRELIABIilTY. The department is suggesting a plan that may help put commercial tree surgery on a better basis. Owners are urged to have a definite written con- tract with the tree surgeons they em- ploy, and the following is suggested as a model for such contract : (1) No climbing spurs shall be used on any part of a tree. (2) The shoes worn by the work- men shall have soft rubber bottoms. (3) Ordinary commercial orange shellac shall be applied to cover the cut edges of sapwood and cambium (which is the soft formative tissue from which the new wood and bark originate) within five minutes after the final trimming cut is made. (4) All cut or shellacked surfaces shall be painted with commercial creo- sote, followed by thick coal tar. (5) All diseased, rotten, discolored, water-soaked, or insect-eaten wood shall be removed in cavity work and the cavity inspected by the owner or his agent before it is filled. (G) Only a good grade of Portland cement and clean, sharp sand in no weaker mixture than 1 to 3 shall be used to fill cavities. (7) The contractor shall repair free of expense any defects that may appear in the work within one year. If the owner prefers to have a cav- ity filled with asphalt or other mate- rial instead of cement, the contract can be altered accordingly. If it is desirable to substitute some other preparation for shellac, this can be done. Similarly, under certain condi- tions, various other modifications may be made, although alterations in Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 7 should be made with cau- tion. It may so happen that if all insect-eaten wood is removed, the tree may be dangerously weakened; under such conditions the diseased matter can be removed to solid wood and the cavity fumigated. Other suggestions along these lines may be found in the pamphlet issued by the department. The department realizes that this science is comparatively new and that methods in the near future may be de- veloped that win prove far superior to some now in common use. It there- fore invites correspondence either from individuals or firms concerning new methods of treatment and is pre- pared to advise regarding any particu- lar method so far as experimental re- sults will permit. The cooperation of all who are interested is necessary for this work. All interested are urged to write for the new bulletin.— Dept. of Agriculture News-Letter. ROSE NOTES. Propagating-. January and February are two of the best months for rose propagating, as there is usually very cold weather at this time and the extra heat re- quired for this work can be kept con- stantly under the sand, owing to steady firing, and the wood seems to root readily at this time. It will be noticed that during the latter part of January the plants be- gin to take on more vigor and produce a new lot of growth admirably adapted to cutting, and unless one is working up stock of some new variety, they need not start the cuttings until the latter part of January as then there will be better wood and to remove it will not have the same tendency to retard the growth of the plants as it would three weeks earlier, when the plants are practically at a standstill, following the holiday cut. As a rule, if one grafts their stock, one only uses the strongest flowering wood, and the smaller growths are pinched, causing no more check to the plants than the usual cutting of the blooms, but where the propagating is done by rooting the cuttings, one has to use greater care or too much good wood will be taken for the good of the plants. So we would suggest going rather light for the first lot of cuttings, and follow the plan of doing some propagating every two or three weeks, particularly if the range is a small one. In this way the best of wood can be selected and with less strain on the plants. It is most essential to have a care- fully designed bed or bench for the cuttings, preferably a house built espe- cially for this purpose, but we have often seen on some small range, a very practical arrangement for the cut- tings, as the propagating house at the start could not be afforded, at least. There are certain conditions that must be present in order to get good strikes, and they may be summed up as fol- lows : A good sound propagating bed to hold three inches of sand, and so situated as to receive plenty of sun- shine if necessary and also a pure cir- culation of air (no draughts), with certain heat sufficient to bring the temperature to 65° and the overhead temperature from 58° to 60°. The bench can be curtained off or the heat retained by enclosing the coils with boards, building paper, etc. As the water usually reaches a very low temperature, which is sure to chill the sand at this season, it is best to sink a barrel under the bench and keep it always filled with fresh water; this water naturally adapts itself to the temperature of the house, which is right. A small lump of lime the size 270 The American Florist. Feb. 2j, of a pigeon egg dropped into the bar- rel daily will keep the water pure and sweet. Remember that cleanliness in the propagating house is absolutely necessary; no decayed boards, trash or trimmings from the cuttings should be allowed to lay around. Give the bench a good coat of hot lime wash and sprinkle the walks and surround- ings every day or so freely with air- slacked lime. The sand required is a good sharp, clean sand of medium grade, about like fine granulated sugar. Bank sand is best, as it contains no vegetable matter. We have often seen excellent wood and careful preparation of no avail as the sand used was taken from the side of the road, or was too full of clay, which is so easily over watered. A sand such as rotten rock, or one that contains more or less clay, will give one a good strike providing the first watering is thorough and the cut- tings are sprayed afterward, as one watering will in most instances be enough. The sharp sand, as described above, is by far the best as it is al- most impossible to overwater it. There should be three inches of the sand af- ter it is firmly packed and watered. The sand should be shaded and this can be taken care of by hanging some cheap cotton cloth in such a manner as to be easily pushed out of the way or slipped along on a running wire fastened to the bars over head. If the cloth is drawn tightly to the roof, it will prevent a draught from the ven- tilators and can be arranged to lift up from the bottom when watering or putting in the cuttings. The location of the bench will suggest the most practical arrangement of shading. An excellent plan is to tack the cloth on light frames the width of the bench. These can be stored when not in use, and will last indefinitely. We will now go back to the cutting end of the job. In selecting the wood, remember the very best is none too good, and the best according to our idea is blooming wood, the short growths from four to six inches in length bearing good heavy and well formed buds, taken when the buds are just about beginning to show color. This wood will be found quite ripe at the heel and will be worth more de- voted to cuttings than to cut for the blooms, as good stock is absolutely necessary these times. Our experi- ence is that blind wood cuttings repro- duce blind wood plants more or less, eventually the running out and de- terioration of the plants. If your plants should at present be in this condition, we should strongly advise procuring new wood from some well known grower who has grafted stock, and if one's stock is badly run down the best one can do is to replant with grafted stock which will at least give the proper wood for next season's cut- tings. The difference in the price will surely be made up and forgotten about before half the season is over. Own root stock is of course all right if the soil is adapted to it, and the proper wood is selected for the cuttings, but the soils must be heavy and a good sod soil at that. However, to get back to the cut- tings again, take off just enough wood to work up without having any lay around too long. Select a cool, shady place and lay the wood on clean pa- per and sprinkle it well. Select a .sharp knife and cut as many of the cuttings with a heel as possible and none of them less than two eyes. There is no need of removing or clip- ping the foliage if one has plenty of room in the propagating house; only the bottom leaves should be cut away so they will not rest on the sand, as to do so would cause them to drop their foliage. Open up the sand with an old table knife and use a flat stick for a ruler. Do not cut the sand deeper than an inch or so as it is bet- ter to press the cutting a little way into the firm sand or at least to the bottom of the cut. Place the longest cuttings to the back and graduate them, leaving the shorter ones to the front. Water thoroughly and label everything carefully. Be sure to press the sand firmly on each side of the row as each row is put in. Spray every bright day, and remove shading on cloudy days. Having thermometers placed in the sand to a depth of Wo. inches will give one the temperature, which should be 65° to 68° day and night. The sand should be kept quite wet until the cuttings begin to start rooting, then watering should cease and they can then be allowed more sunshine. When the roots have reached a length of half an inch, they should then be potted without delay. American Beauty wood should be se- lected from the center section of the long canes so as to have the wood of uniform ripeness. They should be made up into two-eyed cuttings and the foliage trimmed a little and placed in the sand so the foliage of one row does not overlap the next row. These will perhaps root uneven in the cool- est end of the bench and they will take a little longer to root. Select no wood infested with red spider, mildew, or black spot, or streaked foliage. If so, total failure will be the result. As these directions are principally intended for the grower who is more or less lacking in experience, it has been necessary to go into details in order to clearly describe the work. E. Toledo. BOILER RULING BRINGS PROTEST. The florists and the commercial greenhouse owners and operators of Toledo and vicinity at a recent meet- ing have addressed a set of resolu- tions to the chairman of the state industrial commission at Columbus, representing that they are confronted with the alternative of either aban- doning their business entirely or of employing high-priced boiler opera- tors for whom they have no need, and who have not been trained to the condi- tions peculiar to the greenhouse busi- ness. The law has been in force about 14 years, but has not been enforced in the case of greenhouse boilers until about three years ago, when Krueger Bros., Harry Heinl and E. A. Kuhnke were cited. Krueger Bros, and Heinl sent their own men, and Kuhnke took the examination himself, and these three firms thereby satisfied the authorities. No further action was taken until last fall, when dull times caused a number of industrial plants to close down and a number of sta- tionary engineers were made idle. This was followed by notifications to prac- tically every owner of a steam heated greenhouse to hire a licensed engineer. This was done in some instances, but the average fireman or engineer, while undoubtedly as good or better at the boiler as the greenhouse man, has not the practical knowledge to handle greenhouse temperature and condi- tions. It is further claimed that the exam- inations are unnecessarily severe, and while perfectly consistent in the case of handling high pressure boilers in large institutions or factories, the low pressure carried in greenhouse boilers, and the fact that practical experiences in temperatures as regards plant growing, gave the greenhouse opera- tor an advantage as a fireman in charge of the greenhouse boiler room. Under these conditions the florists and greenhouse operators ask the state in- dustrial commission to take such ac- tion as will give them simple justice and relief from conditions that are discouraging to the cause of florticul- ture and horticulture in every form. K. Washington. TRADE CONDITIONS VERY SATISFACTORY. Stock is plentiful, prices reasonable, and conditions generally are satisfac- tory to the retail trade. Carnations are bringing from $3 to $5 per hundred. Roses of all kinds, such as Killarney, Hillingdon, Sunburst, Hadley, Rich- mond, Radiance, etc., can be had at from $4 to $12.50 per hundred. Orchids are priced from $4 to $6 per dozen, and gardenias are offered at prices ranging from $2 to $3. It is only on rare occasions that there is a run on cornflower, but on Washington's birth- day, every florist was short of supply. NOTES. Z. D. Blackistone had one of the most attractive window displays ever shown in this city for Washington's birthday. The arrangement was a marble column, surmounted by a life- size bust of the "father of our coun- try." The decorator deserves credit for the display which attracted much attention. Fred Kramer is at present cutting excellent Killarney Queens. They are about on a par with some of the Amer- ican Beauty roses that are sent to this market, but not quite as high in price. Local florists made a splendid show- ing at the food show last week. Their stands were banked with cut blooms of the choicest varieties, and attracted much favorable comment. Gus Lovall's tulips are coming in now, and are about as fine as can be expected. He says : "Look out for my gladioli. I have some of the best and newest varieties." H. Winkler is sending some extra fine snapdragons to this market; they are the best that are being brought to this city. George H. Cooke reports business as good as can be expected and is busy with luncheon and dinner decorations. E. L. Miller, formerly of Mansfield, O., is now connected with Z. D. Blackis- tone in the capacity of salesman. Visitors : Charles Cook and son and M. Culp, of Catonsville, Md. G. C. D. Buffalo. TRADE IS SATISFACTORY. Weather conditions have been favor- able the past week and business was good until the Lenten period opened. St. Valentine's day, coming on Sun- day, was almost equal to Easter, and plants, cut flowers, corsages and other orders, such as up to date florists cater to, were all that could be ex- pected. Bulbous stock from now on, will be plentiful with the demand limited, and it will behoove the grower to sell plants, and curtail on what he has to buy. Washington's birthday called forth a goodly number of red and white flowers, carnations being most in demand, and the supply adequate. Roses are more plentiful, the off crop of the past three weeks is a thing of the past. Tulips, daf- fodils and hyacinths are plentiful and carnations are good. Sweet peas are of first quality. Preesia is in good supply with orchids and lily of the valley in abundance. Choice grown lilacs are on sale in some of the stores and have a ready sale, a handsomelv trimmed lilac for an odd funeral or other order being very acceptable now and different from the always suggested cluster basket or design. NOTES. Joseph Streit, foreman of S. A. Anderson's, had a surprise on the 19^5- The American Florist. 271 occasion of his birthday, when all the force from the store and greenhouse greeted him on his return from a visit to a nearby grower, which was nicely arranged by Mrs. Streit. About 60 of his friends were there and upon his entering the potting shed, he was sur- rounded by the whole crowd. The occasion was very aptly arranged and the presentation of a Victrola and records by Mrs. Streit and the em- ployes of the store and greenhouse was ably done by E. C. Armbrust, who in a few well chosen words enlight- ened him on the occasion of the delega- tion being present. After a bounteous spread had justice done to it, danc- ing filled the balance of the evening, all enjoying themselves and making it pleasant for Mr. Streit. Now is the time for the wide- awake florists to have all the little accessories, such as pot arrangements, ribbon bows, and all things that are to be used for Easter in readiness and carefully put away, so that when wanted they will be on hand, for the time is not far off and such things as crepe paper and many other things that are so much used can be pre- pared in dull times, thus facilitating the business and preparing for the busy time. The bulb men are calling daily; also representatives from H. Bayersdorfer & Co., H. A. Dreer and M. Rice Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mr. Dykes of Ed Jansen, New York. Bison. Columbus, U. TRADE CONDITIONS FAVORABLE. Florists generally report a satisfac- tory trade, and one that compares fa- vorably with the same period a year ago. The stamina shown by the mar- ket is an agreeable surprise, in view of depressed trade conditions which exist in a number of other retail lines which are regarded as being more staple. There is still a shortage in carnations. The largest growers of central Ohio have been placing orders on the outside, but are not given full shipment. A week of sunshine has greatly improved prospects, and some growers foresee an abundant supply, if not a glut, early in March. Roses are about equal to demand, but the quality is impaired somewhat by mil- dew, as a result of unfavorable weather. Sweet peas are good stock, but remain a moderate factor in the trade. All kinds of spring stock in bulbous form is moving freely, with supply apparently equal to demand. NOTES. The Green-Joyce Company depart- ment store has inaugurated a floral branch, opening February 20. This is the first venture of the kind for Co- lumbus. J. R. Clark, a practical flor- ist, who has lately been with Graff Brothers, is manager. He is a young man of good personality and evidently the right kind of man to try out this innovation. He reports a highly-en- couraging start. Cut flowers and bulb- ous stock will be carried. C. C. J. Holyoke fc Northampton Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gar- deners' Club was held Tuesday even- ing, February 10, in E. J. Canning's office. Prospect Heights, Northampton, and was well attended, some twenty- two members being present. G. H. Sinclair and George Strugnell, of Hol- yoke, and F. D. Keyes & Son, of Flor- ence, exhibited some remarkably well grown cyclamen plants. It is doubt- ful if better plants have ever been grown in western Massachusetts. F. D. Keyes & Son also exhibited a vase of that grand crimson carnation. Princess Dagmar. E. H. Downer, of the Smith College Botanic Gardens, exhibited some well grown plants and sprays of flowers of Schizanthus Wisetonensis in a great variety of colors and mark- ings. He also exhibited some specimen cinerarias. Each of the exhibitors were awarded a first-class certificate of merit. The exhibits provoked much discussion among the members, and practically every minute detail of cul- ture was brought out. Frank Barnard, a former active member, sent a paper which was read by G. H. Sinclair, on the history and the quantity of plants and cut flowers grown at the A. N. Pierson Company's range at Crom- well, Conn., where Mr. Barnard is now located. The club presented W. H. Whiting, of the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, with a pair of gold cuff links, in recognition of his faith- ful and efficient services as secretary of the club. The March meeting will be held at the large new Sinclair greenhouse at Smith's Ferr5^ E. J. C. Muncie, Ind. Simon Humfeld. who has been in Florida the past two months, has re- turned and reports that rose growing The Late H. Frank Darrow. in Florida is a success. At Lake Hamilton, a new town near Haines City, roses five feet high are in full bloom — long stems and perfect foliage. A Mr. Richardson from Bloomington, Ind., used a red clay and mud from the lake which seems to be an ideal soil for roses. C. C. Harvy has bought land there and will grow roses for the cut flower market. Mr. Humfeld reports that thousands of boxes of citrus fruit will not be sold, there being no market for them. The Riverside Floral Co. has made all repairs on its boiler and potting shed. Their loss by fire two weeks ago on building was covered by in- surance, but the plants were not. The decorative plants are a total loss. The mild weather has been in their favor and they have restocked on some of the ferns and decorative plants. The rose house was not injured. Miller's Flower Shop reports good trade the past week. Funeral work was very heavy. The stock of cyclamens was exceptionaly fine; also, a large stock of new pelargoniums will be in for Easter. Henry Potornphia's new place on Cramer avenue is in first class shape. Great quantities of bedding stock are being worked up. Williams & Clark Floral Co. report bvisiness good. Their roses and carna- tions are in fine shape, with good crop • on. S. H. OBITUARY. H. Frank Darrow. H. Frank Darrow, New York, well- known importer in the horticultural field, and with long standing connec- tion with leading European firms in the trade, died at the Long Island City hospital, February 21, aged 4S years. Born in New London, Conn., in 1866, and receiving his education in that city, he entered the employ of Theodore Pabst & Co., 26 Barclay street. New York, at the age of 21, that firm at the time being the American represen- tatives for Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, and for Louis Leroy's Nurseries, Angers, France. Theodore Pabst & Co. went out of business in 1893, being succeeded by the late August Rhotert. who added other agencies to this horticultural represen- tation, and succeeded in getting to- gether a complete and entire line for florists and nurserymen. Mr. Darrow was retained on the Rhotert staff, and upon the death of Mr. Rhotert in 1906, he became sole owner of the business, and had since that time conducteil it under his own name. Under his man- agement the business grew yearly, and at presei.t is one of the largest of its kind in the United States, and the European firms represented are among the best and most reliable in the world. Besides the two French firms mentioned above he was sole agent in the United States and Canada for The Haerens Co., Somergem, Bel- gium; John Palmer & Sons, Ltd., Annan. Scotland, and others. He was also an extensive importer of French. Japanese and Dutch bulbs and raffia. He was also a regular custom house broker and made large exports. His passing brings to a close a suc- cessful business career, and will occa- sion deep regret among a host of friends, both in the trade and out. For a number of years past he had resided in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and is survived by his widow and one daughter. Mrs. M. Thlelmann. Mrs. M. Thielmann, the mother of John and Fred Thielmann, well known florists of Brooklyn, N. Y.. died in Los Angeles, Calif., February 13, of a paralytic stroke, aged 78 years. Mrs. Thielmann was in the florist business in Brooklyn for 41 years and had a wide acquaintance in the trade in the lead- ing cities from coast to coast. She was a woman universally respected by friends and associates in the trade. She is survived by two sons, John and Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. Rosie Hammes. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. Brooklyn. A. F. F. Edward Houck. Edward Houck, manager of the Elitch-Long Flower Store, Denver, Colo., and one of the best known flo- rists in that city, died of paralysis, February 15. He was 48 years old. He had been a resident of Denver for 25 years, coming to that city from his birthplace. San Jose, Calif. He is survived by his wife and two sisters. Mrs. Elitch-Long, of Denver, and Mrs. C. E. Schilling, Los Angeles, Calif. West Park, O. — The Thompson & Allen Gardening Co. has been incorpo- rated with a capital of $25,000. MUNCIE, IND. — The greenhouse of the Riverside Floral Co. was partially de- stroyed by fire. February 7. The loss will "be about $500. CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. — The Virginia State Horticultural Society will hold its next annual meeting in this city January 12-13. 1916. 272 The American Florist. Feb. 2j, The AMERICAN Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries ID Postal Union. $2.30. Subscriptions accepted only from tbose in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Stimulant to Easter buying 26.5 Our gerardias 266 The retail trade 266 — The vacant chair (lUus.l 266 — Quickening a dull time 266 — An advertisement that demands attention. 266 Bedding plants 267 Massachusetts Agricultural College 2bi> Plant notes 268 — Seeds for March sowing 268 — Iceland poppies 268 . — Camellias 268 — Lilacs tor Easter 268 — Rambler roses 268 Surgery for sick trees 269 Rose notes 269 — Propagating 269 Toledo 2,0 Washington 270 BulTalo 270 Columbus, O •■■■ 271 Holyoke & Northampton Florists Club 271 Muncie. Ind. -'J Obituary 271 — H. Frank Darrow (portrait) 271 — Mrs. M, Thiclmann 271 — Edward Houck 271 Editorial 2^2 —Florists' Telegraph , Delivery 2(2 — nail screens for greenhouses 272 — Amer. Ass'n ot Park Superintendents 272 — Chrysanthemum Society of America 272 — Club meetings next week 272 San Francisco 274 Dayton. 0 .• 2,4 Chicago f^ St. Louis 282 Cincinnati -8- Montreal • 282 Chicago bowling ^|'; Philadelphia 284 Cleveland ■ ■■ 284 New York ,• -AC v siS Lancaster County Florists' Club 28b Horticultural Society of New York 286 Milwauiiee ;-°^ Oklahoma City ■„■••.•; rSk Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society 288 The seed trade. 294 — Seedsman urges peace ^94 — American stock of potatoes 294 Ft. Wayne. Ind 298 Market gardeners ■ ■ • ■ »"" —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 3U0 The nursery trade _■ 302 — Nursery inspection in California ^u^ — normant roses under storage 302 ^Evergreens for the middle west o02 Florists' Telegraph Delivery. The meeting- of the directors of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery will be held Marph 3 at 10 a. m. at Hotel La Salle, Chicago, instead of March 2, as previously announced. Albert Pochelon, Sec'y. RENEW subscription promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. It is generally believed the five per cent advance in ea.stern freight rates going into effect thl.s week will ma- terially improve business conditions. Oftentime.s the manager of .i busi- ness, especially if it is a small busi- ness, pays too much attention to the things which he makes and not enough attention to the people who make them, the people who sell them, and the peo- ple who use thom. "It's not things that make life— ifs people," says Wal- ter H. Cottingham, president of the Sherwin-Williams Company. "It's not things which makes business, it's peo- ple— people with red blood in their vein.s, men and women with hearts and feelings, aims and ambitions — men and women susceptible to encouragement and .sympathy, training and disci- pline."— Current Opinion. Hail Screens for Greenhouses. Answering "W. A. P." : The best hail screen for a greenhouse is a policy in the Florists' Hail Association. Bet- ter write the secretary, John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., right away. W. N. RUDD. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The fourteenth annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica will be held at Cleveland. O., No- vember 10, 1915. The annual exhibi- tion, which, will be held in conjunction with the Cleveland Florists' Club, will take place November 10-14. There will also be an exhibit of chrysanthe- mums under the auspices of the Chrys- anthemum Society of America in con- junction with the gardeners and flor- ists of the Pacific coast, to be held at the Panama-Pacific International Ex- position, San Francisco, Calif. The date and other details will be an- novinced later. CHAS. W. Johnson, Sec'y. American Rose Society. The annual meeting and exhibition of the American Rose Society will be held in Horticultural hall. Boston, Mass.. March 18-21. The New York flower show at the Grand Central Palace occurs March 17-23. It has been arranged to stage roses at these exhibitions to conflict as little as pos- sible, and the American Rose Society wishes to call attention to these dates. Roses in pots and tubs will be staged at Boston, Thursday, March 18. AH cut roses will be staged, Friday, March 19, on whicli day the annual meeting wiU be held at 3 o'clock. At the New York flower show, all pot grown roses will be staged, Wed- nesday, March 17. All classes of cut roses, except the special class for dis- play of 1,000 blooms will be staged, Thursday, March 18. This special class will be staged, Saturday, March 20. This arrangement allows an ex- hibitor the opportunity to exhibit in New York on Thursday and in Boston on Friday. It allows visitors from a distance the opportunity of participat- ing In both the New York flower show and the American Rose Society annual exhibition which, in conjunction with the spring .show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will be especially attractive. The American Rose Society invites your attendance and your exhibit. Schedules may be obtained from Ben- jamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. We trust that our exhibition may be a credit to the American Rose Society and worthy of the excellent premium list prepared. WALLACE R. PIERSON, Pres. Amer. Ass'n of Park Superintendents. An executive meeting of the Amer- ican Association of Park Superinten- dents was held at the offices of Hon. Cabot Ward, the park commissioner of New York, Saturday, Febru.ary 20, for the purpose of deciding the con- vention date. A number of members were present at the invitation of the executive board, from Boston, Provi- dence, New Haven, Newburgh and New York. President Gustave X. Amrhyn presided. It was voted to hold the annual convention this year at San Francisco, August 18. An invitation was extended by Wm. H. Coldwell, who was present at the meeting, to have the members of the A. A. of P. S. when visiting the Panama-Pacific Exposition grounds, make their headquarters at the exhibit of the Coldwell Lawn Mower Co. It was the unanimous choice of those present to make the trip to San Fran- cisco, via Chicago, Minneapolis, Gla- cier National park, Spokane, Seattle and Portland, leaving Chicago, August 6, making a day's stop-over at the points named and arriving at San Francisco, August IG. Returning, leaving San Francisco, August 22 via Los Angeles and San Diego, where a four days' stop will be made, thence a one day's stop at Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs and St. Louis, where the party will separate for home. The trip from New York and return will occupy just 30 days. Railroad fare from New York for entire trip, includ- ing lower Pullman berth, $162.80— proportionate fares from interior points. An invitation will be extended to the different horticultural societies to have their members who will go to the ex- position at that time join the members of the A. A. of P. S. in their trip across the continent. Club Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich., March 1. 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Chih. Bemh Floral hall, l.'JS Bates street. It. n. Wells, secretary, S27 Canfield avenue. Detroit. Montreal. Que., March 1, 7:45 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Montreal Floral Exchange, 140 Mansfield street. W. H. Horobiu, secretary, 283 Marquette street, Mon- treal. BufTalo, N, Y., March 2, 8 p, m. — Buffalo Florists' Club. Kasting's hall. 385 Ellicott street'. Wm. Legg. secretary, 889 West Dela- ware avenue. Buffalo. Dayton, 0., March 2, 8 p. m. — Dayton Flo- rists' Club, 37 E. Fifth street. Horace M. Frank, secretary, 112 South Main street. Day- ton. Indianapolis, Ind., March 2, 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. Oliver Stein- kamp, secretary, Rockwood avenue and Thirty- eightli street, Indianapolis. Lake Geneva, Wis., March 2, 8 p, m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Horticultural hall. Wni. H. Griffiths, secretary, Lake Geneva. Los Angeles, Calif.. March 2, 8 p. m. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society at 237 Franklin street. Henry W. Kruckeberg, secre- tary, Los Angeles. Milwaukee, Wis.. March 2. 8 p. m.— Tlie Mil- waukee Florists' Clnh. Kurtz Bros., Third and State streets. Eugene Oestreicher, secretary. North avenue and Fifty-fifth street, Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., March 2, 8 p, m. — Minne- apolis Florists' Club, usually at Rice Bros., 218 North Fifth street. Win. .1. Vasatka, sec- retary, .1340 Chicago avenue. Minneapolis. Philadelphia, Pa., March 2, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall. Broad street, above Spruce. David Rust, secretary. Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa,, March 2, 8 p. m Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Fort Pitt hotel. 10th street and Penn avenue. H. P. Joslln. secretary, 7202 PerrysvlUa avenue, Ben Avon, Pa. Washington, D. C, March 8, 8 p. m,— The Florists' Club of Washington, D. C 1214 F street, N. W. C. L. Linz, secretary, 635 Tenth street, N. E., Washington. Louisville, Ky., March 3, 8 p, m — The Ken- tucky Society of Florists, Masonic Temple. Au- gust Baumcr, secretary. Masonic Temple, P. 0. Box 205, Louisville. Albany, N, Y., March 4, 8 p. m,— Albany Florls'ts' Club, 611 Broadway, Robert Davidson, secretary, 130 Second avenue, Albany. Chicago, March 1, 8 p. m. — Chicago Florists' Club. Hotel Bismarck, 170 West Randolph street. Guy W. French, secretary. Morton Grove, 111. Tacoma, Wash., March 4, 8 p. m, — Tacoma Florists' Association, Mncraheo ball. Eleventh and C streets. F. 11. Atchison, secretary, South Flflleth and East F street, Tacoma. Lake Forest, 111,, March 6, 8 p. m.— Tlic North Shore Horticultural Society. City Hall. E. Bollinger, secretary. Lake Forest. Lenox. Mass., March 6, 7r30 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society, Town hall, Geo. H. Instoiic. secretai'y, Lenox. San Francisco, Calif., March 6, 8;16 p, m, — Pacinc Coast Ilortlcultiiral Society, Sachem hall, Iledmcn's building, 240 Golden Gate ave- niu'. W. A. Ilotlnghoff, secretary, 432 Phelan building. San Francisco. rg^s- The American Florist. 273 Advertiser Wants to Rent 100,000 or 200,000 Feet of Glass Near Chicago. If you have such a place answer this advertisement immediately for we are desirous of closing the deal as quickly as possible. Range must be within reasonable shipping distance of Chicago and would prefer one already planted to roses, but this is not essential. Will take a long lease. We have the necessary hard cash to do business with, but curiosity' seekers are invited to pass this up for we mean business and have no time to waste with idlers. State full particulars in first letter. Key 490, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working foreman by all around florist: life experience. Married. Address Key 485, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By youn^ man, as designer andstoreman; west preferred. Address Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener of private place or large institution; married; life experience; best oi references. Address Key 491. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, sober, reliable, life experience, able to produce results; bedding. pot plants, cut flowers, propagator, etc. Address Key 482, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Work in greenhouse by a young Dane, seven years' experience, can do all kinds of floral design work. References furnished. A. Mengel. 66 High St.. Oshkosh. Wis. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman, strictly honest, sober and reliable 21 years of age. desires to locate with some large retail florist; can come March 10. When writing state wages. Ad- dress Key 486 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By landscape architect. designer, practical man, able to take charge and do first class work. Experienced in nursery and florist business, etc. Address Key 481. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— .-Is superintendent or head gardener: age 33. married, no children: thor- oughly competent to take charge of greenhouses, vegetable gardens, choice fruits, lawns, etc. Ad- dress Rudolph von djir Ruhr. 6 Crown St., Webster, Mass, Situation Wanted— By an experienced gardener and florist on private place. Fruit, flowers and vegetables under glass and in the open: lawns, shrubs, and all work required on a laree private place. Best of rpference. Address. Key 489. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a competent florist and landscape gardener, with 25 years' experience and first class references. Graduate of horticul- ture college and floriculture course; age 40, married, sober, and absolutely trustworthy. Address Gardener, 1099 North Ave., Hubbard Woods, 111. Sitnation Wanted— For March 1st, by a practi- cal all-around grower, competent toprodnce first- class stock and manage any kind of place. Com- mercial or private institution. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Best references. State par- ticulars. Address. Key 415, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By married man. 35 years of age, English. A position in an up-to date seed house. Have had a life long experience in all branches of the business, both in Europe and the States have taken entire charge, can furnish best of references. Address Key 475, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By reliable German florist and landscape gardener. Up-to-date. Life expe- rience in all branches of the trade, age 35, married, can handle help, take charge and produce results. Will go anywhere for permanent position. Give me a trial. Middle west, southern experience. Oscar Werner. 605 Main St., Petaluma, Calif. Situation Wanted -As head gardener, florist, superintendent of private place: English, age 36. married, one child, age 9: life experience in all branches; hothouse grapes, peaches, melons, 'mums, carnations, roses, palms etc.. vegetables, hardy fruits, perennials, trained fruit trees, and the general routine of a well kept place; 24 years on best estates: lone references from this country and England. Please state wages in first letter. Address Key 476. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A capable all around man for city store with small creehhouse. Anna Grace Sawyer. 4044 W. Madison St.. Cnicago. Help Wanted— A first-class, reasonable-priced florist and designer; one capable of growing all kinds of stock for small greenhouse: state wages. Harvard Greenhouse. Harvard. III. For Sale^Will sell at reasonable price, five greenhouses, well stocked: dwelling house, garage and barn. For fuither information inquire of Miles Meidam. 1362 Carver St.. Appleton. Wis. Greenhouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about 18.000 sq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank. 7005 N. Clark St. or Proprietor 5964 N. Paulina St.. Chicago. For Rent— Desirable location or retail florist Lease expiring soon. Apply T. Ball, 6974 N. Clark St., Chicago. Wanted to Rent— A greenhouse place in some big city of the middle west; not less than 10,000 feet of glass. Key 474, care American Florist. Al ROSE GROWER Wants position as foreman. Expert on American Beauty and all other commercial roses. Can furnish Al references as to ability and character. Address, Key 487, care American Florist. Traveling Salesmen to Sell Seeds. Position open now for two experienced seed sales- men Who bavebeen successful. State experience in full, former employer and any other informa- tion essential in determining the fitness of appli- ant. AH correspondence strictly confidential. NORTHRUP, KING & CO., Seedsmen, Hennepin Ave. and First St., Minneapolis, Minn. Landscape Business and 18,000 ft. of glass for sale in Chicago's richest suburb. Greenhouses are well stocked with plants, and three acres of valuable land are included in the deal. Splendid opportunity for a live man with some capital to take over an established business. For further particulars, address Key 478, care American Florist. FOR SALE Splendid opening for florist with small capital. Retail flower store, well estab- lished business. Owner must leave city on account of poor health. Investigate quick. Address 4246 Indiana Ave., Chicago. FOR SALE A FINE OPPORTUNITY Florist business, 17 years established in large Connecticut City, consisting of 3 greenhouses in good order, fine new barn or garage, one 6-room cot- tage, water heat, open plumbing, clean and com- fortable; 25.000 feet of good land; cold frames^ planted pansies; wagons and stock for Easter; about 18,000 feet of glass in houses. Good reasons given. Apply, IRWIN L. JACOBS, 90 Church Street, New Haven. Conn. MAIL ORDER SEED BUSINESS. Mail order Seed Business of Thirty Years Es tablishment. An unusual opportunity to secure a real money making seed business at a bargain- Annual patronage consists of 200,000 customers. It will pay one interested in this line of business to investigate. Good reasons for selling. Cor- respondence solicited. If interested can be shown actual results received daily at this time. Ad dress, Key 488. care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 23ix5H inches. FOR CUT FXOWERS: in two colors on euraraed pap'^r; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 600. $2.85: per 1000, S4.50. Samples on request. Electro ot leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 274 The American Florist. Feb. 2y, Hoosier Beauty We are now nearly through the winter and our experience with this rose to date confirms abundantly the claims that we have made for it. It is the best red rose for florists' forcing yet produced, on account of its Freedom, Stiff Stems, Fragrance, Color, Quick Growth and Long Stems. Good quality blooms every month in the year, and now selling freely ! ! Our stock is superb, both own root and grafts. OWN ROOTS GRAFTS 100 for $30.00, 250 for $70.00;_ppir r_100 for $35.00; 250 for $82.50; 1000 for $250.00 * ivivi- jqqq j^^. JJ300.0O F. Dorner & Sons Co., LA FAYETTE, INDIANA. -FOR SALE BY= The E. G. HiU Co., RICHMOND, INDIANA. San Francisco. IMPROVEMENT IN WEATHER HELPS TRADE. As the weather has at last shown a tendency to remain fair for a while, business in all lines has picked up rather generously. Of course, funeral work is the main standby. The re- markable period of dull weather has had its effect on all flowering- stock. Roses are not what they should be, but are bringing very fair prices. Red seems to be off crop just now, more than any other color. Carnations are not a bit too plentiful, which is in marked contrast to last year, when they were in over supply at this period. Prices show little change. When this flower is so scarce at this time of the year, it is a pretty good criterion as to how the others are selling. Violets, owing to bad weather, have been rather poor, but the past few rainy days have remedied this complaint and the quality may now be said to be excellent. Bulbous stock is arriv- ing in large quantities and may be said to be the only class of stock that is not bringing the prices its growers hoped for, freesias excepted. Formo- sum, in particular, is hard to move. Cattleyas are in splendid profusion, but as this city is noted as one of the greatest absorbers of this class of flowers, very few consignments go begging. If they don't sell today, they generally do tomorrow. Gardenias, owing to the limited number grown for this .source, usually find a ready mar- ket at remunerative prices. The dif- ferent varieties of acacias are coming along with a rush, but as they are only used for second class decorations, they are not much of a factor in the day's .sales. Smilax is plentiful, but good ferns are not in over supply. NOTES. The Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety held its installation of officers Sat- urday evening, February 6. The attend- ance was large and enthusiastic. Many plans were formulated for the visit and entertainment of the Society of American Florists in August. Angelo J. Rossi, chairman of the reception committee, reported much progress. His plans for the S. A. F. convention garden are assuming very mature as- pects. From present indications this will be a very creditable showing by the Pacific Coast growers, and while it may be that there are a great many varieties of stock that will not reach maturity in the west, that do on the New England coast, still we feel that our efforts have not been wasted; we will do the best we can — that's all we can do. The government of France has con- cluded a contract with MacRorie-Mc- Laren Co. for the furnishing of loam, and supplying and installing trees and plants for the French pavilion garden at the Panama-Pacific exposition site, for .'(;4,000. The French government, despite the war, has gone ahead with all its plans for its exhibit, and it will prove one of the most elaborate for- eign displays at the fair. The floral decoration of the princi- pal business streets of the city during the exposition is being contemplated by the downtown association, and is receiving much encouragement. With Lester L. Morse, president of the American Seed Trade Association and of the American Sweet Pea .Society also, in conjunction with A. J. Rossi, it seems that everything points to a successful outcome of the suggestion. The California Rose Co., of Pomona, Calif., is opening branch yards in most of the prominent cities of the coast, or California at least. We question wheth- er it is proper for a company selling to wholesalers to open up sales offices in their customers' localities. We don't think so. G. N. Dayton, 0. Nicholas Metz and wife, who were with the force of the Heiss Co., florists, for many years and after- wards in the greenhouse business on Tray street, selling out later to Jo- seph W. Furst, have the sympathy of their many friends in the tragic death of two of their children, Jo- seph, aged seven, and Charles B., aged four, the result of a skidding automobile crashing through a fence and into the yard where they were at play. Plans for the "city beautiful" move- ment are going forward in good shape. The Dayton Neighborhood Prize board representing all of the improvement association in the city, has divided the city into 15 districts and 18 prizes to each district are offered, with the result that marvelous improve- ment has been effected in the beau- tification of the city. Elizabeth M. Phebus, florist, has filed a petition in bankruptcy, listing liabilities at $4,609.56 and" assets, •f-'.aco, including .$2,000 worth of real estate and stock valued at $200. J. C. Krebs, of this city is the largest un- secured creditor, his claim amounting to $1,535. M. Detroit, Mich. — Harry Balsley is confined to his home with rheumatism. San Leandro, Calif.— The city beau- tiful committee is planning for the planting of flowers, vines and trees to beautify the city during exposition year. Lake Forest, III. — W. B. Tricker, superintendent of Vaughan's Green- houses, Western Springs, 111., delivered a very interesting and instructive pa- per on chrysanthemum culture, es- pecially the hardy varieties, at the meeting of the North Shore Horticul- tural Society, February ."). J9I5- The American Florist. . 275 If You Want Business Go After If. American Florist Co., Chicago. Gentlemen: — Please discontinue Xmas add Stock all sold, refused orders for thousands of Cyclamens and other blooming plants. If you want business go after it. Lincoln, Neb. C. H. Frey. tub: SPRING NUMBER OET THE AMERICAN FLORIST TO BE ISSUED Just Right for the Easter and Spring Trade The Best Paid CIRCULATION To the Trade in the Trade Established in 1885 The paper is issued weekly and goes to all important Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen IN THE United States and Canada And the Leading Houses Abroad. The advertising rates are: $1.00 per single column inch, $30.00 per page of 30 inches, with the usual liberal discount on con- secutive insertion. To insure good location and display, advertising copy and cuts should reach us early. American Florist Co. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. a^""The Best Selling Medium in the Trade." 276 The American Florist. Feb. 27, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., BIG SUPPLY OF Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnationj Tulips, Fancy Pink, Red and Yellow. Fancy Sweet Peas and Princess of Wales Violets. Killarney-Killarney Brilliant-Killarney Queen-Russell-Milady- Sunburst—Aaron Ward--Cattleyas--Yalley--DaffodilS"Jonquils. PRICE LIST— Effective March 1. Orchids. Per Doz. Cattleyas .' $4.00 and $6.00 Gardenias 6.00 Beauties. Per doz. Specials $6.00 36-in. long 5.00 30-in. long 4.00 24-in. long 3.00 18to20-in 2.00 Short per 100, 8.00 to 10 00 Roses. Per 100 Hadley $8.00 to $18.00 Shawyer 8.00 to 18.00 Per 100 $10.00 8 00 6.00 4.00 Russell— Ex. long, 30to36 in. 36.00 " Long 20.00 to 26.00 Medium 16.00 to 18.00 Short 6 00 to 12.00 Roses— Continued. Killarney 1 f^J°°S: 't'^'^^'h Sum.::; Aaron Wards J ^^^^^ %zm \.o Per 100 Carnations. Richmond Milady Sunburst Bulgaria Brilliant Kill. Queen Split Medium. Fancy ... Ex. long $12.00 Long $ 8.00 to 10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 LUy of the Valley. Extra Fancy 1st Quality.... 2nd Quality... Per 100 $2.00 3.00 4.00 Per 100 $4.00 3.00 2.00 Miscellaneous. Jonquils and Daffodils Paper Whites Sweet Peas $1.00 to Freesia Tulips 3.00 to Easter Lilies Violets, double 60 to Violets , single Mexican Ivy Smilax per doz. , $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus 2.00 to Asparagus Plumosus, string, 60c. Leucothoe Adiantum 76 to Galax, bronze and green per 1000, Eastern Ferns " " Boxwood perbu., 26c, per case, 13. 3. 2. 3. 4 10, SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL CHIFFON PRICES, 2 inch waterproof, 2 cents per yard; 4 inch plain, 2\ cents per yard; 6 inch plain, 3^ cents per yard. GREEN BAMBOO CANE STAKES 1 foot, per 1000, 2 feet, per 1000, lYz feet, per 1000, 4 feet, per 1000, $4.{ 5.( . $1.10 2 1^ feet, per 1000, . . $3.00 2.50 3 feet, per 1000, . . 3.50 Very slender. Just what you want for Easter plants. RUBBER HOSE. If you want a good hose try our Roxbro (Noxall). It serves us to goc satisfaction at our greenhouses. 3/^ inch, per foot, 18c. Cut and coupled any lengths. We handle the Goodrich greenhouse hose. Factory prices. Green Carnation Powder For St. Patrick's Day Enough to make two quarts of fluid for 50c per package. Order a sample package now. A product of the Japan Sea that will take the place of sea moss. A beautiful natural gree moss that grows and also retains its color when dried. Also invaluable as an aquarium Gras Sample sent for the asking, $1.00 per lb. ; about 50 bunches. 19^5- The American Florist. 277 BROS. CO g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS gest supply of choice Kentiaswe have ever offered. Bothsingle and made-up. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 3-in. pots. $2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 100. Each \ pots, 1 pots, 1 pots, 1 pots, 1 pots, 3 tubs, 1 tubs, 1 tubs. 1 tubs, 5 to6 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. Specimens. $20.00 to $40.00. Kentia Forsteriana 18 in. high $0.35 24 in. high 1.00 28 to 30 in. high 1.50 32 to 34 in. high 2.00 40 to 42 in. high 3.00 40 in., heavy 3.50 42 to 44 in. heavy 4-00 45 to 48 in. heavy 5.00 58 to 64 in. high 7.50 Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in, high $1.20 pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high 3 55 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenli pots, nicely characterized, 50 cents. pots 22-in. high 30-32-in spread $2.C0 . ._. pots, 26-in. high 34-36 in. spread 2.50 8-in. tubs, grand specimens 3.50 Areca lutescens 6-in. pots, 3 plants in pot 1-00 7-in. pots, 3 plants in pot 1.50 6- c 7-in 4in 7-in 7-in 3-ip. pots. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 1 pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 5 to 6 leaves 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. Single Plants 100 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. FERNS .Boston, Whitmani, Roosevelt. 1 pots, I tubs. I tubs, tubs. I tubs, 18 to 20 in. high 28 to 30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5to5H ft. high 6to6H ft. high 0.35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 per doz $ 3.00 per doz 6.00 perdoz 9 00 per doz 12.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 38 in. high 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 3 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plantsin a tub, strong specimens in 15 inch tubs. 7 plants, $15.00, $18,00 and $25.00, pots, pots, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tub: Each $1.50 2.50 38 to 40in. high 3.00 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 48 to 54 in. high 5.00 52 to 56 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to 5^2 ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 Lily of the Valley in Pots 5inch, each $0.25 6 inch, each 50 7 inch, each 75 8 inch, each 1.00 10inch,each 2.50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, fiom 65c to $3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veitctiil Highly colored. 4-in , 50c; 5-in., 75c to $1.00; 6-in., $1,50; 7-in,, $2.00 to $2,50 each. Cyclamen In bloom, S-in, at 35c and 6 in. at 50c each. Mostly light colored. Dracaena Terminalis Highly colored, extra fine, 4-in., $3.00 fter doz.; 5-in., $5.00 per doz.; 6-in , $7.50 per doz. In bloom, 6 inch, 75 cents each; Araucarias ExcelSB, fine stock, SOc, 75c, $1.00 each. Robusta Compacta, large plants. $1.50 lo $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green. 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves. $1.00, Variegated, 5-in. pots, 1012 leaves, $1.50. Rubber Plants All sizes from 25c to 50c each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, SOc to 75c each. English Ivy Strong stock, 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos Weddelliana 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. Mn. and 2-in. plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Larger lots, prices on application. Either -February or March delivery, Cannas Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wallace 2 50 22 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 2 50 22 (0 Mme. Berat 2 00 20 00 Gladiator. Venus, Jean Tissot 2 50 22 00 Queen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 00 Pres. Meyers 2 00 20 00 Egandale, David Harum 2 50 22 00 Mrs. Kate Gray 2 50 22 CO Alter March 15 you can get all the Cannas listed above in pots; 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in,, $6 per 100. 26 pips to the pot. ^Place your Easter orders early for Pot roses, Lllles.Splreas, Azaleas, Hydrangeas. Bulbous Stock, etc, to avoid disappointment. AU. FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants lern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only ted, 2H-in 1 a Per 1000 .$130 00 ., 130 00 ,. 120 00 eo. Shawyer.. 110 00 Ward 110 00 ley 110 00 Per 5000 $600 00 600 00 550 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 Grafted. 2H-in. Per lOOO Per 5000 White Killarney $110 00 $5'0 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 110 00 500 00 Richmond 110 00 500 00 Bulgarie or Taft 110 00 500 00 Cecile Brunner 100 00 for 3H-inch grafted plants add $40.00!per 1000 to prices quoted above. Own Root, 2H-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 White Killarney.... $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 Bulgarie or Taft 60 CO 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 Booking orders now for future delivery. Own Root. 2i4-in. Per 1000 Per5000 Sunburst $60 00 $275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 60 CO 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg... 60 00 275 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS List includes only such 'leadquartera forthe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums; 2M-inch and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only, varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. 8S Marvella French, late white $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow ...... $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per 1000 Boththesevarietiesscored94pointsbyjudgesoftheChry6anthemumSocietyof America, at Chicago and both scored W points by the judges of the R. C. per \ E— 100 1000 nil's Advance $2 50 $22 00 2V?-rnch per 100 1000 $3 00 $2? 00 3 00 27 00 Minnesota State Florists' .Association, at Minneapolis. R. C. per 2H-inch per tbcr Frost 2 50 22 00 i,nia Poehlmann 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 tlesRazer 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 ;iPapworth 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 ITl.Chadwick 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 'iithy Eaton 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 ■liwood Hall 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 'l er 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 nh's Ideal 2 50 3 00 )( to 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 il Salomon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 PINK— 100 lOOO McNiece »2 50 $22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 22 00 -„ „ ^ MaudDean 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 R.E.Loeben 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Patty 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Wells' Late Pink 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Chieftain 2 50 22 00 3 60 27 CO R. C. per 2H-inch per VELLOW— 100 1000 100 1^00 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 YELLOW- 100 1000 lOO 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 YellowSalomon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 BRONZE-0. H Kahn 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will grow these in quantities ourselves; Champion, red. $6 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. Philadelphia, light pink. $6.00 per 100: $=0 00 per 1000 Wlnsor, $2fi 00 per 1000. Scarlet Glow, $25.00 per 1000. GorSeous.$5.00per 100: $40.00 per 1000. SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. WSPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. 278 The American Florist. Feb. 27, Lower Prices on flowers f-s»c#*»w* I illtf^Gk Stems 3 to 4 feet long; very choice flowers, l-a91C>I l-III^S $10.00 per 100, or $1.50 per dozen. U^Q^Q Very choice quality in all lengths of stem. We especially recommend our Shawyer, ■^^^'^^ as at this time of year it is the finest Pink Rose in the market. />s||ii||Z|4|^||^ Our big fancy Red Carnation, the Belle WaShburn, at 4c, is the best ^^^* ■■aiivlI3 buy in the market. It is the American Beauty of the Carnation family. Fancy Pink and White Carnations, 3c to 4c, depending on market conditions. We handle Bruns' Valley, Jurgens' and Cochrane's Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus and other bulbous flowers, so have the finest stock coming in this market. CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES. Per doz. Specials, stems 48 in. and over |B 00 36 in. stems 4.00 24 to 30 in. stems 3.00 18 to 24 in. stems 2.00 Shorter lengths 76c to $1.B0 Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and White Killamey. Specials, extra long stems I(ong Medium length stems Per 100 $10.00 8.00 6.00 Short length stems 3.00 to 4.00 Rhea Reid-Bul^aria-Sunburst. P^r loo Specials $10.00 Ivong 8.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 15 in 6 00 Shorter stems 4.00 Carnations. Per loo Fancy red, very choice $8.00 to $4.00 Fancy dark pink, very choice 3.00 to 4.00 Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 to 4.00 Easter Lilies per doz., $1.60 10.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites 2.00 Tulips, single or double 2.00 to 3.00 Jonquils 2.00 to 3.00 Sweet Peas, pink and lavender 1.00 to 1.50 Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to 3.00 Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flo^vers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AXJTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, m., and Greggs Station, lU. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ttL Chlcagfo. STOCK MORK PLENTIFUL. There is a great change in the mar- ket conditions this week with stock of all kinds more plentiful and prices a great deal lower. The unfavorable weather conditions of the past week had much to do with the present state of affairs and a slump in trade was first noticeable the latter part of last week. Roses are more plentiful with the exception of American Beauties, which are cleaning up well each day. Carnations are more plentiful also and have dropped considerably in price. Tulips, jonquils, frcesias and Paper "Whites were never so plentiful this season as they are right now and the same holds good for sweet peas, ■but fancy stock in the latter is hold- ing up well and the extra select are bringing in a few instances as high as .$2.00 and .$2.50 per 100. Orchid.s are in good supply also and so are vio- lets, which are selling at very low prices now. Gladioli from the south are still arriving in large shipments, and while they are meeting with good sale, the prices are nothing to speak of. Lilies and lily of the valley are plentiful enough, but gardenias still seem to be on the short side. Greens of all kinds are seen in quantity everywhere and some especially fine ferns and boxwood are being offered now. While stock is plentiful at pres- ent and trade is a little slack, busi- ness should show some improvement within the next week. Illinois State Florists' Ass'n Annual Meeting and Exhibition To be Held at Urbana, March 2-3. NOTES. On account of the visit of the execu- tive committee of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, a special meeting and smoker, of the florists' club, Monday, March 1, at the Bismarck hotel, Ran- dolph street and Fifth avenue, at 8 p. m., will take the place of the regular March meeting. Lunch will be served and all members and trade friends are cordially invited to participate and meet the representatives of the na- tional society. The Easter stock at Vaughan's Greenhouses, "Western Springs, is looking particularly well this season, including rambler and hybrid per- petual roses, hydrangeas, azaleas, etc. Some fancy hyacinths and tulips are shown in pans and pots, and Boston ferns and other decorative plants are offered in fine condition and variety. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., of Joliet, has leased the Higinbotham Greenhouses, consisting of 125,000 feet of glass, which are only a short dis- tance from its own plant, for a term of years at a yearly rental of .$4,000, and will take possession in the near future. Irwin Thurman, who has a well es- tablished store business at 424G In- diana avenue, is compelled to give up on account of ill health. He will sell at a low price in order to leave for a more genial climate as early as pos- sible. Bassett & Washburn have given the contract for five new houses, each 28x300 feet, to the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. George Fischer won the gold watch that Edw. Dzubinske, and employe in the local market, raffled off this week. I9I5- The American Florist. 279 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCX PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. Beauties—Roses Carnations—Sweet Peas If you want the best there is to be had in Beauties, Roses, Carnations and Sweet Peas, at the most reasonable prices, place your order with Over 2,000,000 feet of our own glass enables us to supply you all. us Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra fancy 30-36-inch stems 24-inch stems 20-inch stems Short stems Per do2. $5 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium $5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 White KUIantey.... I f",''^'?'' My Maryland < JfiS^.V- Siinburst J Mf„'ii"" Mrs. Aaron Ward.. I =cort... Mrs. Chas. Russell Roses, our selection. Specials.. Select.... Medium.. Short... per 100.... Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 Per Doz. $2 50 2 00 I 50 75 to 1 00 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $2 00 to $3 00 Sweet Peas 1 00 to 1 50 earrlsil..perdoz., $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to Violets 7Sto Smilax per doz., $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch.. 50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100 75c to 4 00 1 00 00 1 00 A. T. Pyt'er and Peter Olsem have arranged to take over the local wholesale store and business of the Chicago Carnation Co., on March 1, when the firm name will be changed to Pyfer & Olsem, or some other to be decided upon later. H. N. Hig-inbotham, the proprietor, has de- cided to retire from the florist busi- ness and has rented his greenhouses to the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. and made satisfactory arrangements with Pyfer & Olsem to take over the wholesale store at 30 East Randolph street, as mentioned above. Neither Mr. Pyfer nor Mr. Olsem need any in- • troduction to the trade, for the former has been manager of the Chicago Car- nation Co. for a long time and Peter Olsem was formerly superintendent of the Chicago Carnation Co.'s green- houses. The loss of the stock from the Highinbotham greenhouses will of course naturally be felt, but not to any great extent, for several large growers are now shipping their output to this store and they now have the cuts from their own large range at Wilmette. Further interesting information re- garding the change will be published in TUE Amekican FLOiiisT ne.\t week or the week after. George Wienhoeber had about as pretty a window display for Washing- ton's birthday as one ever had the pleasure to see. A large seven foot wreath of gold magnolia leaves circling a marble bust of the first presi- dent and draped with American flags furnished the background, while the window itself was neatly arranged with choice cut flowers with a cherry tree and hatchet scattered hei"e and there. Several magnificent orchid plants in bloom helped considerably to make the window a most beautiful sight. The Des Plaines Floral Co. is ship- ping some very choice carnations to the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store. THE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS H IS Ex R % o £ SS « SB S H. VAN GELDEP, Pres. L. M. JONES, Sec'y. O < V. o o WHOLESALE co>....h» rLOBBTS O o o M Um^ Baa^l^fc 84raM H CBIUOO > o s M s 2 o § M •>9 a Xk H OS TBE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS where they are always in good de- mand. John Poehlmann and wife spent Sun- day, February 21, with their son John, Jr., at Culver, Ind., where he is a student at the Culver Military Acad- emy. Bob Newcomb, well known represen- tative of V.aughan's Seed .Store, and San Francisco booster, is now in that city aiding the local members of the craft in their preparations for the re- ception of the Society of American Florists next August. H. E. Philpott of Winnipeg is here on important business this week. 280 The American Florist. Feb. 27, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock- Prices Right. Beauties-Roses The A. L. Randall Co. has rented the entire second floor of the new eight- story LeMoyne building at the southwest corner of Lake street and North Wabash avenue for 10 years, and will take possession about April 1. The entire floor space consists of about 20,0(30 square feet and it is rumored that the lease was signed at a rental in the neighborhood of 75 cents per square foot. The new store will be used for the offices and salesrooms and will be equipped with all new fixtures, etc. Guy W. French and Richard Salms will personally take charge of the range of 70,000 feet of glass at Union Grove, Wis., that they recently rented from the Union Grove Greenhouse Co. and will hereafter conduct their busi- ness under the firm name of French & Salms. They will grow Mrs. Chas. Russell roses exclusively as was men- tioned in The American flobist some time ago and have placed the order for 33,000 plants of this variety with Poehlmann Bros. Co. Kennicott Bros. Co. is already starting to talk peonies and will han- dle a larger supply this year than ever before. R. E. Kennicott, who has a large peony farm at Carbondale, was seen at the store this week, and while it is early to talk about the crop con- ditions, it would not be at all surpris- ing if his cuts will be larger this year than they were last, for he had a heavy drought to contend with then. The peony season is only about three months away. H. C. Wullbrandt of the Globe Greenhouses, and wife will leave in a few months on an extended visit in California, where they will take in the sights at the Panama-Pacific Exposi- tion at San Francisco. They will visit all the other large cities in the Golden State and in the west either going or returning, and expect to be away for several months. A surprise party was given in honor of George Anderson at his home in Morton Grove, Monday, February 22, when a large crowd of young peo- ple enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. George is a son of C. G. Anderson, foreman of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s plaint department and holds a po- sition as cashier at the firm's city store. Schiller's North Side store is show- ing sweet peas in bloom in pots, which are attracting considerable attention. The plants came from Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses at Morton Grove, where they were permitted to attain their full height; then the stems were wound around the stakes set in the pots. Peter Reinberg is changing the over- head heating system in his American Beauty rose range now and expects to MR. GROWER! Send us samples of what you have to offer in Easter Lilies as early as possible for we are in the marked for Pot Lilies for Easter in quantities of 50,000 or more. Submit samples as early as possible. RETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION (GEORGE STOLLERY, President) 1046 Wilson Avenue, CHICAGO I. D. Phone-Edgewater, 1352. get better results after the new sys- tem is installed. Miss McNulty, Felix Reichling and Peter Bowman of the store force took in the sights at the greenhouses on Sunday, February 21. The E. C. Amling Co. has not yet secured any permanent quarters and will occupy the store it is now doing business in at 166 North Michigan ave- nue for several months yet at least. Several places are being considered and a selection will probably be made in the near future. A. Lange continues to feature the pretty little roses Cecile Brunner and George Elgar in his window displays at his Madison street store. "These roses always have a good call at this busy establishment and are becoming more and more popular each day. Nick Speropoulos, proprietor of the Wabash Flower Market, has opened a new store at 106 South Wabash ave- nue, where the Williams Flower Shop was formerly located. His old store, a few doors south, will be discontinued. Wietor Bros, are supplying their trade with choice stock in roses, car- nations and American Beauties. N. J. Wietor reports a brisk demand for car- nation cuttings and nearly every mail at this house brings in new orders.' F. R. Robinson, with Robinson & Gundecker, New Hampton, la., was in the city this week, when he placed an order with The Foley Manufacturing Co. for two new houses, one 27x100 and the other 28x130 feet. Zech & Mann are featuring fancy sweet peas and freezias in large sup- ply and are having a heavy call for .same. Roses and carnations are seen in quantity at this establishment also. Wm. F. Schofleld has had several very pretty window displays at his North State street store of late, and it seems as if Henry Dunn is responsi- ble for the arrangement of them. Max SchmidI, who is conducting a store at 10108 Ewing avenue, has bought out Ignatius G. Stahl, 2534 ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley, East Ninety-first street, and will op- erate both places in the future. John A. Evans of the John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind., is still calling on the growers in this vicinity. He tiad a new detachable pipe hanger with him that looks very promising. J. A. Schmidt has been well pleased with the business that he has enjoyed since he moved into his new store in Wentworth avenue, almost directly op- posite his old location. Percy Jones is strong in green goods of all kinds and is supplying his cus- tomers with choice stock in this line, especially fancy ferns, of which he has a mammoth supply. M. Lehman, formerly with Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane, Wash., has accept- ed a position as salesman and de- signer at George Perdikas' South Wa- bash avenue store. A. L. Glaser, of Dubuque, la., called on his many friends in the trade here this week. He is a large buyer in the local market, which brings him to this city quite often. U. L. Crawford, of Des Moines, la., was in the city this week buying sup- plies for the new store that he will open in the Shops building there. The A. F. Amling Co. of Maywood will grow the new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell quite heavily next season. The Clark Floral Co. will open a new store at Crawford avenue and Madison street in the near future. A. 'E. Hunt & Co., of Evanston, cut their first sweet peas this week and it was very fine stock, too. igis- The American Florist. 281 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Headquarters for the finest Beauties now obtainable. Try us on your next order and you will be surprised what splendid flowers you will receive for the money. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Tulips, Paper Whites, Romans, Jonquils, Freesias, Orchids, Etc. C ixrrent F»rloe JLrlsl:. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. $6 00 3 50 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 ROSES, our selection. 4 00 Long stems $4 00 to 36-inch stems 24 to 30-inch stems. 20-inch stems 18-inch stems 12 to 15-inch stems. 1 00 to W.Killarney Klllarney " Brilliant Ward Sunburst Fancy.. Per 100 $10 00 Med.... $6 00 to Short. . Carnations, common.. 2 00 to Fancy Splits Valley 3 00 to Violets (double) 50 to Violets (single) 50 to Jonquils 3 00 to Gladioli 6 00 to Freesla (choice white) 3 00 to 8 00 4 00 3 00 4 00 1 60 4 00 76 75 400 8 00 4 00 Subject to Change Without Notice. Per 100 Paper Whites $3 00 to $4 00 Romans 3 00 to 4 00 LiUes per doz., 1 60 to 2 00 Callas per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas 76 to 2 00 Smllax per doz., 2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus Strings.ea., 75 Asp. Plumosus bunch, 35 to 50 Fancy Ferns . per 1000, 2 50 Wild Smllax.. per case, 5 00 Boxwood... per lb., 26c; 60 lbs., 7 60 Leucothoe Sprays 76 Mexican Ivy 76 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., m^eoNxsj^^^g CHICAGO C. L. Washburn of Bassett & Wash- burn will celebrate his fifty-seventh birthday on Saturday, February 27, which has always been a big day with the employes at the store in former years. This year there will be no cele- bration for Mr. and Mrs. Washburn will leave on that day for a short visit with friends at Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Washburn started to work when he was 14 years old and has had a very successful business career, espe- cially since he entered the wholesale business 28 years ago. He is to be found on duty nearly every day at the store and his steady attention to business has had much to do with the building up of the well known firm of Bassett & Washburn, which will cele- brate its twenty-third anniversary on March 1. Poehlraann Bros. Co. is filling a large number of orders for grafted and own root rose plants, carnation cuttings and chrysanthemum plants and cuttings, at its Morton Grove greenhouses every day and the demand is increasing right along. At the store a fine line of roses, carnations and other cut flowers are seen and in the supply department the demand is very heavy now for green carnation powder for St. Patrick's day and for manna grass, which is selling like hot cakes. A sample of the manna grass can be had for the asking and, practically every sample that has been sent out so far has brought In an order. D. Andrew Papatony, proprietor of the Briggs Floral Co., 226 West Madi- son street, is now conducting the store known as the Briggs House Florist, formerly owned by Trefon Argeson and located at 157 North Fifth avenue. Mr. Papatony took charge February 20, when the firm name was changed to the Briggs Floral Co. John G. Witt & Son, who are doing business under the firm name of Fern- wood Park Florist at 10423 Wallace FANCY FERNS $2.50 per 1000 Extra fine stock. Write, phone or wire for a sample shipment today. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wtiolesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago L. D. Plione Randolpti 5449. EVERYTHING Cut Flowers -m Greens Send all your orders where they will receive the proper attention. THE NEW LIVE WIRE. tCM«a.jvk: i:^ojRA.x^ Co. Wholesale Florists, 179- 18 1-1 83 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. street, expect to enlarge their estab- lishment in the near future. John Kruchten will have 35,000 lily plants to offer for Easter, which is the largest quantity that he ever had to handle. 282 The American Florist. Feb. 27, Sidney Buchbinder says that Buch- binder Bros, sold seven florist's re- frigerators in one day last week. They will be delivered to U. L. Crawford. Des Moines. la.; J. W. Stokes, Springfield, Mo.: American Seed Co.. Ottumwa, la.; Tim Matchem. JSast Chicago. The Fair and A. StefCelter, 4916 South Ashland avenue. A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s sales were ex- actly the same to the penny on Febru- ary 17 as they were the day previous. This does not happen very often in the wholesale market. especially when both a large local and shipping trade are being done. Visitors : Samuel Seligman. repre- senting Wertheimer Bros. Co., New York; F. R. Robinson, with Robinson & Gundecker. New Hampton. la.; A. L. Claser. Dubuque. la.; Wm. F. Hecken- kamp, Jr., Quincy; Mrs. Smely, Auro- ra; A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg. Can. St. Louis. The past week ushered in the Lenten period. With the exception of violets prices held up well. Carnations were not over plentiful and American Beauty roses were selling at moder- ate prices. Ferns are also plentiful. KOTES. F. J. Hermann and wife's store, on Page and Taylor streets, is building up a nice trade. They did good busi- ness for Valentine's day and expect to be well established for Easter. Alphonse Artmann, designer at the North End store of the Mullanphy Florists, had a beautiful window dec- oration for Washington's birthday. Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney, Grimm & Gorly and Foster the Flor- ist, had sales of violets at 10 cents per bunch. The Retail Florists' Association had a meeting February 15. A banquet will be given at the Washington hotel March 8. Young & Sons are out with their anniversary garden book, containing a portrait of the late Christopher Young. George Wagner, of Grimm & Gorly, left for Chicago to look after Easter novelties for the store. Geo. H. Angermueller is busy with Easter novelties. He expects a full line in all of these. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had a great assoctment of sweet peas. W. F. i^lDClnnatl. BL'SIXES.S IS XOBMAL. The supply of stock is much more liberal than it has been for several weeks. The increase came with the first of last week. Business the first few days of Lent was very slow, but since then trade is back again to a normal point and is good. Shipping business is very good. Roses are more Iilentiful than they were and continue to meet with the same good market. The carnation cut, too, has increased in size and also continues to meet with a good call. Lilies are becoming very plentiful and the same is true of callas and auratums. The cut of bulbous stock, including tulips, Dutch hyacinths, jonquils and daffodils, is much larger than it was, and meets with a fair market. Paper White narcissi and Roman hyacinths are on the wane. Sweet peas are very plentiful and are among the best sell- ers. Other offerings are violets, lily of the valley, orchids, primroses, for- get-me-nots and mignonette. The sup- ply of green goods Is ample. NOTES. Fred Lautenschlager of Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, was a visitor last week. He sold John Evers of Winton Place a No. 12 Kroeschell hot water boiler and Edw. Evers of the same place a No. '.) Kroeschell hot water boiler. He also booked Chas. Kroeger's order for a No. 11' Kroeschell hot wa- ter boiler. EASTER BASKETS Large stock of all the latest styles for both cut flowers and plants. PLANT BASKETS Everything you need for all the Easter Plants, such as Lilies, Aza- leas, spring stock, etc. CUT FLOWER BASKETS Very pretty Sunray Green and Sunray Yellow eSect for both cut flowers and plants. The latter is what you want to use with Jonquils, for the combination is a winner and is proving to be a rapid seller. Write for our latest catalog. wmsr^ Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. TO REACH OUR STORE take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. P. J. dinger and wife have had as their house guest for the past few weeks Mrs. dinger's brother-in-law and sister, F. B^mk and wife, of Esmerado, N. D. Fred Brueggemann is being duly congratulated upon the recent arrival of a baby daughter at his house. The E. G. Hill Floral Co. arranged a large wedding decoration at the Ho- tel Gibson the first of this week. C. E. Critchell has been having many fine sweet peas. Visitors : Fred Lautenschlager, rep- resenting Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chi- cago; Robert M. Rahaley, of the Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit, Mich.; Charles Pommert. Amelia. O.: J. T. Herdigen, Aurora, Ind.; Fred Rupp. Lawrenceberg, Ind.; Wm. Lod- der, Hamilton, Ohio, and Jos. Hill and wife, Richmond. Ind. H. Montreal. TKADE SHOWS GENEKAL IMPROVEMENT. Trade for St. Valentine's day proved to be a taste of old times. The retailers always alive, had amply provided and fully advertised by window display and in the daily press, and the result fully justified the effort. Violets sold well and when exhausted, anything else went, but cut flowers were preferred over plants. Trade in general has im- proved the last two weeks, several re- ports of being sold out Saturday night .are made and the sale for bulbous pot plants is quite remarkable. Funeral work is still the best paying item of the present trade. NOTES. The Montreal Horticultural Society held its annual meeting last week and the reports read by the secretary and ^ Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E treasurer showed the society in pros- perous condition. There was a large attendance, also some associate mem- bers. The president, board of direc- tors and executive committee were re- elected, A. J. Bowles continuing as secretary and treasui'er. The Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club held a social euchre, February 1."). The prizes will be distributed Mon- day, March 1. W. R. Whiting ex- hibited a specimen cyclamen and two Primula stellata, which were highly commended. John Henderson, superintendent of Mount Royal park, is ready to leave the Royal A'^ictoria hospital, where he was taken with a bably fractured leg. Harry McKenna, secretary of the Montreal Floral Exchange, is down with appendicitis. An operation has . been performed, and he is doing nicely. Frank McKenna, of McKenna, Ltd., and president of the Montreal Floral Exchange, is still at the Hotel Dieu hospital, with a broken leg. Van Zonneveld and A. J. Ploeger, two Hollanders, called on the local trade last week. They stated that the usual orders are booked. H. B. Cowan, president of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association, paid a flying visit to town attending a con- vention. L. I9I5- The American Florist. 283 TCRivJB^ ^ Tci:viivoE>rv BEST GREEN CARNATION 30 East Randolph St., DYE for St. Patrick's Day, 50c and $1.00 per package. WHOLESALE FLORISTS CVi\CiC€\ III L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 tDlLAUU, ILL. HOERBER BROS. "SSfo'r cm riowera Telcpbone Randolph 2758. Greenlioues: DKS PLADTES, ILL. Store: lf2 N. Wakash Ave CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fanc7 American Beaatj, Richmond, Killamey and White KlUamey roses. All orders siTen prompt attention. Try Dt. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., ^^H^^ 1 77 N. Michigan A v.^^H^^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Commission Florists Wire Designs and Supplies. CHICAGO Chicago Bowling. The florists played a match game with a picked team representing May- wood at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys with the result as follows : Florists. Haywood. 1st 2rt 3(1 1st 2rl 3(1 .T. n'bnr.170 I4i1 l.i m^ m I ^ mm |k I WhoIeMilo Florist, • A. iVUtltllNs 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Hover MM^KeU Philadelphia, Feb. 24. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, extra 60 00@75 00 first 15 00@25 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00010 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 00 " Bulgaria 6 00@10 00 " Sunburst 6 00012 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00050 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 2 00 Violets 75@ 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00© 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Fe b. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75 00 fancy 60 00 extra 30 00 No.l 15 00 " Killarney 3 00© 8 00 " My Maryland 3 000 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00© 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00© 6 00 " Sweetheart 2 00© 3 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 75© 1 00 Violets 1 00 White Lilac per bunch. 75 Asparagus Sprecgeri, per bunch. 35@40 Sprays perbunch. 35@40 will save some of our "friends over there from starving. Among the club members who were most active in planning and carrying out the card party were : Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, Mrs. Tim Smith, Mrs. J. M. Gasser, Mrs. Herman Knoble, Mrs. Clarence Meyers, Mrs. F. C. Bartels. Mrs. Frank Fried- ley, Mrs. Edward A. Wilhelmy, Mrs. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNIN6 Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. Milwaukee, Feb. 24. Roses. Beauty, per doz.. 2 000 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 4 Ward, Sunburst 4 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 Richmond 3 Carnations 2 Lilies per doz., $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 2Sc @50c Sweet Peas Valley 2 Violets Tulips. Freesia. 2 Daffodils, Trumpets Romans. Paper Whites 2 Per 100 00010 00 00010 00 00©25 00 00010 00 000 4 00 75® 2 00 00© 4 00 50© 1 00 CO© 3 OO 300 00© 3 OO Carl Hagenberger of Painesville, Ohio, Mrs. Walter Priest. Miss Elsie Swin- ton and Miss Ruthe Mercer. Mrs. Geo. Schultz assisted the club. C. F. B. 286 The American Florist. Feb. 27, Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords jC.S. &Co. ' NEW YORK JUST RECEIVCD:— Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valloy Pips CHAS. SCnWAKE A CO., Inc.. Lilium Formosum. 7/9-i»., case of 230 bulbs, $15.00- Lilium Multiflorum, 7/9-in., Lilium GiKanteum. 7/9 i»., ca«« •f 300 bulbs, $16.50. 90-92 West Broadway. Per 1000, from $12.00 to $16.00 case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. NEW YORK New York. BUSINESS KOT AFFECTED BY LENT. Considering that we are in Lent, business seems to be surprisinplv good. In roses, there is no strong- de- mand for American Beauties, but in special stock of tea roses, there is no surplus and prices remain firm. The No. 1 and No. 2 are moving freely. In orchids, there is no advance worthy of note. The average is from 10 cents to 25 cents per flower. There is no surplus of carnations and they are wholesaling at from .$2 to .$4 per 100. depending on quality. In lilies and NEW YORK SPRING SHOW MARCH 17-23. lily of the valley there is little change from our quotations of last week. Bul- bous stock, including yellow narcissi, tulips and freesias is very plentiful and selling cheap. It is almost im- possible to quote prices on violets. One day they are up and the next day down. Gardenias run along at from %\ to $3 per dozen, depending on quality. The general outlook seems reassuring, regardless of what the "knockers" say. February 24. — The market opened very slow; particularly is this true of bulbous stock, carnations and violets. Carnations are offered at .$1 to $2 per hundred, while violets range in price from 10 cents to 35 cents. NOTES. Large posters are now out advertis- ing the flower show. They look rather bizarre and georgeous to the writer of these notes, but. as the good man said, when he kissed his cow, "every man to his taste." The final schedule of the spring flower show will be out this week. For additional blanks apply to John Young, 53 West 28th street, this city. F. R. Pierson is keeping all hands on the jump working up the final de- tails for the flower snow. Alexander McConnell is mailing his patrons a very attractive Dickens calendar. The flower show committee met at the Grand Central Palace February 20. Visitors : P. Welch, president. So- ciety American Florists; Sidney Hoff- man and Wm. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass.; C. P. Dudley, Parkersburg. W. Va.; Louis J. Renter, Westerly, R. I. The scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club, Thursday, February l.S. were as follows : .T. Mlescm 101 180 p. Jacol>«oli 173 l."i4 W. II. SlpljreHlt 152 159 W. I". Kurd 162 201 C. W. Si.-ott IBl l.W n. C. KIPilel 155 173 .T. Keiirlfh 176 17!) A. Sclianzer 107 121 n. Sflilf IwienBer LSI I'. Mcroul 163 171 A. F. F. Lancaster County Florists' Club. Fifteen seemed a small crowd for us to have on a visiting trip, V)ut ^veather conditions have considerable to do with this club, as quite a few of us are dependent upon ourselves for the care of our greenhouses, and they are of course the first consideration. Manheim, and the Hostetters, was the ob,iective point, and in a general way the three places, all owned by Hostetters, were in good shape and the stock looking like a money making proposition. Sweet peas, of the THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street Montreal The Wliolesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers Spencer type, planted alongside of the older sorts, demonstrated the paying qualities of the Spencers better than a day's argument could have done. At E. P. Hostetter's range many had four perfect flowers to a stem and stems fifteen inches long. He also had white and yellow snapdragons, of exhibition quality, Primula Forbesii by the thou- sand for cuttings, four large houses planted to Sprengeri and plumosus for cuttings, double sweet alyssum wherever there was room to plant it, and carnations — house after house of them. He is very favorably im- pressed with Matchless, and has quite a large planting of Goi-geous and Phila- delphia, both of which are giving sat- isfactory results. Victory for a red, and Dorner's Winona for a pink, are grown here in quantity and considered good money makers. The meeting was started promptly at 7 :30 p. m. and a grand exhibition of cut flowers staged. A. Guttman sent Laura Weber and Peace, both attract- ing favorable attention, but the white. Peace, seemed to be the one to receive the most honors. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., sent Pink Sensa- tion and Good Cheer. Pink Sensation was at once declared to be head and shoulders over all others. S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa., sent Akehurst in good shape, and a very good looking red from C. H. Frey of Lincoln, Neb, The latter certainly has some keeping qualities to be sent to Philadelphia, reshipped to Dan- caster, and make a good showing. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., sent Alice, and it came through in fine form, E. Winkler, of Wakefield, Mass., sent Morning Glow, which looks as if it might be a productive variety. Among the local growers Ira Lan- dis, of Paradise, Pa., had a fine vase of Benora, one of Princess Dagmar and Yellow Prince; also an exceptional- ly fine lot of Freesia Purity. Willis Gir- vin, of Leola, had Gloriosa, Matchless and Mrs. C. W. Ward. Elmer Weav- er, of Ronks, had a vase of his white seedling, which is considered a good one by our growers here, H. D. Roh- rer had a vase of his scarlet, and Amos Rohrer of Strasburg exhibited a vase of White Wonder. The paper of the evening was a resume of the Buf- falo convention by Albert M. Herr and brought out quite an interesting dis- cussion. The visiting committee has outlined n trip to take in E. A. Stroud's at Strafford, the houses at North Wales, Heacock's and the Weiss establish- ment at Hatboro, returning to Phila- delphia in time for the meeting of the Philadelphia club March 2. March 13 a trip will be made to Christiana, leaving Lancaster at 12:15 noon, and stopping at the places en route on the return trip home, April 15 will be ob- served as ladies' night and March IS Charles H, Grakelow, of Philadelphia, has consented to give us one of his inimitable talks on the business. Albert M. Herr. JOHN YOUNG vniolesal* ConunlMloa FlorUt 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephont 7302 Madison Sonare. I wish t* assurs my friends throughout tbi country that all orders to be shipped, will receirt my personal attention. Choicest stock in America. WILUAMP. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq, 5335 Horticultural Society of New York, An exhibition of plants and flowers was held Wednesday, February 17, at the American Museum of Natural His- tory. Unusually fine displays of cut orchid blooms were made by Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J., and by Lager & Hurrell, Summit^ N. J. The exhibit made by Mr. Moore was very rich in cattleya forms, one of the most interesting being a cross made and reared by himself from Cattleya Dowiana and C. Schroederiana. The display of Lager & Hurrell was rich in genera and species. Much interest was added to the exhibit by the numer- ous displays of plants and flowers for which no premiums had been provided in the schedule. Special prizes were awarded to many of these. Among the exhiljitors who were awarded pre- miums were the following: Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J.; Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J.; P. W. Popp. Mamaroneck, N. Y.; G. D. Barron, Rye, N. Y.; Harry Goldman, Deal Beach, N. J.; Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaro- neck, N. Y.; Ernest Iselin, New Rochelle. N. Y. and Mrs. A. J. Moul- ton, West Orange, N. J. A business meeting of the society took place at ?, :45, followed at 4 by an illustrated lecture by W. C. Mc- Collom on "The Small Greenhouse : i9'5' The American Florist. 287 ■atablUbed 1878 101 Wttt 28th Sirtet New York J. K. ALLE^ wholesale Commlision Dealer In Cut nowen. Now prepared for Winter BnslneSB. The celebrated HADLEY, MOADT and other roses. LILY OI THX VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Open It 6 a. m. crerT momine. Pbones 187 and 4488 Madlion Square. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer """•llS'SiSS," 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers F. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, - N. Y. Grower of "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasonable prices. Send your orders. Mention the American Florist when writing. Guttiiiaii&Rayiior,Iiic A. J. GDTTMAN. President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW TOXK Pbone 896 and 8B7 Madison Square. 20 Tears' Experience. Frank H. TraendlT Charles Scbenck Tracndly & Schenck WWoab Ihriiti ui U Finnr Euknn 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. OrcUds, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEU M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW TORK CTTT Telepbone: 3864 Madison Square. John I. Reynolds, Mgr. Phone Madison Sq.4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West 28th street. NEW YORK Its Use and Abuse." This was of great interest, and many practical methods were described by the lecturer. The next monthly exhibition of the society will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 8-'.l. at the New York Botanical Garden. Bronx park. The usual March exhibition is omitted on account of the spring show at the Grand Central Palace. The April show is also omitted, as it would follow too closely upon the big: spring show. GEOBOE V. Nash, Sec'y. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^3^1^3533 Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28th SI., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing. VlioMeTio¥erMM'Ket>s New York. Feb. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30 00@= The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Calif., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Uungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Thirty-Third annual meeting, San Fran- Cisco, Calif., June 1915. THE death of H. Frank Darrow, New York, is recorded in our obituary col- vimn this week. Vilmoein-Andrieux & Co., Paris, Prance, have already lost 11 members of their staff in the war. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade February 24 were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.25 per 100 pounds. — J. C. Vaughan was in Pittsburgh this week. Toronto, Ont. — Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ltd.. reports that a good season's business is anticipated, catalogue trade is coming in nicely, and considerably in advance of last year. Alfred Unger, of Frankfort, Ger- many, formerly in Japan, is reported to be in the German army. Albert Steinbrucker, of Hamburg, Germany, is reported doing service as a soldier. Burpee's "War Bulletin," received this week, supplements that firm's catalogue with eight pages of flower and vegetable seeds which could not be offered when the general list went to press. Congressman C. H. Dillon, who in- troduced in the house the uniform weights and measures bill H. R. 20526, reports that the bill must be pushed through the next congress before it can become a law. Visited Chicago : Robert Fulton, representing Henry & Lee, New Tork; E. M. Parmalee, of Sheboygan, Wis., returning from an eastern contract- ing trip. He reports that nearly all customers are placing new orders and that the total business shows a liberal increase. Des Moines, I.\.— The Iowa Seed Co. anticipates a better business than last year. The volume of trade was off during November and December, but normal conditions were reached during .Tanuary. Business at present is be- ginning to come freely, and continued f.avorable conditions are looked fo». Bulletin No. 1.3, issued by the Vir- ginia Truck Experiment Station, Nor- folk, under date of October 1, 1914, contains an interosting preliminary re- port by Loren B. Smith, covering ex- periments made at that station during 1914 for the control of green pea aphis. Result.s and cost of spraying with various insecticides, control by other methods, and preventive sugges- tions are included in the report. St. Paul, Minn. — The prospects to L. L. May & Co. look very encourag- ing, although they were between two and three weeks later this year in mailing their catalogue than the year previous. Their catalogue trade is in excess of last year. It is too early for them to make any definite compari- son, but by inquiries and the demand already commenced, they feel the trade for 1015 has a very satisfactory outlook. Seedsman Urges Peace. Sioux City, Ia. — I notice in your issue of February 20 an item to the effect that .some of the German dealers are feeling bitter towards the Amer- ican seed trade. I feel sure that those who feel that way are not familiar with the other fellows that are cancel- ling their contracts on the "force ma- jeure clause," and of the real uncer- tainty that every seedsman in Amer- ica feels in transacting business with foreign houses during the present con- ditions in Europe. I think no class of business interests will be more grate- ful for the restoration of universal peace than the seed dealers of Amer- ica, or none that feel a greater charity toward all with malice toward none. H. A. Jonx.s. American Stock of Potatoes. Unusually large stocks of potatoes were held on January 1 in the large potato-producing states, according to reports of correspondents of the bureau of crop estimates at Washington. Southern potato growers who com- pete in the spring months with the stocks carried over in the northern states should recognize this fact, that supplies of northern potatoes are larger than in any of the past five years. Prices are unusually low and therefore may not decline further, but material advances in the next few months can not be forecast from pres- ent supplies. The estimates indicate that 52.8 per cent of the marketable supply of potatoes of the 1914 crop re- mained in the hands of producers or dealers on January 1 in the states in- cluded in the investigation, which compares with 51.6 per cent of the 1913 crop held on January 1, 1914, 49.6 per cent similarly held two years ago, 41.7 three years ago, and 51.1 four and five years ago. If, for the purpose of comparison, these percentages be applied to the estimates of total production, it shows, in the states included C which pro- duced 78 per cent of the United States crop), a total of 166,846,000 bushels January 1, 1915, .compared with 123,- 292,000 a year ago, 149,845,000 two years ago, 90,778,000 three years ago, 133,411,000 four years ago, and 142,- 381,000 five years ago. One feature of the situation is that stocks are held by growers more largely than usual. This year their holdings on January 1 were nearly 5.6 times the amount held by dealers, whereas in the past five years their holdings have averaged four times the amount held by deal- ers. The United States seldom im- ports or exports relatively a large Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. quantity of potatoes. Therefore the European war has no material direct bearing upon the potato market of the United States. BOSTON, MASS. — Fottler, Fiske, Raw- son Co. is very much pleased with responses to their catalogues recently mailed, and adds that every appear- ance gives promise of exceptionally good business this year. Floral Park, N. T. — Regarding the spring trade conditions, John Lewis Childs writes as follows : "The first half of January, business was about normal, but dropped off considerable during the period from January 15 to February 10. Business since February 10, however, has been very good, run- ning considerably ahead of the corre- sponding period last year." Shenandoah, Ia. — The Henry Field Seed Co., under date of February 22. writes as follows : "Our business the past week showed an increase of 51 per cent in number of orders over the corresponding week last year and an increase of 69 per cent in cash receipts. For the whole season so far, we are about 5,000 orders ahead of the same period last year. We have set our stakes for 100,000 orders during 1915, against 83,000 received last year, but if the present rate of gain holds up we will go iar beyond that figure." New Orleans, La. — "All seeds ai-e moving freely, and we anticipate the biggest year in our existence," writes Chris Reuter. "The month of January opened up nicely, with orders ahead of the same period in 1914, but inclement weather in the south, during January, caused a large depreciation in sales. The month of February is showing a splendid increase both in volume and number of orders. The demand for high-priced bean is exceptionally heavy. The price does not seem to have any effect on the sale when a crop is to be planted. The demand for seed corn, seed oats, soy beans, velvet beans, sorghums, millets, etc., is heavy. The growers are planting more home gar- den than usual and putting in large crops of grain and hay. All southern seed houses will undoubtedly show re- markable trade increases this year, owing to depreciation in cotton acre- age." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the lollowina California Specisllres only: OKIOH, LETTUCE, CftHRO'^, RUDISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY, CHXRt. ENDIVE, LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Write for 1915 Contracting Prices. ^9-^5- The American Florist. 295 SEEDS AND BULBS ARE you interested in Freesia Purity Bulbs (first size) at two dollars per hundred, or twelve dollars per thousand ? Ask us about our "below-the- market" specialties and watch for our column announcements. J.M.THORBURNSCO. In business since 1802 53 Barclay Street, New York Western Seed & irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cncnmber, Musk and Watermelon; Pnmpkin and FREMONT Sonasb. NEBRASKA MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers brine the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandlfloraa, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO. LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER £c SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. Schilder Bros.,''°"og°^' Get Qnotationt rrom LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdole Farm. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. Contract orders now being booked for delivery after harvest, 1915. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when xvriting. FOR EASTER FORCING I OFFER THIS MONTH SURPLUS OF 300,000 VALLEY PIPS Florist Money Maker Brand, Best valley at moderate price. $12.50 per 1000; $8.60 per 5ti0; $3.fi0 per 260; $1.75 per 100. This stock is equally as good as any valley imported and offered at a much higher price. To help out my foreign growers enables me to quote this low price. Chicago Market Brand, best valley in existence. $15.00 per 1000. Cold Storage Valley (crop 1913). $18.00 per 1000; $9. tO per 500; $6.00 per 250; $2.00 per 100. 3032 W. Madison St. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. hi. JV. BI^XJN^S Mention the American Florist when writing LILIES FOR- Decoration Day PLANT NOW Our espscially packed Cold Storage Lilies. Bloom in IJ to 12 weeks after plantiog. Til T/\nd riidaiit<»ntTl Size, 7- 9'- perlOO, $ 6.50; caseofSOO. $16.50. Jjli. LiVU.}f. \7JgCllllCUlll Size. 9-10; per ItO. 10.50: case of 200. 20.00. PfklH Ctrtrnd^ Vnll*»T7 Fxtra select, very best.. 10«. $2,00; lOOO. $15 00. uoia aiordgc vdiicy HaiDburg loo. 1.50; 1000. 12,00. Florists' List, comprising full lines of Dower Seeds, Bulbs, Dormant Plants and Supplies, free upon application. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., zaiifw^ga'Jifo^'s.ree,. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. New Crop Flower and Vegetable Seeds AIvSO Complete Assortment Summer Flowering Bulbs. Catalogs Mailed upon request. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORPORATION 47-54 North Market Street, - BOSTON, MASS. Our Nursery and Seed Trial Grounds are conducted by Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Monroe Station, Lexington, Mass. Especial attention paid to landscape designing, planting, forestry, horticulture, etc. Catalog free. Mention the America7i Florist wlien ivriting. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECBNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK .l/c»f!0)i the Atnerican Florist when writing. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds „_ cPED CO LEONARD^,S,fe«c.oo .1IJA3 UJNIUJX Oliiia Write lor Prices Mention the Americaif Florist when writing. .. .J\ 296 The American Florist. Feb. 2j, RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters— always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs. ) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. NcHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EICAIYPTIIS and Acacia Seeds P,0, B0I8S7, MELBOURKE.AUSTIULM tlvntion the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, '^"sofffi"" Swedesboro, New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROy, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS 07 HIGH GRADE SEEDS Oacunber. Maskmelon, Squasb and Pmnpldn. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOtlDRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8 10 in.. 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, »;reen and natural, different sizes. Write for prices, YOKOHAMA NURSERY GO., Ltd., Woolwortli Bldg., New York City Seeds With a Pedigree, For generations James Carter & Co. have used pains- taking English methods in selecting and testing their seeds. The Carter trial and testing grounds atRaynes Park have become celebrated in Great Britain. This explains the remarkable record of Carters seeds in American Gardens. These "Seeds with a Pedi- gree" can now be purchased in this country. A com- plete stock is carried in Boston and prompt service is guaranteed. If you do not have the 1915 Carter Catalog, American Edition, write for it today. CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 125 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Branch at Seattle, Wash. In Canada, 133 King St. E., Toronto. Branch of: JAS. CARTER a CO., RAYNES PARK, ENGLAND Tested WARNAAR & CO., Sassenheim, HOLUND. Raisers and introducers of new and rare Darwin Tulips, Cottage Tulips, Narcissus. Hyacinths, Spireas, Dahlias, Phloxes, Delphiniums, etc., offer the most complete list of Paeony-ilowered Dahlias. Out of 110 new varieties of this section, represented in 1914 at the trial grounds of the R. H. S. England, we gained the Cup with Mrs. J. C. Vaughan and awards for Hort. Fiet and Great Britain. Our Paeony-flowered Dahlias are the best in stem, color and shape, the best for cutting and as decorative garden plants. We recommend: Per 100 Mrs. J. C.Vanghan, IstlC. C, lemon yel- low. TheCup variety $50.00 Great Britain, IstC. C. mauve 30 00 Hort. Fiet, 1st C.C, salmon buS 25.00 Chatenay, Isl C. C, salmon rose 50.00 LeoXIII, 1st C.C. deep yellow 30.00 Per 100 Geisha, 1st C. C, scarlet and gold $12.00 America, 1st C. C. apricot orange 20.00 Avalanche, award, a new white 20.00 Alice Roosevelt, award, pale mauve... 10.00 Dr. Peary, award, mahogany 12.00 Ask for complete list and prices. Care of J. W. HAMPTON, JR. S CO., 17 Battery Place, New York. Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000, $17.00 New crop. 1000 to case per 1000, 16,25 Spiraea Gladstone, white 100 to case, $6.00 Peach Blossom, pink 100 to case, 7,00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St., St. Louis, Mo. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 4000 extra large bulbs in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immediate delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fia. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Seedsmen reqairing the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelvtray's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Michigan OIHce: MILLINGTON. Home OHlce: SIOUX CITY. IOWA. .^sk for prices now, 1915 crop, Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. ^915- The American Florist. 297 s Burpee Quality Flower Seeds ONDITIONS in Europe preclude the possibility of securing flower seed from that source within any reasonable time. When stocks become de- pleted during the season, an American source of supply of undoubted integrity is highly essential. Fordhook Farms —America's greatest and most complete trial grounds — are famous for the finest strains of flower seeds, especially Antirrhinums, Balsams, Begonias, Celosia Plumosa, Perennial Chrysanthemum, Coleus, Dolichos, Gladiolus, Gourds, Heliotrope, Marigolds, Morning Glories, Petunias, Phlox Drummondi, Poppies, Portulaca, Salvia, Sunflower, Torenia and Zinnia. Floradale Farm — the California home of Sweet Peas — produces in addition to tons of Sweet Pea seeds the very finest strains of Centaurea, Imperialis, Cosmos, Dahlias, Delphiniums, Dimorphotheca, Eschscholtzias, Hollyhocks, Marigolds, Pelargoni- ums, Nasturtiums, Petunia, Pentstemon and Verbena. Sunnybrook Farm in South Jersey has produced for a number of years exceedingly fine strains of Petunia, Poppies, Dahlias, Ipomoeas and Dolichos. With these vast quantities of flower seeds at our command, we are in a position to offer to the trade superior stocks of seeds which have formerly been secured in Europe. When in the market for the very best strains of flower seeds, kindly sub- mit a list of your requirements for quotation. Please bear in mind that we are in no position to offer in a wholesale way (as we are entirely sold out) the following: Morning Glory Tall Mixed, Ricinus Zanzi- barensis, Marvel of Peru Mixed, Vincas and Thunbergia Mixed. Florists and Market Gardeners should write for a copy of Burpee's Blue List for 1915, the Market Growers' Hand- book— a catalog of 148 pages, crowded from cover to cover with useful information. A postcard will bring it. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. BURPEE BUILDINGS, PHILADELPHIA. 298 The American Florist. Feb. 27, James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Have you received copies of our wholesale cat- alocjue and Aster Book' If not, write for same King Humbert Cannas Large dormant roots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 5 in., $5 00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo. Ind. Godfrey Aschmann ImDorter, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indlca, Arancaria Excelsa and Kentla Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUadelphla, Pa. Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY&GO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brines a Catalogue The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnit) Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. Ull cnpn pnuy Wisconsin and Idaho. miLFUnU, UUHB. Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. C. ZVOK^NEK. - Lompoc, Calif. luiOBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Kocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Ft. Wayne, Ind. SUPPLY GOOD AND DEMAND STEADY. St. Valentine day's business was tremendou.s here. There was a big call for violet.s, roses, carnations and all varieties of spring flowers, for gifts. and an unusual demand for decora- tions for parties and dinners. Pri'- lenten parties were numerous and niiyel rlecorations were carried out for s^eral announcements of St. Valentine parties. Business has been good in other liAes, mostly funeral work. All fiowers are in the height of their season. Soring flowers are now appearing in m4ny varieties and are special favor- itles with tne public. Richmond and Rhea Reid roses are of excellent size with good color. These have been greatly in demand, and the .supply lately has been rather short, Violet.s 4re still plentiful, although they have had .a good run. Carnations are good, but not as plentiful as is desired, Easter lilies are not as plentiful as a few weeks ago, A novel table decoration for a St, Valentine's day dinner was carried out in Richmond ruses and violets. Seeds Seeds Fresh Crop. Best Quality. We offer below a few items, all of which are needed by the florist. Send for trade list No. 5, for list of everything best in seeds, bulbs and plants • geratnm— Dwarf Blue. M oz. 15c. Mexican Blue, white each, H oz, 10c, Alyssum— Little Gem, dwarf white, Hoz. 20c oz. 35c, Sweet white, oz.20. M lb. 60c. Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), Giant — Pink Scarlet, each. H oz. 20c. White, Yellow. eacli, ^4 oz. 20c. Mixed. Vi oz. 15c., loz, 40c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanns. greenhouse E rown— 100 Seeds for 50c, : 1000 for $4,00, Asparagus Sprengeri—ICO Seeds for 15c. ; 1000 for 90c, ASTERS. superior We assert that no one can have stock of the various asters. See catalogue No. 2 for description of nov cities. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c.. ^ oz. 60c. Crego Asters— Magnificent late cutiin? As- ters. Shell Pink. Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 25c.. U oz.40c. Rose Kin^— Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 25c.. ^ oz. 50c. . Vick's Mikado— A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Lavender, each Trade pkt. 25c, U oz. 40c. Lavender Gem — A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 25c.. M oz, 50c. Snowdrift— A fine early long stemmed pure white. Trade pkt. 25c., Vi oz. 75c. Giant Comet— Mixed. H oz. 35c.. 1 oz. $1.00. Daybreak— A fine pink flower for cutting. U oz. 30c. Purity— White fiowers similar to above, H oz. 35c. Branching Late— Flowers large double on long stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White. Pink. each. \i oz. 15c. ^ oz. 50c. Lavender, % oz. 15c.. H oz. 5Cc. Pink. Purple, each. H oz. I5c.. Vi oz. 50c. Dark Red. H oz. 15c. H oz. 50c. Mixed. H oz. 20c., 1 oz. 75c. Balsam— Camellia flowered, double mixed, oz. 40c. Begonia, (all varieties)— Gracilis Luminosa. Huby. Prima Donna, Triumph, Erfordii. Erfordii Superba, etc. All uniformly, trade pkt. 25c. Candytuft-Empress, very large, pure white, oz. 20c. White Rocket, oz. 20c. Little Prince, dwarf, large flowereo white, oz. 25c. Celosia— Empress. Semi Dwarf, H oz. 35c. Ostrich Feather, mixed, tall. V^ oz. 20c. Ostrich Feather, mixed, dwarf. H oz. 30c. Centaurea- Gymnocarpa V? oz. 25c. Impe- rialis. mixed, fine for cutting. V^ oz. 25c, Margaret, white, fine for cutting. Vi oz. 15c. Cineraria Maritima. Trade pkt. lOc, oz. 25c. Cobaea Scandens, Purole. oz. 40c. Coleus, finest hybrids— Mixed, trade pkt. 50c Dracaena Indivlsa. Trade pkt. 10c. . oz. 45c. Grevilka Robusta, oz. 80c. Ipomoea Grandlflora (Moonflower). oz.SOc Ipomoea Heavenly Blue, oz. 40c. Ipomoea Setosa, oz. 20c. Lobelia— Erinos Speciosa. deep blue, trailing variety. H oz. iSc. Crystal Palace Com- pacta. best for bedding, H oz. 40c. Mignonetle-Machet. oz. 30c. Grandiflora large flowering, oz. 15c. \i lb. 20c. Allen's Defiance, oz. 25c. Petunia^Double Giant Flowered Grandiflora and Fringed mixed. 1000 seeds. $1.50. Giant Ruffled, trade pkt. $100. Single large flow- ered, fringed, trade pkt. 50c. Giants of Cal- ifornia, trade pkt, $1.00. Rosy Morn, rosy pink, white throat H oz. 30c Single striped and blotched. Va oz 35c. Single mixed, 14 oz. 15c. Howard's Star. Vx oz.. 50c. Salvia— Splendens. Trade pkt. 25c.. oz. $1.25. Clara Bedman. trade pkt. .^5c., oz. 60c. Zurich, trade pkt. 50c. 1 oz. $3.50. Smllax, oz. 30c. \% lb. $1.00. Stocks— Dwarf. large flowering double Ten Weeks, mixed, U oz. 35c. Brompton, H oz. ^5c. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, mixed. U oz 30c. Princess Alice, white, H oz, 35c. Snowflake. for forcing. 1/16 oz. 75c. Ten Weeks (separate colors), H oz. 35c. Thunbergia. oz. 40f . Verbena (Mammoth Flowered)- Blue and Purple Shades, ^^ oz- 35c, oz $1.00. Scarlet and Striped. M oz. 40c. oz. $1.00. White. M, oz. 35c. oz. $1.00. Mixed. Va oz. 30c. oz. 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Go Painesville, Ohio. NEW ROSE BOOK The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing For The Home Garden By George C. Thomas, Jr. GENERAL SCOPE: The Propagation of Roses, Location and Preparation, Ordering, The Best Varieties with their Characteristics, FlantinK, Pruning, Some General Information and Hints of Hybridization, Climbers. Cultivation, Elaborately illustrated with 96 reproductions in full color of leading varieties of roses and a few halftone plates. Handsome cloth binding, in slip case. Price. $4,00, postage or 440 South Dearborn Street, ChlCagO cxprcssage extra. American Florist Co., which decorated three white lacy stra'w hats. This decoration was arranged by the Plick Floral Co, The Bradley Flower Shop has rented a new store at 102G Calhoun street, to which they will move. March 20. Thcv are now located at 828 Calhoun .street. H. K. 19^5- The American Florist. 299 Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of AUetnania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc., at $1.2B per 100. Asp. Sprengerl, 214 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Coleus, 10 varieties, April 1, 214-in.pots. $2 00 per 100. Alternantheras, red and yellow, April 1, $2 00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2V2-in. pots, JS.OO per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1000. Primula Obconica, $1.00 per 100 to close out. CASH- Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing. S. M. IsbeD & Co. Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, CDCumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Sonasb, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing. Contract Seed Growers Specialties: Osrii?l*aSL''&]d°?o'JS: Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PEDMCKTOWN. N J. Orchids If you want OrchidS for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but ^CtlidS. Special lists on application. LAG£R a HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when loriting. CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty [Robert Craig Co.. I ^Sa, PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Planti. ^Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelphia. Pi. ^'^^ Roses Ferns, Piants, Vines, Bulbs, Etc. ^'^HE LL L D Lu *4PRINCrrELP0HI0-J DREER'S PEERLESS PINK ASTER Dreer's Famous American Asters We offer below a short list of the most important sorts; all of the veryhighest quality. For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue. Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters. Tne finest .\sters for late .'\ugust and September bloomins. The plants fom strong, branching bushes. 2 to 2^ leet high beanns on long strong stems their handsome chrysanthemum like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, averages 5 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the len-th of the stems, places them at the head of .\stets for cutting. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. Viz: : _ , _ Tr. pkt. Oz. azureBlue. Richlavender $0 25 $100 Pure White. Extra fine stock 25 100 Shell Pink. .\o exquisite shade. 25 1 TO Rose Pink. .^ ve'v desijable color.. 25 100 Deep Rose. Kich and brilliant 25 100 leepPurple. Royal deep purple 25 100 Lavender. ^ pale grayish-lavender.. 25 100 Crimson. Very rich 25 100 Finest Mixed. .'Ml the colors 25 75 Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster. Tliis grand .^st^r may be briefly described as a glorified late branching shell-pink. The color is similar but more decided than the late branching. The center petals an- prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and finely finished flower, and stands cut longer than any other. 50c per trade pkt.; $2.50 per oz. Queen of the Market Asters. The standard early flowering variety; good flowers on long stems. Tr. pkt. Oz. White $0 20 $0 75 Lavender 20 75 Pink 20 75 BrightRose 20 75 Purple 20 7.t Crimson 20 75 Mixed IS 65 King Asters. The "King" Asters form a distinct class or type. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 inches high, and bear from August to Octotier very large double blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quilled, forming very attractive flowers. Tr. pkt. Dreer's Crimson King. A brilliant new color in this type, which origin- ated with us. It IS the richest and deepest crimson variety known tn us $0 50 PinkKing. Delicate sheil-pink 40 Rose King. A beautiful brilliant rose 40 White King. Of purest glistening white 50 Oz. $3 00 2 00 2 00 300 Astermums. This strain of Giant Comet Asters were first exhibited at the Florists' Conventi'>n in 1912, and their immense size and chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. We offer three colors; Tr. pkt. Oz. Wliite Astermum $0 50 $2 50 Pink •• 50 250 Lavender '• 50 3 00 Crego's Giant Comet Asters. Magnificent fluffy flowers, with long strong stems, the finest of this type Comes into bloom in \ugust. continuing well into September, and unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer five colors, our own saving, of the highest quality. Tr. okt. White. Purest white $0 30 Pink. Delicate shell-pink 30 Purple. Bright purple 30 Rose. Rich deep rose 30 Lavender. ,\ rich deep shade 30 Oz. $1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 300 The American Florist. Feb. 2j, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. O.. President; Daniel R. Comly, Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President: S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretabics. Ctiicago, February 2.3. — Mushrooms. 50 cents per pound; lettuce 20 cents per box; radishes. 30 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; asparagus, .$2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks. 15 cents to 25 cents; cucumbers. .$1.25 to .$1,75. New York, February 23. — Cucum- bers. $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; mush- rooms. 60 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket: tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1,50 to $2.00; lettuce, per strap. $2.00 to $3,00. Flats. The increasing- scarcity of manure for making' hot-beds at the right time, together with a scarcity of good help — these are factors that are rapidly changing the methods of plant produc- tion. More and more growers have the advantage of greenhouses for this work. By using fiats, plants can be grown inside and hardened off in cold frames under cloth; if sash are not at hand — and these cold frames can have a steam pipe or hot water pipe to carry them safely through a cold spell. The great advantage of this arrangement is that the work can be done on time, regardless of weather conditions, and it can be pushed' day and night if needed. The fiats in this scheme form an important link. Some claim cheapness by ripping up grocery boxes, but we doubt this very much. Uniformity of width, depth and length, together with durability are more important than cheapness of first cost. The flats to be practical, must fit closely on the benches or beds of the greenhouse, must again fit the cold frames, and last but not least, must not be too heavy to handle. Almost a standard size has been de- veloped in the trade, 3x12x24. Some of our greenhouse construction companies are selling these in knocked down shape for a reasonable price and of durable cypress; by using gal- vanized nails these flats will last for years with good care. In the absence of cypress, chestnut makes a good wood. The rer4uirements of a wood are — cheapness, durability, soft and non-splitting and freedom from warp- ing. .Such flats should be cleaned up at the end of the season and stacked in a dry shed. For the best headway in operating, the ground used should be screened through a Vz-inch mesh sand screen; a marker with pointed pegs can be used to fit the flats, thus pounding all the holes at once, making trans- planting a rapid process. Spacing of plants can be V^kx-Wz or 2x1% inches. This, in a low temperature with ample air, should produce good plants. MAEKETMAN, Hutchinson, Kan. — Yerkes Bros., florists, who have greenhouses at 1020 Sixth avenue east, report their volume of business as increasing both locally and in mail orders. San Diego, Callf. — Miss K. O. Ses- sions has acquired a considerable acre- age in this city which she exploits for the cultivation of plants and flowers for perfumery in the Los Angeles News, January 30. Miss Sessions' principal work, however, is in the pro- duction of cut flowers for market. Watch lor our Trade Mark ttamped on every brick of Pure Gulturs Mushrooin Spawn Substitution of cheaper frad«s is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^^^"^y brick, with illustrated book, mEiled ^V^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon le- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. ^aal. Mini Mention the American Florist when writing. -THE FAMOUS- "John Baer" Tomato which we secured from the introducers last year, we planted, and it proved all and more than they claimed for it, We decided not to sell the fruit, asnt looked too val- uable to let go that way, so we have a limited araounl of seed. One lady canned a few. and when placed on the table on lettuce leaves, the tomato retained its form and made an appetizing sight. Out of bushels none cracked, and all were ripe to the stem, and skin was taken off without cutting or scalding. 25c per pkg. of about 100 seeds, 5 pkgs. for $1,00. By Mail, postpaid. Cash. MY£RS BROS., ELDORADO, PA. ALTOONA, PA. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND rARM SEEDS. (Eltabllabed 1787.) ^PFPIAI TIP^' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl. Leek, Lettuces, OnioDS, Peas. OrCUIHLIItOi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters. Balsams, Beeonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabtoas. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue Iree on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH Or THE GLANT PAMSIES (laixed), the most perfect *i>d most beautifulin the world. $6.00 per oz., or $1,75 per \i oz., $1.00 per K oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own T.st groKids. and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualitT ALSO GROW LARGILT ON CONTRACT. "By their fruits ye shall Imow them." "JOHN BAER" TOMATO THE EA.RLIEST AND BEST TOMATO ON EARTH "As ye sow so shall ye reap." Produces Perfect, Solid, High Crown, Beautiful, Brilliant Deep Red Shipping Tomatoes in 30 Days from Large Strong Well Matured Plants, in Veneer Bands with Roots Undisturbed. Pitts.. 60c.: Vi oz., 75c.; oz.. $2.00; M lb., $7.50; pound, $25.00. i,, off to the Trade. S. D. PRICHARD Florist So, Wayne St.. Phelps, N. Y. February 6th, 1915. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Gentlemen: Your Adv. of Feb. 6th in The Florist Exchanf^e is some puff for "John Baer" Tomato, which is all true, I tried the "John Baer" last year and there was not one in your Adv. that had one on me. Prom (30 plants 1 sold over 2^4 tons of Tomatoes, Set 3 ft_'et each way and truined to bamboo stakes trimmed to one shoot. When they became heavy with tomatoes, I tied the top of four stakes together as shown in the en- closed photo, and as the season was cold in the Spring could not set the ]>lants until the last of M:iv and com- menced to market on the 17th of July. 1 rais d Celery between the rows. In- closed find check for one ounce of "John Baer" Tomato Seed. Very truly, (Signed) S. D. PEITCHARD. G. BRUNNER'S SONS riorists Cincinnati, Ohio February 7th, 1915. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md, Gentlemen: Glad to see your Adv. again on "John Baer" Tomato Seed. I bought $1.00 worth of seed last year from you, all people gave me the lauch for paying such a price for Tomato Seed, but when they found me picking Big, Fine. Solid Fine Tastinft Fruit on the 3rd dav "t July, 1914, then all the neighbors came to see thc-ra. I coiild'tiavc sold all mv fruit, but to please the "wise ones" I presented each with a nice basket of them. Out of 50 "John Baer" Plants 1 picked on an average of % bushel every other day, where on my other varieties, I did not average a small measure a d*y. 1 saved 13 of my largest and best John Baer Tomatoesforseed, there wasn't enough seed in them to give me ,'JO plants this year, so you see why I must send for some to be sure I will have good old ",lohn Baer." By me it is more than you claimed forlt, in your last year's Adv. in the Florist Kxchange. Yours respectfully, (Signed) \VM. F. MASS, Rosemont Ave,, Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio, O- Brunner's Sons. 1818 J. BOLGIANO & SON 1915 GROWERS OF PEDIGREED TOMATO SEED Almost 100 Years Selling Trustworthy Seeds BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A. I9I5- The American Florist. 301 ONION 5ETS 32 pounds to the bushel. Crates 1 bu., 16c; 2bu., 2Bc; 2 bu. sacks, 10c. We reclean, hand pick and guarantee sound all our Onion Sets. Yellow Danvers Sets For shipment up to the following dates Price, H pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.60 $1.60 March 16th 3B .56 1.60 Aprillst 36 .65 1.70 White Silver Skin Sets Price, h pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.65 $1.60 March 15th 36 .66 1.70 April 1st 40 .60 1.80 Red Wethersfield Sets Price, H pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.50 $1.60 March 16th 35 .65 1.60 April 1st 35 .65 1.70 J.BOLGIANO&SON.'^'lir'' Almost 100 Years Established Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journiy Published weekly. The LarG'est Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLET, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist loben writing. A Few Good Things You Want. GeranlDBII, Nutt, Bucbner, Ricard. Perkina. PoiteTine, 2in.. $2.00 per 100; 3in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in.. 10c: 4'in..lSc: 5-in., 25c. Dracaena bid., 3-in., $5.00: 4 in., $10.00: 5-in,. $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia. 2H-in.. $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are short of Blooming Plants, such as Azaleas, Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, Wire your order to GEO. A. KUHL, ^^o-^g^^^wER. PEKIN, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing. BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1 .00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids.S -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 3ii.ft 2.50 each Standard Shape. 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2 ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "'cVic^S?^ Mention the Amerioan Florist when wrttlng. SPRING BILBS Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. First Size, 4-6 inch Medium Size, 3-4 inch Mammoth, 6-8 inch GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING, Per looo First Size $10.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium Size 8.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 12.00 AUGUSTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 CHICAGO WHITE, First Size... 30.00 CHICAGO WHIIE, Medium 25.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Light 15.00 Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel Ask for Complete List. BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink. Doz., 40c: 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. Singles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $18 00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. , 5<'c; luO, $3.60; 1000, $30.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. LILY BULBS p„,« Auratum, 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Per 1000 ..$ 8.50 .. 5.00 .. 16.00 CALADIUM Per 1000 $15.00 30.00 55.00 ESCULENTUM. Per 100 5 to 7 inch $1.76 7 to 9 inch 3.50 9 toll inch 5.50 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lll. Glganteum Per case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 20.00 LlUum Rubrum Per Case 8 9 inch (170 bulbs to case). $10. 00 Write for Our Spring "Booh: for Florists" Caladium Esculentum. Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 302 The American Florist. Feb. 2j\ The Nursery Trade Am alcan Assoriation of Nnrseryinen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y. , Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., June 23-25, 191a. WIGGIN.S, Mis.S.— On account of the appearance of citrus canker in this sec- tion, local nurserymen are urging- an Inspection by an expert. Vacaville, Calif.— C. J. Uhl and C. R. McBride have formed a co-part- nership for the purpose of conducting a nursery business here. KALAMAZOO, MICH. — Grand Rapids was selected as the next meeting place of the Michigan Horticultural Society at its meeting in this city. Hantobd, Calif. — Almond growers anticipate good crops in this section. and with freedom from late frosts a good harvest can be expected. PHOExix, Ariz. — The Texas Cattle & Cactus Co. has been incorporated with a paid-up capital of $100,000 and will establish a spineless cactus nursery near Pecos, Texas. Indianapolis, Ind. — Senator McCor- mick has introduced a bill into the Indiana legislature, creating" a depart- ment of horticulture and forestry and abolishing the state board of forestry. Anderson, Calif. — The Ehmann Olive Co., owners of one of the largest olive orchards in the state, have planted a carload of fruit trees. The varieties are olives, peaches and plums. Be- tween 5.000 and 0,(X)0 are olives. REDLANDS Calif. — Directors of the Redlands Horticultural Society have decided to hold a spring flower show April 9-10. S. R. Hotchkiss and S. Hockridge are the committee on rules and classifications. The society will offer $200 in cash prices. Oakdale, Calif. — The growing of English walnuts on an extensive scale will be undertaken this summer in this section. Thousands of walnut trees have been ordered and are now being planted in the irrigated districts. By irrigating the trees from the ditches all danger of scald has been eliminated. Nursery Inspection In California. Uniformity in regulation and inspec- tion of trees, shrulis and all horticul- tural and agricultural plants and plant products is the aim of senate bill No. 801 by Chandler of Fresno. The bill emanates from the state horticultural department and is one of those with the administration backing that as- sures its passage. Briefly the Chandler bill provides for a force of inspectors and deputies to the state commissioner of horticulture in the variou.s counties, these inspect- ors and deputies to be directly respon- sible to the state commissioner instead of to the county authorities. Provision is made for the inspection of all nur- sery stock grown in the state or im- ported from other states. Fruit and ornamental trees, shfubbery, plants, buds, seeds, vines, vegetables, and all horticultural and agricultural plants and plant products arc included. Not only are shippers of nursery stock re- quired to give inspectors access to their places, but no shipment shall be made unless plants, trees, etc., bear a certificate of inspection. Dormant Roses Under Storage. Ed. American Florist: What is the best method of storing two-year dormant hybrid tea roses grafted and budded? Illinois. R. G. We find that the best method for storing two-year-old dormant hybrid tea roses is to cover them up in damp sand, but not wet sand. We think it is best to have the plants almost en- tirely covered, as we find that the mildew never goes back beyond the sand. We have also been quite suc- cessful in storing them in damp moss. Of course, the mildew must be kept out of the cellar as much as possible. W. & T. SMITH Company. We believe that the best method of storing two year dormant hybrid tea roses is to cover the roots with light loamy soil. Ellwangeb & Barry. Evergreens for Middle West. Speaking upon the subject of "Ever- greens" at a meeting of the North Shore Horticultural Society at Lake Forest, 111., January 15, 1915, A. H. Hill of Dundee, III., expressed his opin- ion that generally speaking, he be- lieved it is best to confine middle-west planting to as few varieties as pos- sible, selecting those only which are suited to our conditions. Evergreens, he stated, are not particular as to soil. They prefer a light sandy soil, and will do well in any well-drained soil, but they must be selected with refer- ence to the position they are to oc- cupy, the purpose they are to serve, and their relation to the place where they are to grow. For grouping at entrances, near dwelling houses, and for massing in formal plantings, dwarf evergreens ai'e favorites, because they are always cheerful, in evidence, and wide awake the year round. Among the best for this purpose are Juni- perus Canadensis, Pinus Mughus, globe arbor vitae, Sabina junipers, Ju- niperus procumbens, Siberian arbor vitae, Japanese yew. The list of medium growing sorts is more extensive, some of the most val- uable being hemlock, Juniperus glauca. Juniperus Schottii, red cedar, pyra- midal arbor vitae, American arbor vitae, Swiss stone pine, Pfltzeriana juniper, concolor fir, Peabody's and Douglas golden arbor vitae, Engle- mann spruce. Some valuable tall growing sorts are white pine, white spruce, Douglas fir, Austrian pine. Black Hill spruce, red cedar, Colorado blue spruce. Of the small or dwai-f growing evergreens, by far the best is Juniperus Canadensis and Juniperus Sabina prostrata, which are native along the north shore. They are splen- didly suited to our conditions and ex- cellent for rough banks, rocks and or- namental covers. People often say — " I do not like evergreens, they are too melancholy" — and questioning will show that their principal acquaintance is with the Norway spruce. While it is true that the Norway spruce is useful and val- uable for some purposes and locations, still the Norway spruce has done more than any other tree to injure the pop- ular demand for evergreens. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and largre sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evsgreto Sp«i>lisb Lugest (rowers iD Aiicria Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. August Rolker& Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.BOX 752. or 5 1 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Two years, 2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet; 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine. 12 to 18 inches. Two years IH to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Transplanted, stocky plants. 9 to 12 inches; 12 to 18 inches. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. ^915- The American Florist. 303 THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 BUCKINGHAM PLACE, CHICAGO SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of DECORATIVE PLANTS, Etc. WINTER AND SPRING, 191S. FERNS Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-1d., at $1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100, Asplenlum Nidus Avis, tbe Bird's Nest Fern, 4 in., at $6.00 per doz. Asplenlum Nidus Avis, the Bird's Nest Fern. 5-in.. at $12.00 per doz. Asplenium Nidus, larger specimens, at $2.50 and $3,110 each. Assorted Ferns for dishes, at $3.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS 2-111., 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 3-ln., $1.0(J per doz.; ?7.00 per 100. 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 5-ln.. $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per lOO. 6-ln., $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 7-in., at 75c each: $9.00 per doz. 8-lD.. at $1.00 each; $12.00 per doz. 9-lD., at $1.50 each; $18.00 per doz. Larger specimens, at $2.00, $2.50 and up each. Boston Ferns, hanging baskets, at $1.00 each. Boston Ferns, hanging baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Boston Ferns, extra large hanging baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 21n., at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-ln., at 50e per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-ln., at $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 5-ln., at $2.50 per doz. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 6-in.. at 35c each: $4.00 per doz. Whitmanl Ferns. 2-ln., at $4.00 per 100. Whltmanl Ferns, 3-ln., at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Whltmanl Ferns, 4-ln., at $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Whitman! Ferns, 5-ln., at $3.00 per doz. Whltmanl Ferns, 5-ln., made up. at $3.00 per doz. Whitmanl Ferns, 6-ln., at $6.00 per doz. PALMS Areca Lutescens: 2-ln., at $1.20 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 3-ln., at $2.00 per doz. . •fk.i.yr pel UU2. , o-iu., tii. $2.00 per doz. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz. 6-ln., 18 to 24 In. high, at 75c; $9.00 per doz. Cocos Weddelllana: i-in., IS to Z4 in. nif Cocos Weddelllana: 3-ln., at $2.50 per doz. 2-ln., at $1.75 per doz. $14.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-ln., 4 8-ln. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln., 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 15.00 4-ln., 4-5 12-14-tn. 4.50 35.00 5-ln., 5-6 15-18-ln. 6.00 50.00 7-ln., 6-7 30-32-ln. $ 2.50 8-ln., 6-7 48-ln. 7.00 8 In. tubs, 6-7 60-ln. 10.00 9-ln. tubs, 7-8 72-ln. 13.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-ln. 4 8-ln. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln. 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 15.00 4-ln. 4-5 14-16-ln. 4.50 35.00 6-ln. 5-6 16-18-in. % 0.50 6.00 5-ln. extra strong. .75 9.00 6-ln. 5-6 18-24-ln. 1.00 7-ln. ti-7 36-40-ln. 2.25 to $2.50 7-ln. 6-7 44-48-ln. 4.00 S-ln. 6-7 60-64-ln. 8.50 «-ln. fi-7 64-68-ln. 9.00 9-ln. 6-7 72-ln. 11.00 9-ln. 7-K 80-84-ln. 12.00 9-ln. 7-8 84-88-ln. 15.00 KENTIA, MADE UP Belmoreana, 6-ln., 3-4 In a pot, at 50c and 75c each. Forsterlana : 7-ln.. 24-30-ln. high, at $2.00 and $2.50 each. 8-ln. tubs. 36-ln. high, at $4.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 401n. high, at $5.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 48-ln. high, at $7.50 each. 9-ln. tubs, 62-56-10. high, at $9.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 66-70-ln. high, at $12.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 72-80-ln. high, at $15.00 each. 6-ln., 3-4 In a pot, 20-24 In. high, at $1.25; $15.00 per doz. 6-ln.. 3-4 In a pot. stronger, at $1.50; $18.00 per doz. 7-ln.. 3 4 In a pot, at $2.60 each. Latanla Borbonlca: 2-ln., at $5.00 per 100. 3-ln., at $10.00 per 100. 4-ln., made up, at 25c; $3.00 per doz. rhoenis Canariensis: 7-in., 24 In. high, at $1.50. S-ln., 30 In. high, at $2.50. 9-ln., 48-50 In. high, at $6.00-$7.0O. 9-in., 60-64 In. high, at $12.00. Extra large, 7 feet and more, at $40.00. PHOENIX RECLINATA Fine 3-ln. stock, at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Pine 4-ln. stock, at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Asparagus Plumosus, 2-ln., at $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 3-ln., at $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 4-ln., at $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 3-ln., at $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 4-ln., at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. BAY TREES IVY, ENGLISH standards: Price Stem Crown per pair 2 ft. 20-22-ln. $10.00 2 ft. 24-ln. 12.00 2 ft. 6 In. 2 ft. 12.00 3 ft. 2 ft. 12.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 3 In. 16.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 6 In. 20.00 2 ft. 6 In. 2 ft. 6 In. 20.00 4 ft. 3 ft. 25.00 4 ft. 3 ft. to 3 ft. 6 In. BOXWOOD 30.00 Bushes, 10-ln., at 25c; $3.00 per doz. Bushes, 12-ln., at 30c; $3.60 per doz. Bushes, 12-ln., extra heavy, 10 In. wide, at 40c; $1.80 per doz. Bushes, 15-ln., at 50c; $6.00 per doz. Bushes, 18-ln., at $1.00. Bushes. 24-ln., at $1.25. Pyramids, 30-ln., at $2.00. Pyramids, 36-ln., at $3.00. Pyramids, 3%-ft., at $3.50. Pyramids, 4-ft., at $4.00. Standards. 2-ft. stem. 12-15-ln. crown, $2.00. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Araucarla Excelsa: 4-ln., at 50c; $6.00 per doz. Araucarla Excelsa Compacta: 5-ln., at $1.25 each. 6-ln., at $1.50 each. Araucarla Excelsa Glauca: 5-ln.. at $1.25 each. Dracaena Fragrans: 3-in., at $1.80 per doz. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz. 5-ln.. at $6.00 per doz. Dracaena Hybrlda Lord Wolseley, flue plants. 4-ln., at 50c. DRACAENA INDIVISA 2-ln., 3-ln., 4-ln.. 5-ln., 7-ln., at plants, Dracaena Dracaena doz. Dracaena doz. Dracaena doz. Dracaena $3.00 per 100. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.00. $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 50c and 75c each; 7-ln., extra fine at $1.00 each. Llndenll. 4.|n., at $6.00 per doz. Massangeana. 3-ln., at $2.50 per Massangeana, 4-ln., at $5.00 per Massangeana, 5-ln., at $7.00 per Termlnalls, fine plants, 5-ln.. at 75c. FICUS ELASTICA We have a fine stock of these popular house plants. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 5-ln., at $4.20 per doz.; $34.00 per 100. 6-ln.. at $6.00 per doz. Flcua Pandurata, 4-ln., at 50c each. Ficus Pandurata, 5-ln.. at 75c each. Flcus Pandurata. 6-ln.. at $2.50 each. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 6-ln.. 3-4 leads. $3.00 per doz. Hydrangeas. Otaksa. 9 and 10-in., extra strong, at 7Cc and $1.00 each. Hydrangeas. French varieties, pink, white and blue mixed. Hydrangeas, 6-ln., at $2.40 per doz. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100; $24.00 per 1,000. 4-Ia.. bushy plants, with long vines, at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Laurocerasus Schlpkaensls. evergreen orna- mental shrubs, at 75c each. Pandanus Veltchll, 3-ln., at $3.50 per doz. Pandanus Veltchll, 4-ln.. at $6.00 per doz. Pandanus Veltchll. 5-ln., at $9.00 per doz. Petunias, double assorted or in separate col- ors, pure white and violet, at $3.00 per 100. Primula Obconica, 5-ln.. at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per lOO. Snapdragons. Silver Pink. 4-ln., at $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Tradescantia Zebrlna, 2-ln., at $2.00 per 100. Tradescantia Zebrlna, 3-ln., at $6.00 per 100. Tradescantia Zebrlna, 4-ln.. at $8.00 per 100. Tradescantia Albo-strlata, white striped, 2-ln.. at $4.00 per 100. Tradescantia Albo-strlata, white striped. 4-ln., at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted, 2-ln.. at $3.00 per 100. Vlncas, variegated, 2-in.. at $1.00 per 100. Vlncas, variegated. 3-ln., at $6.00 per 100. Vlncas, variegated, 4-ln., bushy, with long vines, at $10.00 per 100. BEDDING PLANTS Alternanthera Brllllantlsslma, strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1,000. Alternanthera Aurea Nana, strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1,000. Coleus Golden Redder. 2-ln.. at $2.60 per 100. Coleus Verschaffeltll. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Coleus, Red and Yellow Pflstcr, at $2.50 per 100. Coleus Brilliancy, 2-in.. at $3.50 per 100. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in.. at $2.50 per luo. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 3-in., at S5.00 per 100. CANNAS— Divided Clumps Chas. Henderson, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Pennsylvania, at $2.00 per 100. Venus, at $2.00 per 100. Florence Vaughan, at $2.00 per 100. Anthony Crozy. at $2.50 per 100. Tritoma Pfltzerl. at $3.00 per 100. BULBS AND RHIZOMES CANNAS. See Bedding Plants. GLADIOLUS, Mrs. Francis King. 1st size, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per l.OOO. Mrs. Francis King. 2nd size, at $1.30 per 100: $12.00 per 1.000. Mrs. Francis King, 3rd size, at $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. America, 1st size, at $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000, Brenchleyensls. 1st size, at $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1,000. Best mixture. 1st size, at $1.30 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. Ismene Calathina, at $4.00 per 100. PEONIES For Spring or Fall delivery. Fanst: Assorted pink, white and red. Strong, undivided clumps, at 30c and 35c each. Divided roots, with 2-3 eyes, at 10c each. Spiraea Gladstone, sjttong clumps, at Sl.50 per doz. Spiraea Peach Blossom, at $2.00 per doz. Tritoma Pfltzerl. see Bedding Plants. HARDY VINES Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis Veltchll), pot- grown, 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. Arlstolochla Slpho (Dntchman's Pipe), big clumps with 5 to 6 vines, at 40c each. Clematis Jackmanl, strong plants, in 6-ln. pots, at 35c each. Lonlccra. trumpet vine, or honeysuckle, white, red and yellow, at 60c each. 304 The American Florist. Feb. 2y, N \l THE BOOK OF f GLADIOLUS ' "THE first authorita- 1 i tive book on this ' bulb ever printed in hM America, or possibly r tlie -world , issued April ' 1,1911. This 120- page W '***^^*^ ^-ij, book, written by Mat- Tifc-'^W ' y thew Crawford and SiT^ Dr. Van Fleet, con- MK^tains many chapters ^^P covering all sides ot gm growing, propagating, ■M^storine. etc.. and also W| some pages ot valuable WL V ^ J^ cultural notes gath- j^yT ered from reliable Y sources. A necessity 1 for both amateur and 1 grower. The book is a bound in cloth and 1 fully illustrated. ' PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAK FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening ®A course for Gar- deners, Floriits and Home-makers, taugbt by Prof. Craie and Prof. Beal ot Cornell University. Progressive Floriits recognize tbe erowine importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners wbo an- derstand up - to - date methods and practice PROF. BEAL. ore >° demand for tbe best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is ladispensAbie to those who would have tbe pleasanteet homes. 2S0^page Catalog free. Write today, Tlie Home Correspondence School Deot. A. r., Sprin^eld. Mast. Chrysanthemums The Best for Florists use. Prices on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing. ROOTED Carnation Cuttings We have 200 000 Carnation Cuttings in the following varieties, ready FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.60 20.00 Per 100 PerlOOO Mrs. C. W. Ward $2.50 $20 00 Northport 2.50 20.00 Champion 6.00 50,00 Commodore 2.50 20.00 Beacon 3,00 25,00 FOR MARCH DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Matchless $6.00 $50,00 PerlOO PerlOOO ,.$600 $50.00 Princess Dagmar... Write Us for Prices on Large Orders. We Guarantee Satisfaction. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 2i4-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPBELIA. No fancy rose ever introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid izrower. a very free bloomer, and has fine stems. It sells ou sight. The demand un- doubtedly will exceed the supply. Anticipating the large demand, we have propasjated it ex- tensively. Strong plants on own roots, 3!4-in. pots, now ready, $15.00 per 100; $120,00 per 1000. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. This variety, raised by Mr. John Cook, is very distinct, being en- tirely different from auy of the indoor roses grown today. Flowers are rosy red, and are unus- ually large and double, resembling very much a very full, double hardy garden rose. Coupled with its large size and double form, it is an exceedingly free bloomer. It promises to be exceedingly valuable, especially for spring, summer, and fall flowering, when other less double roses are difTicult to handle. Its keeping qualities are remarkable. Strong plants on own roots, 2^i-iD. pots, now ready. $15.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. This variety might well have been termed Red Killarney, as it possesses so many of the good qualities of the Killarneys. In color, the flowers are simi- lar to Richmond, but they are much more double, and it should prove a very much more profitable rose. Flowers have fine straight stems on all the grades — from the shortest to the longest, It has fine foliage, conies away quickly, and is even a freer bloomer than the Killar- neys. We believe it is the best all-round red rose that we have today. ' Strong plants on own roots, 2hi-in. pots, now ready, $12.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. We will be glad to quote on application prices on all the newer and standard varieties^ strong grafted plants ready in March. F.R.PIERSON, Tarrytown, New York IMPORTED STOCK OF QUALITY. Fresh Importations Just Arrived in Fine Condition. Boxwood, Bush shape, 12-in 25c 18in 45c " 30-in 2.00 Pyramid!, 3<;-in $1 .75 42-in 2.25 48in 3.25 Globes, 18 by 18 in - 3.00 Rhododendrons, eood forcing varieties, bright colors, clean foliak'e, 8 to 12 buds. 60c each; 12 to 11 buds, $1.00 each. Rhododendrons, hardy sorts for outside plant- ini,'. 18 to 24-in , 8 to 12 buds, 75c each; 24 to 30-in., 12 to 16 buds, $1.00 each. Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-in.. bushy. 40c each: $4.25 per doz,; $35.00 per 100. Magnolia Soulangeana, Speclosa and Lennei, 4 to 5 feet, full of buds, balled and bur- lapped. $1.50 each. Magnolia Halliana. (Stellata) 2H in, to3ft,, very bushy and full of buds, balled and bur- lapped $1,50 each, Japanese Maples, Blood Leaved, beautiful plants, 3 to 3^2 feet high, well branched, $1.50 each. Azalea Hinodegifi, 15 to 18-in„ very bushy $1,50 each, Acuba Japonica Punctata, beautifullyspotted foliage, 18 to 24-in, hifeh, bushy, 75c each. Rhododendron, Pink Pearl, one of the finest forcing: propositions, fine plants, beautiful foliage and nicely budded, $1,25 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. tgis- The American Florist. 305 ^iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiininitiiiiiiiiiiniriiniMiiiiniininiiiiiniiiriniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiniiiiMiHiiniJiiiniiiirinniiiiiiiiiiininniMnriintiiiiiiniin'^ jVaughan's Cannasj ! Headquarters for all leading varieties. I NEW CANNA FIREBIRD, The best red-nowered, green leaved canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 | Per 100 Per 1000 5 Per ICO AUemania $2.50 Beaute Poitevine. 3.50 Burbank 2.50 Buttercup 5.00 Chas. Henderson. 2.50 Comte de Sachs... 2.50 David Harum 3.50 Egandale 3.50 Florence Vaughan 3.50 Per 1000 Per ICO Per 1000 $20.00 Frederick Benary$3. 50 $30.00 30.00 Hungaria, $2 doz. 18.00 20.00 Im. Mont Blanc .. 7.00 65.00 40.00 King Humbert... .. 4.00 35.00 20.00 Long Branch .. 5.00 45.00 20.00 Louisiana .. 2.50 20.00 30.00 Mad. Crozy .. 3.00 25.00 30.00 Milwaukee .. 3.50 30.00 30.00 Mrs. A. Conard . . 12.00 100.00 Mrs. Karl Kelsey.$3.50 $30.00 New Chicago 10.00 90.00 Niagara 2.50 20.00 Prince Wied 2.50 20.00 Queen Charlotte .. 3.50 30 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 3.50 30.00 The Express 5.00 40.00 Venus 3.50 30.00 Wm. Sanders 5.00 45.00 Wyoming 3.00 25.00 ROSE PLANTS, Grafted and Own Root THE UP-TO-DATE AND POPULAR VARIETIES. IVi inch pots Geo. Elgar, New Yellow Cecile pORg Brunner $15.00 HOOSierBeauty,TheNewRed Rose Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Shell Pink, Sport of Shawyer 30.00 New White Shawyer 30.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $65.00 Grafted Per 100 $25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Per 1000 $130.00 110.00 O. R. Per 1000 Killarney Brilliant $60.00 Sunburst 65.00 Francis Scott Key 100.00 Ophelia 100.00 Hadley 80.00 Prince E. C de Arenberg 65.00 Milady 65.00 2H inch pots Grafted Per 1000 $110.00 100.00 100.00 130.00 .120.00 120.00 120.00 For ZV2 Inch plants wanted at planting time write for special quotations. FIELD-GROWN ROSE STOCK 2 yr. CLIMBING ROSES — Per 100 Alberic Barbter $ 1 4. 0 0 Crlmaon Rambler IS.OO Desire Bergera 15.00 DellKht 15.00 Dorothy Perkins 16.00 EzeeUa 18.00 FloTrer of Fairfield... 16.00 Lady Gay 15.00 Taunendachon 16.00 AVhlte Dorothy Ferklna 16.00 BABY RAMBLBR ROSES — Crimson Baby Rambler 14.00 Erna Teschendorf!.... 18.00 Jessie 18.00 Had. J. Gonchanlt 3G.00 3 yr. HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES — Per 100 2yr. Per 10» U6.00 Alfred Colomb $14.00 18.00 American Beauty 15.00 Baroness Rothschild 14.00 18.00 Fisher Holmes 15.00 18.00 Fran K. Druschkl 14.00 20.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 14.00 18^00 John Hopper 14.00 18.00 Mabel Morrison 15.00 1 ROQ Mafirna Charta $14.00 Marshall P. Wilder 15.00 Mrs. J. Lalnsr 14.00 16.00 Paul Neyron 14.00 22.00 Prince C. de Rolian 14.00 20.00 Vlrich Brunner 14.00 Victor Verdler 15.00 HYBRID TEA ROSES — 2 yr. P«r 100 ATOca 18.00 Capt. Christy 15.00 Caroline Testout IS. 00 Gruss an TepUtz 15.00 J. B. Clark 16.00 Jonkherr J, L. Mock 18.00 Kalaerln A. Victoria 16.00 Killarney 11.00 Lady Ashtown 18.00 La France 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 18.00 White Killarney 20.00 VARIOUS ROSES — Rngrosa Alba IS.OO Rubra 14.00 Choice Ferns Carnation Cuttings Assorted Ferns for Dishes — A choice assortment, our selec tlon of Tarletlei, 2 M, -inch Boston Ferns— 3-inch pots 4-lncli 6-lnch (-Inch 7-lnch t-lnch Doi. Per 100 Per 1000 .$0.S0 $ 3.00 $25.00 pots pota pots pots pots Each .$0.16 . .25 . .40 . .76 . 1.00 . 1.25 Doi. $ 1.26 2.S0 4.50 8.00 10.00 14.00 Per 100 $ 8.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 76.00 100.00 FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 190 Alice $12.00 Champion 6.00 Knchantress 3.00 Gloriosa 3.00 Good Cheer 12.0t Herald 3.60 Matchless COO Flkk Sensation 12.00 Philadelphia 3.0* Rosette 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 White Wonder J.OO Per 1000 $100.00 iO.OO 26.t0 26.00 100.00 30.0t 60.00 lOO.tO 25.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 Book For Florists, Spring 1915, Now Ready. I Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York \ i Greenhouses: Western Springs, Illinois. | ?iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiniiiiiititiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiHiiiiiiiMiS 306 The American Florist. Feb. 27, OPHELIA, ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAS PROVEN ITS WORTH S We have grown this magnificent rose the past season, with most gratifying results. As a free and vigorou grower and great producer it has no equal. It sets bud freely in the short days of winter, and is now coming in with a heavy midwinter crop, doing equally well on grafts or own roots. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER is at present more favorably thought of than ever, and we intend to again plant it heavily this season. As a money getter, our experience has proven its superiority over all sorts, and having grown extensively on own roots and grafts, we have no hesitancy in stating that like Sunburst, it does better on own roots. We will have a splendid lot of both varieties, (grafts and own root), ready for shipment about themiddleof March, together with a choice lot of SunbuFSt, Ward, Prince d' Arcnber^, White and Pink Killarney, cutting taken from sand the latter part of December. For prices and further particulars write F. J. BENTHEY, 165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses: Newcastle, Ind. FREE This Fine l| Budding Knife ^ With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Go. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Newport, R. 1. After nosing around a while, I found James Watt, the gardener, in the stoltehole gathering some very fine mushrooms. One which I saw weighed four ounces. Mr. Watt called atten- tion to a batch of Cypripedium splen- dens, and said this variety did well if grown cool; otherwise, it would drop its buds. These plants were in flower and look nice. A house of Carnations Ward and Enchantress is well grown, as all stock seemed to be about this place. Under the patronage of the winter colony of society people, a mid-winter flower show for house plants will be held at the Civic League House March 9-10. The object of the .show is to encourage public school children and others, not professionals, to grow plants and flowers. A first prize will be awarded in each class where three entries are made, and an honorable mention as a second prize, if over three entries. Admission will be free. The appointment of John B. Sul- livan, as postmaster of Newport, is quite a step to take from the occupa- tion of gardener. He, along with being a good gardener, is an able speaker, and in recent years has shown much ability in both state and muni- cipal affairs, hence the appointment. A visit to Mrs. G. W. Welds green- houses showed a handsome bench of Amaryllis Hippeastrum. These beau- tiful hybrids, with their clusters of the richest scarlet and blood-red blooms, were a sight worth seeing. At the next meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society, Robert Pyle. president of the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., will deliver a lec- ture, the subject being, "Among the Roses at Home and Abroad." J. J. B. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS Wnkltllta'iiey 1 J 2.00 per 100 ssyi^or""' \ '«•«« p" '»»» BENCH ROSE PL3NTS r."f™r"''i *=?:So°{Jf>r Richmond ) ^w.ww k" Extra fine stocli ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 Nortli Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO, ILL. Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, |26.00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, 5-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c; 4-in. pot, 26c. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Bougalnvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots well trimmed, $15.00 per 100. Cibotlum Schiedei, 5-in. pot plants, 76 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Genista Racemosa, fine shape for Easter, 4 in. $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 2^4 in. pot plant, $2.50 per 100, |25.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots, $26.00 per 100. " '• 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, 60.00 per 100. Impatiens Sultana, Hybrids in all colors, $1.00 per 100. Lantanas, distinct varieties, $4.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. MATCHLESS A GREAT SUCCESS MATCHLESS is the best and most profitable white carnation to grow, having no equal in earliness, vigor of growth and production. It is superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities and is non-bursting. It is a continuous bloomer and is handled with ease by any grower. Fine Rooted Cuttiii(ts for Immediate Delivery, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000; $112.60 per 2600; $200.00 per 6000. We also offer MRS. C. W. WARD, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, New York t9i5- The American Florist. 307 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. pot. Leaves ...5 to 6.. In. high Each Pe .28 to 30 $1.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana 9-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high 9-iD cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. high l2-in, cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5H ft 12-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 5H to 6 ft I2-in. ceda tub, 4 plants in tub, (> ft. hich. heavy 12-iD. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft Phoenix Roebelenii 5-in. pot. nicely characterized 7-iD. tub. 18 in. hifh. 24 in. spread. HOME GROWN. WELL r doz $12.0t Each .% 4.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 12.50 . 15.00 . 20.00 Each ..$1.00 .. 2.00 Leaves In. high 2V>-in. pot 4 8to 10.. 3 in. pot 5 12 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 5-in. pot 5 to 6 18 6-in. pot 6 to 7 24 Leaves In high Each Per doz. $1.50 .$0.40 . .50 1.00 2.00 4.50 6,00 12.00 Each Perdoz 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 $ 2.50 30.00 7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 36 to 38 3.00 36.00 9in.cedartub 6 to 7 42to45 4.00 48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54. very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft.. very heavy 8.00 Cibotium 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread ESTABUSHED, STRONG AND BEALTBT. Schiedei .each, $4.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety at $14.00 per 100. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. GERANIUMS All sold until the latter part of February. March delivery guaranteed to reach any point east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Rlcard and Polteviiie, $15.00 per 1000. Asparaias Plumosus, fine lot ready now at $2.50 per 100: $25,00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. WlUiamstown Jnnc N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES Koses. trom 3'incb poti. Chrysantliemains Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, i'^^S^i Mention the American Florist luhen writing 250,000 Carnation Cuttings Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality everywhere and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $2.00 $17.50 Herald (extra fine red 1. $3.00 $27.50 Pink Enchantress 2.00 17.50 Josie Merle (fine pink Kose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.60 seedling) 3.00 27.50 Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 Philadelphia 4.00 30.00 White Perfection 2.00 17.60 Washington 3.00 25.00 ROSE PLANTS Extra fine 2yi inch stock. Order now. Richmond $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000 Sunburst 4.00 per 100; 36.00 per 1000 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when \rriting. SM I L AX strong plants, 2H inch, $1.26 per 100; 110.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 2H inch, $2.00 per 100; $5.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. tflome of Pansies. Our strain o( Pansies is unsurpasied, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlin^s, Home of Pansies. GLEAN. N. Y. 308 The American Florist. Feb. ^7, Choice Grafted Roses Fine plants in 2^ -inch pots, all selected wood on extra selected English Manetti Roots. Per 100 Per 1000 Ophelia, now ready for shipment.^! 2. 00 $100.00 Rhea Reid 12.00 Mrs. Russell, ready May 1. 12.00 100.00 Hadley, " " 12.00 100.00 ■ Per 100 Per 1000 D'Arenberg, ready May 1. .$12.00 $100.00 Bulgarie, ready April 15.... 12.00 100.00 Richmond, " " .... 12.00 100.00 Shawyer, " " .... 12.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant, Pink Killarney and White Killarney, ready April 1 per 100, $10.00. Our young grafted plants have a national reputation for choice quality, the same customers renewing their orders each year. All plants are shipped from our greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, Office, 131 N Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE, ILL. Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 2H in. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25.00 4 io. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 70 00 2H in. Asparagus Sprengerl 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengerl 6.50 60.00 2M in. Abutilons. 8 varieties 3.00 25.00 VA in. Begonia, flowering in bloom.... 8.00 75.00 3H in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 60.00 3 in.Cyclamens.ass't varieties 8.50 80.00 2H in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 an in. Heliotropes, 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2!4 in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2mn. Marguerite Mrs. Sanders 3.00 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7.50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 4.00 38.00 3W in. Vinca Variegata 6.50 60.00 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indivisa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2(4 in. pots, Nutt. Ricard. Poitevine. Viaud, Henderson, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wbolesale Florist WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Wanted To Exchange standard variety of chrysanthemum rooted cuttings, for White Enchantress carnation rooted cuttings. Address FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, Belvidere, III. Cross Roads, O. — Fire destroyed the gi-ecnhouse belonging- to Prank White- more, February 12. CAMBRIDGE, O.— Fred W. Arnold re- ports all stock doing- nicely in his new range of .30,000 feet. Mr. Arnold recently opened a store in the shopping district and finds trade greatly im- proved, having formerly transacted all business at the greenhouses. Grand Rapids, Mien. — The Michigan State Horticultural Society in its re- cent meeting in Muskegon decided hereafter to hold its annual meetings in this city the first Tuesday, Wednes-_ day and Thursday of December. The' society has been holding its meetings at different places each year, but it has lieen found that instead of increas- ing the interest the attendance sho-ws IJttNj increase from year to year. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. 1,. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It baa 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 38S pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Gtilcago This Ought To Be OF INTEREST To YOU. That Local Growers have placed the Largest Individual Orders for my New Carnation "Alice" offered to the Trade this season. Some have doubled, and trebled their orders on successive visits. The color is an exquisite shade of clear soft pink, midway between Enchantress and Gloriosa. Habit of plant ideal, stron^r, very early, and a continuous, and without doubt the most productive commercial variety I have offered to date. Prices: Per 100, $12.00; per 1000. $100.00: per 2500, $237.50; per 5000. $450.00: per 10.000, $800.00. If you have not seen it, send for descriptive circular, and get your Order in now. Ovcr 200.000 sold. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ilrlioti-npc. 8 Tnrielii-s, *1.00 piT 100; f8.00 pci- 1000. CdIou.s, 30 Viirlftios, 70c- per 100: %.m pi-r lOOO Petunins, 10 varioties 11.2.5 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Af,'or,-ilums.4 viirictios.60c iirM inoi $.-i.(i0 per lOOO, Salvias. -1 varieties, ifl.OO iht 100; IH.OO per 1000. Alyssum, $1.00 per 100; »8.00 jier 1 00. relarponinms, l.'j varieties. $2.f>0 per 100. Diiiaie.s. wliite, Jl.CO per 100. Everytliinsnanied unci satis- fae,ti«in to all. Casli with nrders. We pre pa \' express i>r mail. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kans. Atlanta, Ga. — The flower stores all report good buaines.s for the past week, funeral work being- very heavy. Bulb- OU.S stock is plentiful and pot plants are selling- well. The window displays have been very attractive. A LL Nurserymen, beedsmen and Klorists wlshinK ^^ to do business with Europe should send for the "florticnltnral Advertiser" Tbii is the British Trade Paper, beioe read weekly br all the horticultural trade: it is also taken bT over 1000 of the best continental bouses. Annual •abscription. to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medinm, appli- cantssboutd, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts, Address Editors of "H. A." diUwell Nnrserles. LOWDHAM. Notts, En^and 19^5- The American Florist. 309 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AliTERNANTHERAS. 75,000 ALTBRNANTHERAS, four varieties. From soil, equal to 2-iiich. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Express prepaid. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center. Kansas. Altemantheras, 2-in.. $2 per lOO: .$18.50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; .f2.-> per 1.000. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Mil. Aiternanthera Biilliantissimi and Anreau Nana, benched plants, $7 per l.flOO. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 7.39 Biickingh.im Place. Chicago. Altemantheras. red and .yellow. .?2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunninffh.Tm. Delaware. Ohio. AMPEIiOPSIS. 25.000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, heavy field- grown plants, 2-year, 18 to 24 Inches. $4 per 100; 2-year, 24 to 30 ioches. $7 per 100. All other leading stock. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville. N. J. Ampelopsis Veitchii. pot-grown, 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Bucking- ham Place. Chicago. ANTIRRHINLMS. NELROSE, the new perpetual-flowering vari- ety. Famous in America and Europe. Plants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Seed, $1 per trade packet. F. W. FLETCHER, Originator, Auburn- •dale, Boston, Mass. ARAUCARIAS. Arauctlrias, Excelsa, 4-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Escelsa Compacta, 5-ln., $1.25 each; 6-ln., $1.50 each. Escelsa Glauca, S-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Excelsa, 4-in.. 50c each; $G per doz. E.xcolsa Compacta. 5-in., $1.25 each; 6-in., $1.50 each. Excelsa Glauca, 5-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarla excelsa, 6-ln., 65c each. Holton & Hnnkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WlB. Araucarla excelsa, 50c, 75c and $1 each; Robasta Compacta, $1.60 to $2 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias in sorts. August Rolker & Sons, Bl Barclay St., New Tork. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2M!-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in., $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, WashlDgtoD. N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS, 2%-lnch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2^^-inch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St.. Morgan Park, Chicago. Asparagus, plumosus. 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-ln., ?0 per 1(X); 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per liKl. Sprengeri, 2-in.. .$2. .50 per 100; 3-lu., $5 per 100; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. The ■Geo. Wlttbold Co., 7.39 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4-inch pots at ^12.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRINGERI, 4- Incb, strong, at $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings, $5 per 1.000; transplanted at .$7.50. Harry Bailey, R. F. D. No. 6. Los Angeles, Calif. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^4-ln.. .$2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. M. Hcrr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-inch, $2 per 100; $5 iper 300. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 6-in. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1 each: variegated, 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves, $1.60. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, IlL ASTERS. REMEBER!! I am the ORIGINATOR Of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMUM. Descrip- tive circular on application. Four colors; white, pink, lavender and purple. Price, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. AZALEAS. Azaleas, all the leading varieties, from 65c to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 Ins., bushy, 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; $35 per 100. Hinodegirl, 15 to 18 Ins.. $1.50 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. BAY TREES. BAY TREES standards: Stem Crown 2 feet. 20-22-in. 2 feet. 24-in. 2 ft. 6 in. 2 ft. 3 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 2 ft. 3 m. 4 ft. 2 ft. 6 in. 2 ft. 5 in. 2 ft. 6 in. 4 ft. 3 ft. 4 ft. Price per pair $10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 16.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 3 ft. to 3 ft. 6 in. 30.00 THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 730 Buckingham Place, Chicago Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Bay trees, crowns, pyramids and ponies. An- gust Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, $18 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Begonia Melior, $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000. Strong young plants from leaf cuttings. May and June delivery. Secure your stock from the originators. Quality is our aim. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincin- nati, Ohio. BEGONIA LUMINOSA, fine 4-inch, in bloom, 10c; fine 3-inch, bud and bloom, 7c: good 2-incb, $2 per lilO. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- 1)ENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Rex Begonia, 2^-1d., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonias, flowering, 3%-ln., $8 per 100; $76 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, bushes: 10-ln., 25c each: $3 per doz.; 12-lu., 30c each; $3.80 per doz.; 12-ln., heavy, 10 ins. wide. 40c each; $4.80 per doz.; 15-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.: 18-ln., $1 each; 24-ln., $1.2."i. Pyramids, 30 in.. $2 each: 36-in., $3 each; SVj ft., $3.50 each; 4 ft.. $4 each. Standards. 2-ft. stem, 12-15-ln. crown, $2 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Bucking- ham Place. Chicago^ Boxwood, bush shaped, 12-inch, 25c; 18-ln., 45c; 30-in.. $2. Pyramid shape, 36-ln., $1.75: 42-in., $2.25; 48-ln., $3.25. Globe shaped. 18 by 18 inches, $3. The Stores & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft.. $1 each; 2^4 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 314 ft., $2.50. Standard shape 14x14 inch, $2.60 each. Globe, 14x14 Inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes. 15-in., 35c each. P. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standards, pyramids and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Begonias, tuberous rooted giant flower- ing varieties: Singles — white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; mixed, 3oc -per doz.; $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Doubles — white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; mixed, 50c per doz.; $3 per lOO: $28 per 1,000. Lily bulbs: Album, 8 9-inch, $12 per 100; Auratum, 9- H-inch, $10 per 100; Rubrum, 8-9-inch, $6 per lOO; 9-11-inch. $9 per 100. Tuberoses: True dwarf Pearl, mammoth, 6-8-inch, $15 per 1,000; flrst size, 4-6-inch. $8.50 per 1,000; medium, 3- 4-inch, $5 per 1,000. Caladlum Esculentum, 5- 7-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 7-9-lncb, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 9-11-inch, $5.50 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cold storage Lilies: L. Gl- ganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $16 per case; 8-10-inch. 225 to case, $16 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $20 per case. Lil. Rubrum, 8-9- inch, 170 to case, $10 per case; 9-11-inch. 100 to case, $9 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, tuberous rooted begonias, single: In Sve separate colors, 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; louble: Five separate colors, 60c per doz.; $4.50 yer 100. Caladlum, fancy leaf. $2.25 per doz.; il5 per 100. Gladiolus, America, $1.40 per 100; 112 per 1,000; Augusta, $1.60 per 100; $14 per 1. 000; Francis King. $1.60 per 100; $14 per 1.000; Chicago White, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, glanteum and maniflcum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., But- falo. N. Y. Bulbs, Lillum Glganteum, size 7-9 per 100, $6.50; case of 300, $16.50: size 9-10 per 100, $10.50; case of 200. $20. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-2:i5 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Bulbs, complete assortment of summer flower- ing. Joseph Breck & Sons, Corporation, 47-54 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. Bulbs, L. Glganteums. 8-a-lnch; 8-10-lnch: 9- 10-incb. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- wortb Bldg., New York City. Bulbs, caladlum, 4,000 extra large bulbs, in 41 named sorts. $10 per 100. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa. Fla. Bulbs, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Bete Bldg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Scbwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, all kinds. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CANNAS. Cannas, dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. King Hnm- bert. Queen Charlotte. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Richard Wallace, Souv. de A. Crozy, Gladiator, Venus. Kate Gray, Jean Tlssot, Pennsylvania. Egandale. David Harum, $2.60 per 100; $22 per l.OOO. Mme. Berat, Pres. Meyers. $2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CANNAS, strong tubers, 3 to 5 eyes, as fol- lows: King Humbert, $2.50 per 100; Pennsyl- vania. Betsy Ross, Louisiana and Florence Vaughan. at $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Leas 10 per cent for cash with order. ELITCH- LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Cannas. divided clumps. Chas. Henderson, .'i;2.."0 per 100. Pennsylvania, $2. Venus. $2. Florence Vaughnn. $2. Anthony Crozy. $2.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cannas. headquarters for all leading vari- eties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas, dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes, Allemanta, Burbank, Italia. Gray. Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc., $1.25 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham. Delaware, 0. If You Do Not Find Wha? You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 310 The American Florist. Feb, 2j, Cannas, 2-in., ?2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-iQ., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sods Co., White Marsh, Md. Cannas. King Humbert, dormant roots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-iii. pot plants, $5 per 100; 4-in.. $8 per 100. W. W. ColeB. Koliomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. BOOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 200,000 carnation cuttings in the following varieties ready for IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT: Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 2.B0 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 2.50 20.00 Northport 2.50 20.00 Champion 6.00 60.00 Commodore 2.50 20.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 For March Delivery. Matchless $6.00 $50.00 Princess Dagmar 6.00 50.00 Write us for prices on large orders. We guarantee satisfaction. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET. ILLINOIS. Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink En- chantrses. Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, White Perfection, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Herald, Josie Merle, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Washington, $3 per JOO; $25 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, rooted cuttings, clean, healthy and stocky; Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress, white $3.00 $25.00 Enchantress, pink 3.00 25.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Wlnsor 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 5.00 45.00 Champion 6.00 45.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 35.00 Herald 4.00 35.00 Benora 4.00 35.00 ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. CARNATIONS— ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington 2.50 24-in. pots, Nutt, Ricard, Poltevine, Viaud, Henderson, Buchner, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J, Bryan, Washington, N. J. GLADIOLUS. Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis King, first size, $10 per 1,000; medium size, $8 per 1,000. Augusta, first size, $12 per 1.000; medium size, $10 per 1,000. America, first size, $12 per 1.000; med- ium size, $10 per 1,000. Hyde Park, $60 per 1,000. Chicago White, first size, $30 per 1.000; medium size. $25 per 1,000. Prlnceps, $30 per 1,000. Florists' Mixture, light colors, $15 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladiolus. Mrs. Francis King. 1st size, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 2nd size, $1.30 per 100; $12 per 1,000; 3rd size. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. America, 1st size, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Brenohleyensis, 1st size, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Best mixture, Ist size. $1.30 per 100; $12 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. GREENS. Greens, wild smllax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smllax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Edward A. Beaven, Ever- green^^ HYDRANGEAS. English l^y from field, 20 to 30 inches. $3; from pots. 30 to 40 inches, $5 per 100. CHAS. FROST, Kenilworth, N. J. LEMONS. Lemon Verbenas. 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vin- ceiit, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LILY OF TEEE VALLEY. To Import, Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter. B. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Helneeken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley pips, per 1,000 from $12 to $16. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley, extra fine quality. New crop, Danish and German. Loechner & Co.. 11 Warren St., New York. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-in., 3-4 leads, $3 per doz.; 9 and 10-inch. 75c and $1 each. French varieties, pink, white, blue, mixed. 5-ln.. $2.40 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Bucklng- bam Place. Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa. ein., 4 to 6 shoots, $25 per 100; 8-ln., 6 to 8 shoots, $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 and 7-lnch pot-grown strong plants, 40c and BOc each. Ernest Rober, Wllmette, lU. rviEs. Ivy, German and English, 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per l.OOO: 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Ivy^ English, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100; .$24 per 1,000; 4-in., bushy, $10 and $12 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chi- JBack to Boiler^* SYSXEM that SAVING can be accomplished and. furthermore, you'll find the "way out" of all your condensation difficulties. No more trouble, bother, or expense— just simple, automatic operation without any further attention on your part. Let our engineers give you the complete information. It's worth while- so write today. MOREHEAD MFG. CO. DETROIT, Dept, "N' MICH. 192 Wired Toothpicks 10,00011.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale bv dealers. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your spit carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CDT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for S5c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galcsbnrg. 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Pish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Baskets, pansy and verbena, small size, 9 ins. long, 6 Ins. wide, 3 Ins. deep, $9 per 1,000; 13 Ins. long, T^ ins. deep, 4 ins. wide, $15 per 1,000; detachable handles, $2 per 1,000. Coles & Co., 115 Warren St., New York. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning'a Improved Iron Gutters. Dlller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co.. Richmond, Ind. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 600, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1,000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards, offlce railings and all fancy works, lamp shad* frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. BnorlBts" Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mnda Bros.. 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, P«. GLASS We are leaders. Larfje stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Slebert'n Zinc Glasins Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, H and 1ii inch. Perlb.40c.5-lb8. $1.85. 20-1 bs., $7.00 Vaughan's Seed S«ora Chicago New York Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902BlacliIuwkSt.' CINCINNATI UnioB Central Lile BIdg. NEW TOU MviiriilseHdc Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... See Our Catalogue. Imw.to 6IBLIH & CO.. Utici. N. Y. PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 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No. 1396 ThE American Florist Established 188S. Copyright 1914. by American Florist Company, Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address': Ameflo. Cblcago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from Augrust 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc., American Florist Co.. 440S. Dearborn St.. ChicaKO SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacKorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-Presidenk; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. KASTiNG, Buffalo. N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif. August 17-19. 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis. Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard. Framing- bam, Mass., President; A. F. J- Baur, Thirty «iBhth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind,, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston, Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R, Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., President: Robt. Pyle, West- Grove, Pa.. Vice-President. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill onHudson, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport. R. I., July 8-9 1915. L. L. Morse San Francisco. Calif., President: Harry A. Bunyard. 131-33 West Twenty-eighth street. New York, Secretary, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14, 1915. Wm. Klkinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.. President; C.W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago. Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, San Francisco. Calif., August 18, 1915. Gustave X. Amrhyn. New Haven, Conn., President; Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash, , Secretary-Treasurer. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Executive Committee Meeting, Chicago, Marcli 1-2. Making Florlcultural History. President Welch, of the Society of American Florists, has every reason to feel proud of the great gathering of prominent men at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, March 1-2, representing the tioricultural interests of America. The occasion was the annual spring meet- ing of the executive committee of the national organization at which its im- portant work is discussed and regu- lated, including meetings, exhibitions and legislation. For the first time in the history of the society representa- tives of affiliated bodies participated, marking another era of trade co-opera- tion and progress. It was eminently fitting that such a meeting should take place in Chi- cago, where the Society of American Florists and Florists' Hail Association first saw the light in 1884. At this time, when so much is heard against the location of the national conven- tions and trade exhibitions in such out- lying states as Texas, Louisiana and California, it should npt be out of place to remind the trade that when the so- ciety was organized, only some 30 years ago, its birthplace was consid- ered the far western outcoast of flori- culture. There has been remarkable development in all branches of the trade during the intervening years, the handgrasp of fraternity extending from territorial to continental proportions, the confines fading away in seas and ice fields. The first executive committee meet- ing of the society was held at Pitts- burgh, Pa., February, 18S5, and the first annual convention at Cincinnati, O., the following August. The officers of the society at that time were : John Thorpe, Queens, N. Y,, president; J. M. Jordan, St. Louis, Mo., vice-president; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., secretary; M. A. Hunt, Chicago, treasurer. Papers and discu-ssions at the Cincinnati meet- ing included, "Diseases of Plants and Their Remedies," Charles Henderson, Jersey City, N. J.; "Plant Nomencla- ture," Robt. J. Halliday, Baltimore, Md.; "The Cut Flower Trade." 'Wm. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass.; "Roses," J. N. May, Summit, N. J.; "Spring and Sum- mer Cut Flowers," H. Michel, St. Louis, Mo.; "Steam Versus Hot Water," John Thorpe, Queens, N. T, The attendance at the Chicago meet- ing this week was most satisfactory, only five members of the board and the national flower show committee fail- ing to appear. Those in attendance were : Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.; John Young, New York; W. F. Kast- ing, Buffalo, N. Y.; August Poehlmann, Chicago; Thomas Roland, Nahailt, Mass.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.; R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex.; Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; Samuel J. God- dard, Framingham, Mass.; Irwin Ber- termann, Indianapolis, Ind.; George Burton, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. H. Bartsch, Boston, Mass.; Geo. Asmus, Chicago; Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa.; W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O., and A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis. Vice-President MacRorie, of San Francisco, Calif., was unable to attend owing to the pressure of work fol- lowing the opening of the Panama- Pacific exposition. He sent in the names of 44 new members, however, three of them life members, and prom- ised to meet the officers of the so- ciety at the New Y'ork show, March 17-23, with details of the local arrange- ments for the annual convention and trade exhibition, to be held in his city next August. Mr. MacRorie's unavoid- able absence was greatly deplored, as was that of President Pierson, of the American Rose Society, President Bun- yard, of the New York Florists' Club, and Chas. H. Totty, and W. N. Rudd, of the National Flower Show commit- tee. Details of the proceedings at the meeting will not be made public until Secretary Young finds an opportunity to send them to the trade press, but it is understood that the principal sub- jects of discussion were trade publicity, national flower show, convention ar- rangements and transportation. The proposition of the Chicago Florists' 318 The American Florist. Mar. 6. Club transportation committee to ar- range for a convention train leaving this city over the Northwestern rail- road, next August, was approved and President Welch appointed a commit- tee, consisting of President Bunyard, of the New York Florists' Club; Presi- dent Burton, of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, and President Bartsch of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, of Boston, to co-operate with the local committee in completing arrangements. Monday evening nearly all the vis- itors attended the meeting of the Chi- cago Florists' Club, a report of which will be found elsewhere in this issue, and they were entertained at luncheon at the Hotel LaSalle Wednesday after- noon by representative men of the local trade, where Chairman George Asmus, of the National Flower Show Committee, officiated as toastmaster, calling on the following : Phillip Breit- meyer and Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.; G. E. M. Stumpp, New York; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; P. Welch, Boston, Mass.; C. L. Washburn, Chicago; Au- gust Poehlmann, Chicago; John Young, New York; Wm. Kroeschell, of the Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; George Sykes, of the Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago; Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C; Chas. Henry Fox, Philadelphia, Pa.; L. D. McNeff, Chicago; Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass.; W. W. Barnard, Chi- cago; Ernst Wienhoeber, Chicago; J.J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; H. H. Bartsch, Boston, Mass.; George Burton, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Irwin Bertermann, In- dianapolis, Ind.; Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa.; Alex. Henderson, Chicago. The subjects principally discussed were publicity and credits, Mr. Wash- burn touching a highly responsive key in referring to the loose business meth- ods of the- trade. Everyone present was greatly interested in this topic and it will not be surprising if the opinions expressed at this gathering, represent- ing a great part of the country, result in the formation of a credit bureau conducted by the national society. Much sympathy was expresed with W. N. Rudd in the illness which com- pelled him to forego the pleasure of participating in the work of the vis- itors. The Much Abused Clique. what l8 the Clique? 'Tls a body of men Wbo attend every meeting, not Just now and tben; Who don't miss a meeting unless tbey are sick — Tbese are the men that the grouch calls *'Tho Clique." Wbo don't make a farce of that sacred word "brother," Wbo believe in the motto to "help one an- other;" Who never resort to a dishonest trick — These are the men that some call "The Clique.'* The men who are seldom behind In their dues, .And who from the meetings do not carry news; Who attend to their duties and visit the sick — These are the men that the crank calls "The Clique." We all should be proud of membera like these— They call them "The Clique" or whatever tbey please; They never attempt any duties to dodge; These are "the cliques" that run most every lodge. But there are some people wbo always find fault, And most of this kind are not worth their salt: They like to start trouble, but seldom will stick— They like to put all the work on "The Clique." ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Urbana, March 2-3. The Exhibition. The tenth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held at the floricultural building, Uni- versity of Illinois, Urbana, March 2-3. Owing to the board of directors' meet- ing of the S. A. F. and O. H. being held in Chicago on the same days, the usual large exhibits from that city were missing this year, but there were good representative exhibits from the other sections of Illinois, and from our neighboring states of Indiana and Mis- souri and other parts of the country. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., exhibited four vases of roses in ele- gant shape, namely : Ophelia, extra C. W. Johnson. President- Elect Illinois State Florists' Ass'n. fine; Lady Alice Stanley, a beautiful pink of large size; Hoosier Beauty, the well-known new red rose; and a yel- low seedling, a very pretty flower. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., staged a fine vase of their new red carnation. Belle Washburn, which was fine in form, good color, large flower carried on extra good stems, a fine variety in every way. John Steidle, Olivette, Mo., exhibited seedling carna- tion Sunbeam, flesh pink, fine in form, good color, a very promising commer- cial variety. Edward Winkler, Wake- field, Mass., showed a vase of the very pretty carnation. Morning Glow; it is not a large flower, but it has a very pretty blend of colors and appears to be a good keeper. The Mount Green- wood Cemetery Association, Morgan Park, Chicago, exhibited a nice vase of Rosette and another of crimson seedling. No. GOOO-A. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet, had on ex- hibition a large vase of the new scar- let carnation, Aviator, very bright in color and of good form. A. C. Brown, Springfield, exhibited vases of the fol- lowing standard varieties, all in fine condition : Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, White Wonder. Enchantress and San- gamo. Chas. E. Walker, Danville, staged some well grown White and Pink Enchantress. Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville, exhibited two promis- ing crimson seedlings. No. 2-02 and No. 108. Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, staged one vase of Killarney and one of White Killarney, which for quality were the equal of any that have been staged at these meetings heretofore; also, a well-grown vase of Philadelphia carnation. A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington, exhibited six vases of ex- tra fine Princess of Wales violets and some vases "of winter flowering types of sweet peas. J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Co., Joliet, also had a very fine bright red sweet pea on exhibition. F. Dorner & Sons' Co., LaFayette, Ind., exhibited Rose Hoosier Beauty and carnations Pink Sensation and Good Cheer in fine condition. J. E. Yeats, Champaign, showed the new rose Mrs. Sarah Yeats, color of Richmond, and vases of well-grown White Killarney, Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst and Carnation White Enchantress; also a vase of callas. The plant exhibits con- sisted of well-grown kentias, pans of tulips, "Von Sions, longiflorum lilies, azaleas and rhododendrons from J. E. Yeats, Champaign; the new begonia Mrs. J. A. Peterson, from J. A. Peter- son & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. ; fine pots of lily of the valley, primula obconica, spireas and deutzias from Smith, the Florist, Danville. Miscel- laneous exhibits consisted of a display advertisement by Kroeschell Bros. Co., boiler makers of Chicago, and samples of flower pots and vases from the Haeger Brick & Tile Co., Elgin. The Business Meeting:. The business meeting opened at 2 :45 p. m., March 2, with President H. E. .Smith in the chair. Before proceeding with the regular order of business, the meml^ers listened to a very eloquent address of welcome by Dr. E. Daven- port, dean of the College of Agricul- ture, Urbana, 111. The dean impressed" upon his hearers the very important object of the university, which was to- serve the people of the whole coun- try, and to teach them to avoid mis- takes. He spoke of the study of the economic side of production, and also of the good work that Prof. Dorner, with Prof. Blair at the back of him, was doing. The nomination and election of offic- ers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, president; I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, vice-president; J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville, secretary; F. D. Washburn, Bloomington, treasurer. It was moved and seconded that the society hold semi-annual meetings, one of which was to be at Urbana. An invitation was received from the Tri- City Florists' Club to hold the next annual meeting at Rock Island, and was referred to the executive commit- tee. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., gave one- of his encouraging talks, which was greatly enjoyed by all the membera present. Reports were read from the- professors of the floriculture depart- ment, after which the meeting ad- journed. I9I5- The American Florist. 319 Herbert E. Smith. President Illinois State Florists' Association. J. F. Ammann. Secretary Illinois State Florists' Association. Frank L. Washburn, Treasurer Illinois State Florists' Association. J. C. Blair. Professor of Horticulture, University of Illinois. E. W. Guy. Second Vice-Pres. Illinois State Florists' Ass'n. A. C. Kohlbrand. Fourth Vice-Pres. Illinois State Florists' Ass'n A. C. Brown. I. L. Pillsbury. H. B. Dorner. Third Vice-Pres. Illinois State Florists' Ass'n. Seventh Vice-Pres. Illinois State Florists* Ass'n. Professor of Floriculture, University of Illinois. SOME PROMINENT MEN IDENTIFIED WITH THE ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AT URBANA, MARCH 2-8, 320 The American Florist. Mar. 6. President Smith's Address. Dean Davenport, members of the fJoricuIture department and of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association: It is a great pleasure and benefit for our so- ciety to meet here at the experiment station, where we can see the results of the work being carried on by the floricultural staff. With this spacious service building, and the modern green- houses attached, we can certainly feel that the commonwealth of our great state of Ilinois has become more inter- ested in our vocation, and I hope that appropriations for additions to this plant will soon be forthcoming. We gather here today for the tenth annual meeting and exhibition of our association; I am sure we will all be much interested in the reports of our secretary, treasurer, and the advisory committee; also the reports by the members of the department of floricul- ture on subjects of vital interest to all florists. Florists' conventions and ex- hibitions are becoming more popular and profitable each year, a fact demon- strated by the large attendance at the flower shows throughout the country. The grower who exhibits a novelty of merit at these shows is worthy of suc- cess, on account of the ever increasing demand of the flower buying public for something new — something differ- ent. A great many florists invest each year in enough plants of new varieties to give them a thorough test, and claim the better return received from the ones that make good, always off- sets the loss on varieties that are not adapted to their soil and conditions. The originators of new varieties of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and novelties in the plant line, the inven- tions and improvements in greenhouse building and labor-saving devices, etc., should have the hearty support of all florists. Often years of patient labor, bring results that are of more benefit to the trade in general, than to the originator. One of the objects of the associa- tion is to promote in all possible ways the art of floriculture. Let us get to- gether, get better acquainted and ex- change ideas and experiences; perhaps some one has some new method that may be of benefit to his neighbor, and, after the two days' meeting is over, may we return to our homes feeling well repaid for the short time spent in deliberation. My thoughts are ever with the association, and I trust that what I have failed to express in words has been, or will be, accounted for by my deeds. Report of the Secretary. Your secretary reports an increase of annual members of only four and life members two. This is the smallest addition to our ranks in any one year since the organization. I regret to report the death during the past year of W. L. Palinsky, of Chicago. He was among the foremost of our fellow workers, having last year secured 33 new members — more than any member ever turned in at any one time. We sincerely sympathize with his bereaved family. It is also with deepest regret that I report the death of Mrs. Chas. Love- ridge, of Peoria, the beloved wife of our worthy ex-president. She was a regular attendant at our annual gather- ings. She was always cheerful, and with a good word for everyone. I am sure I voice the sentiment of each and every member of this society in extend- ing to Mr. Loveridge and his bereaved family our deepest sympathy. SECKETARY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Received from annual dues $61.00 Received from life members .... 20.00 $81 00 Paid secretary's expense $34.65 Paid for printing 13.50 Paid for Florists' directory 3.00 Paid for flowers 5.00 $56.1& Respectfully submitted. J. F. Ammann. Judges' Report on Exhibits. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.— Pink rose. Lady Alice Stanley, awarded a score of 85 points. Rose, yellow seed- ling; highly commended. A vase each of_Roses Ophelia and Hoosier Beauty, of excellent quality. Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. — Vase each of White and Pink Killarney, excep- tionally fine. Carnation Philadelphia; vase of well-grown flowers. Fred Dorner & Sons' Co., La Fayette, Ind. — Rose Hoosier Beauty, Carnation Good Cheer, dark pink; good quality. Carnation Pink Sensation; light pink, long stiff stem, large size flower of exceptional merit. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. — Carnation Aviator, bright red; high- ly commended. Sw-eet peas, vase of cerise Butterfly peas, unnamed, large flower, good stems. Chas. C. Walker, Danville. — Carna- tions Enchantress and White En- chantress. A. C. Brown, Springfield. — Five vases of carnations of the following varie- ties : Sangamo, Enchantress, White Enchantress, Beacon and Mrs. C. W. Ward. Edward Winkler, Wakefield, Mass.— Carnation Morning Glow; a pleasing shade of pink, medium sized flower, but evidently of exceptional keeping quali- ties and a good shipper. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale.— Car- nation Belle Washburn; a red of ex- cellent quality. Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, Mt. Greenwood, Chicago.— Carnation Rosette; fine vase of flowers, evenly colored and in excellent condition. Car- nation seedling, 6909-A, maroon. Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville.— Carnation seedling, 108-03, maroon; scored 80 points. Carnation seedling, No. 2, maroon. Display of plants con- sisting of lily of the valley. Primula obconica, hydrangeas, deutzias and spireas; highly commended. .lohn Steidle, Olivette, Mo. — Carna- tion Sunbeam, seedling, light pink; a variety of merit. A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington. — Several vases of Butterfly peas and Princess of Wales violets; good qual- ity. J. E. Yeats, Champaign. — Display of kentias, aucubas; bulbous stock and cut flowers consisting of callas, roses and carnations; also a vase of a new red rose, Sarah Yeats, which showed many points of merit. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. — A new reddish pink begonia of the Lorraine type; a plant of excep- tional merit — had been in full flower for two months. Haeger Brick & Tile Co., Elgin.— Display of fancy pottery and standard pots. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. — Blue prints of heating systems of both hot water and steam — and literature de- scribing various types of boilers manu- factured by this company. John Zech, Chicago, EnriAR OsnoRN. Danville, Geo. A. Washburn, Bloomington, Committee. The social Session. The social session held at the Hotel Beardsley, Champaign, was one of the best events in the history of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association. Prof. H. B- Dorner opened the occasion by introducing as chairman the president of the Students' Floriculture Club of the department of floriculture, who filled the place in the most creditable manner. Prof. Blair spoke on the work of the horticulture department of the University of Illinois, the growth of the Illinois State Florists' Association during the ten years of its existence, and of the support that had been given to the work of floriculture at the uni- versity, together with what was ex- pected for the future. Prof. H. B. Dorner spoke of the work already ac- complished, what the floriculture de- partment was now doing, and of the various lines they were taking up and working out. Mr. Dorner also said a few words in regard to the graduates who had already gone out from the department and were making good in their chosen work. Prof. Evans, responding for the land- scape division, spoke of what they were doing and how important It was to the interests of the country, and of the advantages to the florist, no matter how small his place may be, to keep in touch and follow up the work now being carried on in landscape garden- ing. The other speakers of the even- ing were: E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind.; P. J. Foley, Chicago; Emil Buettner, Chi- cago; Ernst Wienhoeber, Chicago; H. Bruns, Chicago; John Evans, Rich- mond, Ind.; Chas. Loveridge, Peoria; E. F. Kurowski, Chicago; F. Oechslin, Chicago; J. M. Jansen. Holland; Re- tiring President H. E. Smith and each of the elected officers, who strongly urged every member to boost for the Illinois State Florists' Association. The Visitors. Those in attendance the opening day in- cluded tlie following; Chas. J. Addems, Paxton. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. Ai-vid Anderson, Moline. A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis, Ind. S. J. Beclier, Peoria. E. S. Boerner. Champaign. Peter Britz, Danville. A. C. Brown, Springfield. H. N. Bruns, Chiciigo. Emil Buettner, Chicago. A. H. Burger, Urbaua. C. Chambers, Gibson City. Edwin Denljer. St. Charles. Arthur Dietsch, Chicago. H. B. Dorner. Urbana. John Evans. Richmond, Ind. P. J. Foley. Chicago. E. G. Iliil. Richmond, Ind. H. B. Ingalls, Urbana. Geo. W. Jacobs. Canton. J. M. Jansen, Holland. C. W. Johnson, Morgan Paris, Chicago. Ohas. Johnson. Collinsville. Harry G. Johnson, Bloomington. Geo. A. Kaup. Champaign. P. K. Kilner, Chicago. E. P. Kurowsltl. Chicago. F. Lautenschlager. Chicago. C. Loveridge, Peoria. C. A. Loveridge. Peoria. : Wm. G. Loveridge. Peoria. D. E. Lundin. Hinsdale. Mathias Maon, Chicago. Harry Mohlman, Urbana. F. W. MuDcIe, Urbana. G. A. Nelson. Peoria. F. Oechslin. Chicago. Edgar Osbom. Danville. A. Peterson, Gibson City. W. J. Pilcher. Kirkwood. Mo. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. G. M. Reburn, Chicago. E. R. Schulz, Urbana. H. E. Smith. Danville. John J. Staack, Moline. Lurtwig Stapp. Rock Island. John Steidle. Olivette, Mo. Otto V. Subenthal, Peoria. Chas. E. Walker, Danville. F. L. Washbnrn, Bloomington. Geo. A. Washburn. Bloomington. Ernst Wienhoeber, Chicago. J. B. Yeats, Champaign. John Zech, Chicago. 19^5- The American Florist. 321 Illinois University Greenhouses. Naturally the greenhouses and the work being carried on there was the principal attraction for the members, who took full advantage of all there was to be seen. It will well repay any- one interested in any branch of the florist trade to pay a visit to the Uni- versity of Illinois floricultural depart- ment at this or any other time. On this occasion we noticed a very fine lot of well-grown cineraria plants, remark- able for their large heads of bloom and fine colors. A row of sweet peas were in excellent condition, full of fine large flowers of good substance. A great improvement can be seen in the large palm house, where the plants are mak- ing good growth and filling out into good specimens. It would take too long to go into the details of the work being carried on as regards fertilizers for roses and carnations, and the in- vestigations of the diseases of vari- ous plants, but bulletins of the work are to be published from time to time, which can be had by writing the flori- cultural department. State Florists' Association of Indiana. At the invitation of W. Frank & Sons, Portland, Ind., the State Florists' Association of Indiana held its month- ly meeting with them, March 2. Auto- mobiles were in waiting to carry the delegation to the greenhouses. Prank & Sons have a perfectly modern range of 100,000 feet of glass, consisting of seven houses 30 by 309, eve and glitter houses connected, and are of the opin- ion that if more field room was avail- able in the future they would build disconnected houses with a vacuum heating system. All the new introduc- tions of roses are being tried out, and it looks as if they would hit Easter with an enormous crop. The carna- tions show expert culture of all the modern standard varieties. May Day is grown for light pink, and if one could see the benches as they stand, would call this variety a "come back." A new red seedling looks promising. The meeting was presided over by W. J. Vesey, Jr., the newly elected president. A letter from J. F. Am- mann, of Edwardsville, 111., urging all the growers in the middle west to get in line and grow exhibition blooms for the American Carnation Society's show to be held at St. Louis in 1916, was read before the meeting. Dinner was served at the Hotel Adair, the table being decorated by the Franks, and fancy roses and Portland Pride carna- tions were worn as favors. The River- side Greenhouses, of Muncie, showed some fancy carnation blooms. An ef- fort is being made to boost the mem- bership list this year to 200 members strong to cover the entire state. Among the members in attendance were the following : W. J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne; Herman Junge, John Hartje, O. E. Steinkamp, Indianapolis; H. J. and Harry Vanderhorst, St. Mary's, O.; J. A. Ernsberger, Celina, O.; C. H.- and H. Treflinger, Van Wert, O. ; E. E. Longstretch, Cincinnati, O.; I. J. Byers, Winchester; E. G. Baker, C. C. Clark, H. C. Harrison, C. A. Richardson, Clinton Stradling, Wm. Tringer, Muncie; Dillon Meyer, T. W. Tivener, Bluff ton; Geo. tastor, Hunt- ington; H. C, C. L. and W. Frank, Portland; A. A. O'Brien, Union City; Henry B. Henley, Hartford City; E. E. Sutton, Li. G. Barbier, Dunkirk; J. S. Stuart, Anderson. O. E. S. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt, Philadelphia, Fa. Retailing Flowers. Lecture with demonstrations, delivered by Max Schling. New Yorli, at the meeting of New York State Federation of Floral Clnbs, at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., February 8- 12. 1915. Every successful florist puts as much of his art into a few flowers as into a large order, and the one who buys, gets not only the flowers but the art as well. He who buys for cash, pays his dollars and cents for those par- ticular flowers which serve his pur- pose, and if his purpose be defeated he does not patronize that florist again. The one who buys flowers for beauty's sake is the right flower buyer, and the florist who buys his stock, for beauty's sake is the best florist. He thus in- troduces those flowers to the buying public, and teaches them to appreciate flowers and to enjoy them. A good florist is not the one who sells for dol- Max Scliling. lars and cents, but the man who puts his heart and his soul into his busi- ness. Every good florist studies his patrons as well as his stock. He should be as courteous to the poor patron as to the rich one. He should expect sometimes to make a personal sacrifice in order to please his cus- tomers. For example, perhaps a small child may come in with only a dime. The mother has given the child the money, and instead of buying candy, perhaps the child wants roses. Roses are a dollar and a half a dozen, but if the florist is the right kind, he will notice the child, understand the mo- tive that has sent the child to his shop, and instead of searching for the shortest-stemmed flowers, he will give the child a fresh, long-stemmed rose, even if the price received barely covers the wholesale cost. All this is the ideal, however, and I am not here to speak about ideals; I am here to speak about retailing. The main thing in the flower busi- ness, in order to build it up and make the business grow, is to have good stock. An individual must strive not only to buy good stock and to sell that stock at good value, but to make his patron ask for hi. gallons water. Either so- lution is quite effective. The husks or skins should be removed from the bulbs before treatment, and thev should be planted as .soon as fairly well dried off. The scabs do not usu- ally prevent the corms from p-rowing unless they are so numerous as to de- stroy the rooting surface. In the case of rare varieties the scabs may be cut out, going well into the sound flesh, treated with one of the above antiseptic solutions and rolled in powdered sulphur before planting. As a rule never plant gladiolus bulbs successive years on the same soil. W. Van Fleet. Important to Subscribers. The date on yellow address label on your copy of THE American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscriptions promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. 19^5- The American Florist, 327 Club Meetings Next Week, Baltimore, Md., March 8, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of EaUimore. Florists* Exchange ball, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noah F. Flitton, secretary, Gwynn Falls Park, Station F, Baltimore. Cincinnati, O., March 8, 8 p. m. — Cincin- nati Florists' Society, Jabea Elliott IHower Market. Alex. Ostendarp, secretary, 24 East Third street, Cinciuuati. Cleveland, 0., March 8, 7:30 p. m. — Cleve- land Florists' Club, Hotel Hollendeu, Club Room B. Frank Friedley, secretary, 95 Shaw avenue. East Cleveland, O. Kew York, March 8, 7:30 p. m.— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House building, Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street. John Young, secretary. C3 West TTrenty-eigUth street. New York. Norwich, Conn., March 8. 8 p. m, — New Lou- don County Horticultural Society, Buckingham Memorial. Frank H. Allen, secretary, 321 Main street, Norwich. Rochester, N. Y., March 8, 8 p. ra.— Roches- ter Florists' Association. 95 Main street east. H. B. Stringer, secretary, 47 Stone street, Rochester, N. Y. Holyoke, Mass., March 9, 7:45 p. m. — Holyoke & Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club. James Whiting, secretary, French Hall, M. A. C.. Amherst, Mass. Indianapolis, Ind., March 9. 8 p, m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. Oliver Stein- kamp, secretary. Rockwood avenue and Thirty- eighth street, Indianapolis. Newport, R. I.. "March 9, 8 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society, Music ball. Wm. Gray, secretary, Belle vue avenue, Newport. Chicago, March 10, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10615. 232 North Clark street. Louis Heidtman. secretary. 3C10 North Richmond street, Chicago. Morristown, N. J., March 10, 8 p. m. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Ma- sonic hall. Edward Regan, secretary, 139 Madison avenue, Rlorristown. Davenport, la., March 11, 8 p. m. — Tri-City Florists' Club. Wm. Goos, secretary, Betten- ^ cents per yard. 1 foot, per 1000, . . $1 2 feet, per 1000, . . 2 :Bi%.i!ij:]BOO 10 2^ feet, per 1000, . . $3.00 ^% feet, per 1000, 50 3 feet, per 1000, . . 3.50 4 feet, per 1000, Very slender. Just what you want for Easter plants. $4. 5. THE HUGHES SHAMROCK BOX 1915 design. "A Bit of Old Ireland." S% in. long, 3 in. wide, 3 in. deep. Compartme for two 2 in. Shamrock plants. Irish Landscape Scene — Blarney Castle — on inside cover. Pric $1.80 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Boxes with Shamrocks, $2.40 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. Green Carnation Powder For St. Patrick's Day Enough to make two quarts of fluid for 50c per package. Order a sample package now. IM.A.I^!K^.A. Cj^^H^A.StS> A product of the Japan Sea that will take the place of sea moss, beautiful natural green moss that grows and also retains it color when dried. Also invaluable as an aquarium Gra Sample sent for the asking, $1.00 per lb.; about 50 bunches. 19^5- The American plorist. 331 M BROS. CO ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS argest supply of choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. 3-in inch pots, jDcb pots, inch pots, inch pots, inch pots, inch tubs, inch tubs, inch tubs. inch tubs. Kentla Belmoreana Single Plants pots. $2.00 per doz ; $15.00 per 100. 5 to6 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 in. bisb 24 in. high 28 to 30 in. high 32 to 34 in. high 40 to 42 in. high 40 in., heavy 42 to 44 in. heavy 45 to 48 in. heavy 58 to 64 in. high Specimens. $20.00 to $4000. Kentla Forsteriana Single Plants 3in. pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Zach $0.35 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.5U 4-00 5.00 7.50 $1 20 3.55 icb pots. 5 to 6 leaves. Dch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, nch pots. 5 to 6 leaves neb tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, nch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, nch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, nch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 in. high 28 to .30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 to 5H ft. high 6to6H ft. high 0 35 1.00 1.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 Kentla Forsteriana Made-up Plants Each nch pots. 3 plants in a pot. 28 in. high $1.50 nch pots. 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in, high 2.50 neb tubs, 4 plantain a tub, 38 to 40in. high 3 00 nch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 neb tubs. 3 plants in a tub. 48 to 54 in. high 5.00 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 52 to 56 in. high 6.00 neh tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 5 ft. high 8.00 nch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 nch tubs. 4 plantain a tub. 6ft. high 12.00 'ery strong specimens in 15 inch tubs. 7 plants. $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00. Kentla Belmoreana Made-up Plants 6- n. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high 7-in. pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high Specimens, very heavy. $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenll 4-in. pots, nicely characterized. 50 cents. 7-in. pots 22-in. high 30-32-in spread $2.C0 7-in. pots. 26-in. high 34-36 in. spread 2.50 8-in. tubs, grand specimens 3.50 Areca Lutescens 6-in. pots. 3 plants in pot 1.00 7-in. pots. 3 plants in pot 1.50 'G'ir'R'M'C! Boston, Wliitmanl. 1 IaRXK a Roosevelt. 5inch. each $0.25 per doz $ 3.00 6incb.each 50 7 inch, each 75 Sinch.eacb 1.00 lOineh.each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties, from 65c to'!$3.00 each in bloom. Pandanus Veltchil Highly colored, 4-in , 50c; 5-in., 75c to $1.00: 6-in., $1,50; 7-in.. $2.00 to $2.50 each. Cyclamen In bloom. 5-in. at 35c and 6 in. at SOc each. Mostly light colored. Dracaena Terminalls Highly colored, extra fine. 4-in.. $3.00 ner doz.: 5-in.. ■ : 6-in . $7.50 per doz. per doz 6.00 perdoz 9.00 per doz 12.00 Araucarlas Excelsa, fine stock. SOc. 75c. $1.00 each. Robusta Compacts, large plants. $1.50 to $2.00 each. Aspidistras Green. 5-in. pots, 10-12 leaves. $1.00. Variegated, 5-in. pois. 10-12 leaves. $1.50, Rubber Plants All sizes from 25c to 50c each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine. 50c to 75e each. English Ivy Strong stock. 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos Weddelllana 2-in., $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per ICO. $90.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants rOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-in. and 2-in. plants. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per lOOO. Larger lots, prices on application. Either February or March delivery. Cannas Dry roots. 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wallace 2 50 22 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 2 50 22 10 Mme. Berat 2 00 20 00 Gladiator. Venus. Jean Tissot 2 50 22 00 Queen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 00 Pres.Meyeis 2 00 2'^ 00 Egandale, David Harum 2 50 22 00 Mrs. Kate Grav 2 50 22 CO After March 15 you can get all the Cannas listed above in pots: 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in.. $6 per 100. $5.tUper doz.; t@" Lily of the Valley In Pots. In bloom, 6 inch, 75 cents each; 25 pips to the pot. Hyacinths in all colors in pots, pans and boxes at 8 cents per bulb. Single Hyacinths in four inch pots, 10 cents. Place your Easter orders early for Pot roses, Lllles.Splreas.Azaleas.Hydrangeas, Bulbous Stock, etc, to avoid disappointment. ALL FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT FDRCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants ITestern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Own Root, 2V'2-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 White Killarney.... $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 BulgarieorTaft 60 CO 275 00 Aaron Ward 60 00 275 00 rafted, 2H-in. Per 1000 Per5000 (sell $130 00 $600 00 belia 130 00 600 00 dley 120 00 550 00 B.Geo. Shawyer.. 110 00 50O 00 ton Ward 11000 500 00 larney 110 00 500 00 Grafted. 2H-in. Per lOOO Per5000 White Killarney $llii CO $5f0 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 110 00 500 00 Richmond 110 00 500 00 BulgarieorTaft 110 00 500 00 Cecile Btunner 100 00 For 3H-inch grafted plants add $40.00!per 1000 to pricesquoted above. Booking orders now for future delivery. Own Root. 2H-in. Per ICOO Per5O0O Sunburst $60 00 $275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Killarney Brilliant.. 60 CO 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg... 60 00 275 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS List includes only such Headquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrssanthemums: 2M-inch and rooted cuttings, for coinmercial growers only varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wantea. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. Miss MarveJla French, late white $8 00 per 100: $70 00 per 1000 Miss PaiUlne Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00 per lOCO BothtbesevarietieS5Cored94pointsbyjudgesoltheCbrysanthemumSocietyof America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis. R. C. per 2H-inch per PINK— 100 lOOO McNiece 12 50 $22 00 R. C. per IITE— 100 1000 mith's Advance $2 50 $22 00 2H-inch per 100 1000 $3 00 $27 CO 3 00 27 00 ictober Frost 2 50 22 00 irginia Poehlmann 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 harlesRazer 2 50 22 CO 3 00 27 00 .lisePapwortb 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 /.H.Chadwick 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 itnothy Eaton 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 .ynnwood Hall 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 urner 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 mith's Ideal 2 50 3 CO conto 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 lieeSalomon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 22 00 MaudDean 2 50 22 00 R. E. Loeben 2 50 22 00 PattT 2 50 22 00 Wells' Late Pink 2 50 22 00 Chieftain 2 50 22 00 R. C. per YELLOW— 100 1000 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 YELLOW- 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 YellowSalcmon 2 50 22 00 BRONZE-0. H Kahn 2 50 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 2 50 22 00 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 CO 3 00 27 00 2H-inch per 100 inoo $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 3 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will grow these in quantities ourselves: Champton. red. $6 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. PUladelphIa, light pink. $6.00 per 100: $=0 00 per 1000. Wlnsor, $20 00 per 1000. Scarlet Glow, $25.00 per lOOO. Gorgeous. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. ^"SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. 332 The American Florist. Mar. 6. Lower Prices on flowers pr»^#^w» 1 ili^c Stems 3 to 4 feet long; very choice flowers, ■-C19IC;i ■-■■■^a $10.00 per 100, or $1.50 per dozen. I^^^AC Very choice quality in all lengths of stem. We especially recommend our Shawyer, ^^ as at this time of year it is the finest Pink Rose in the market. ^n|a|*a#||^||c Our big fancy Red Carnation, the BcUC Washbum, at 4c, is the best ^^ IIil ■■ Vila ijyy ji^ jj^g market. It is the American Beauty of the Carnation family. Fancy Pink and White Carnations, 3c to 4c, depending on market conditions. We handle Bruns' Valley, Jurgens' and Cochrane's Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus and other bulbous flowers, so have the finest stock coming in this market. CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES. Per doz. Specials, steins 48 in. and over $6.00 30 to 36 in. stems $3.00 to 4.00 18 to 24 in. stems 1.50 to 2.00 Shorter lengths BO to l.BO Richmond-Killamey Brilliant-Pink and White Killamey. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $10.00 Long 8 00 Medium length stems 6.00 Short length stems 3.00 to 4.00 Rhea Reid-Bul^aria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 15 in 6 00 Shorter stems 4.00 Carnations. Per loo $4.00 4.00 4.00 10 00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 l.BO 3.00 Fancy red, very choice $3.00 to Fancy dark pink, very choice 3.00 to Fancy white and light pink, very choice 3.00 to Easter Lilies per doz., $1.60 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to Narcissus Paper Whites Tulips, single or double 2.00 to Jonquils 2.00 to Sweet Peas, pink and lavender 1.00 to Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per 1000, 1.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, ni., and Greggs Station, IlL OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Chlcagfo. STOCK STILL PLENTIFUL. Stock of all kinds is still plentiful, with the possible exception of fancy American Beauty roses, which com- mand good prices. Roses of all kinds are seen in large supply, and some especially fine stock is now obtainable In Killarney, White Killarney, Sun- burst, Ophelia, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Fire flame, Bulgaria, Rhea Reid, Rich- mond, Milady, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Killarney Queen. Carnations are seen in large quantities everywhere, but are cleaning up well each day at fairly good prices, considering the large sup- ply of other stock that is reaching the market. Rome especially fine freesias are obtainable in large quantities now and is having a fairly jrood call. Sweet peas are more plentiful and are im- proving in quality each day and are seen featured in many of the window displays in the downtown stores. Vio- lets are in over-supply and are selling at very low prices, which is due to a large extent to the many sweet peas that are now bein? offered. Lilies and lily of the valley are in good supply find there are more than enough flowers of both arriving to fill all or- ders. Orchids are in good supply, but gardenias are still on the short side. The supply of tulips, jonquils, Paper White narcissi and gladioli is steadily growing larger, and very choice stock in these lines is now obtainable at very reasonable prices. While stock at present appears tO be very plentiful, a few brisk days would find the mar- ket pretty well cleaned up and a scarcity in some lines. Everyone is now busy making preparations for Easter, which is rapidly approaching, and some of the dealers report that they have already booked several or- ders for cut ilowers for this occasion. NOTES. A. T. Pyfer & Co. is the name of the new wholesale firm that was organ- ized and incorporated on Saturday, February 27, with a capital stock of ^.'i.OOO. The oliicers of the new con- cern are H. E. Philpott. president; V. Bezdek, vice-president; Miss Nettie L. Parker, secretary; A. T. Pyfer, treas- urer, and Peter Olsem, chairman of the board of trustees. The new com- pany took over the entire wholesale cut flower business of the Chicago Car- nation Co. on March 1 and will con- duct its business in the same store in g Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. Mention the American Florist when writing. the Atlas building at 30 East Ran- dolph street. A. T. Pyfer says that the new concern will handle the entire output of the Pyfer & Olsem and V. Bezdek ranges at Wilmette, Kirsch Bros." range at Morton Grove and others. The officers of the new con- cern need no introduction as they are well and favorably known to the trade in this vicinity and elsewhere, and there is no question but what the A. T Pyfer & Co. will enjoy a successful business from the start. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is receiving regular shipments of the pretty rose, Fireflame, from the Weiland greenhouses in Evanston. Fancy American Beauty roses are seen in good supply at this store. ig^s- The American Florist. 333 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph SIm '"""cES'^^'ll^r^ CHICAGO. BEAUTIES Now cutting on an average of 2500 long, medium and short-stemmed American Beauty roses per day and can supply you with fancy stock at prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per dozen. Always bear in mind that over 2,000,000 feet of our own glass enables us to supply you at all times with anything that you may need in seasonable cut flowers that is mentioned in our price list. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra fancy 30-36-inch stems.... 24-inch stems 20-inch stems Short stems Per doz. $5 00 400 300 2 50 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADT. Per 100 Specials $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium $5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 White nSlarney.... I^f"?'" My Maryland...... < ?fi5?,V- Siiburst 1 |l!4'"" Mrs. Aaron Ward.. I »«<"'••• Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 400 Per Doz. ( Specials $2 50 ) Select 2 00 Mrs. Chas. Rnssell 1 Medium 1 50 1 Short... 75 to 1 00 Roses, our selection, per 100 $3 00 Per 100 Carnations, fancy $2 00 to $4 00 Sweet reas 1 00 to 150 HarrlsU..perdoz., $1 SO to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 7Sto 100 Smilax per doz.. $2 00 Adlantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch.. 50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucotlioe Sprays, per 100 75c to 1 00 ATTENTION! We wish to announce that we have taken over the entire Cut Flower Business of the CHICAGO CARNATION CO., and will continue the business in our own name. We have growers interested with us whose stock we have handled for some time and with the new arrangement we will have twice as many Fancy Carnations and double the amount of Roses in all the leading varieties and a full line of Bulb stock, Sweet Peas and a heavy cut of Easter Lilies. Experience, Quality and Service assures you of the best the market affords at usual reasonable prices. A. T. PYFER & CO., H. E. PHlIvPOTT, Pres. V. BBZDEK, Vice-Pres. OFFICERS: NETTIE L. PARKER, Sec'y. A. T. Pyfer, Treas. and Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, III. 334 The American Florist. Mar. 6. WIETOR BROS. 162N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock. Prices Right. Beauties-Roses p. W. Peterson, of the J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., was in the city this week on business connected with the range of 125,000 feet of glass that his firm rented last week from H. N. Hig- ingbotham for five years at a yearly rental of $4,000. Mr. Peterson says the Thompson Co. now has 250,000 feet of their own glass, which is de- voted principally to carnations, sweet peas and chrysanthemums. He will have charge of both places, and the entire output will be sold at whole- sale direct from the greenhouses as before. Several thousand dollars will be spent to place the newly acquired range in the proper condition as early as possible. There are 400,000 rooted carnation cuttings ready for immediate shipment at the Thompson range now, not to say anything about the chrys- anthemum stock, which is advertised. Mr. Peterson says that his firm has acquired all rights to Aviator, the new scarlet seedling carnation, which will be disseminated during the season 1915-1916. The Raedlein Basket Co. is expect- ing a large importation of baskets from their large factories in Germany, which is due to arrive here the first of next ■(veek. This firm has experi- enced no difficulty so far in receiving ■ stock from abroad, and will be able to take care of their customers right along. A complete line of Easter baskets is now on display at their Mil- waukee avenue store. Fred Burki, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., and family, arrived here from Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1, leav- ing the same evening for San Fran- cesco. Calif., where several weeks will be spent at the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion. They will also visit the San Diego exposition and the principal cities in the west, either on their way to the coast or on their way home. The Retail Florists' Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Fort Dearborn Hotel on Monday even- ing, March 1, when a banquet was given and preliminary steps were taken to incorporate. The papers are now in Springfield and as soon as they .ire received a meeting of the stockholders will be held, which is likely to be some time this week. The Paris Floral Shop, now located at 11 Fast Jackson boulevard, will move into new qu.arters at 15 East Jackson boulevard in the near future. when the proprietors, Peter Duris and Peter Papes, will change the firm name to the Central Floral Co. This firm has a branch store in the Broadway theater building at Detroit, Mich. N. J. Wietor of Wietor Bros, says that while business is a little quieter, stock is cleaning up well each day, which is probably due to the fact that manv of the larger growers are not cutting very heavily at present. This THE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS ^r CO ft o K » H H < K O o o A S! Ok. o » H H. VAN GELDER Fres. L. M. JONES, Sec'y. ,g,tvcv_Jo;v a o o o o o o I H » O *^ 01 THE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS firm will have a nice large cut of white carnations for St. Patrick's day. At Peter Reinberg's store the prin- cipal offerings are American Beauty and Sunburst roses and fancy sweet peas. Felix Reichling says that the shipping trade is very good and also that his firm is now. cutting on an average of 2,500 American Beauty roses per day. Zech & Mann are having a good call for fancy sweet peas and freesias, which they are handling in quantity. Allie Zech kept things moving at the store this week, while Zech & Mann were attending the Illinois State Flor- ists' Association meeting at Urbana. J. J. Krai has been very busy the past few weeks buying up all kinds of blooming and foliage plants for the Fleischman Floral Co.. at 84 East Jackson boulevard. Mr. Krai has had charge of the plants at the Fleisch- man store since last Christmas. Alfred Dietsch says that business so far this year with the A. Dietsch Co. has been very good and that orders for greenhouse materials are continu- .ally arriving. The indications are that the season as a whole will be consid- erably better than last year. Percy Jones is handling large quan- tities of seasonable stock, especially choice carnations, which are moving: readily. Both the local and shipping trade are holding up well at this busy establishment and promise to continue so. Chas. W. McKellar says that he has- enjoyed the winter on his farm In Niles township as much as he did the- summer last year and that so far the trips to and from the store were made by auto. Hoerber Bros, are handling regular shipments of home grown violets and all bulbous stock in season in addi- tion to their regular line of roses and: carnations. The Frank Floral Co.'s store is di- rectly opposite the Le Moyne building, in which the E. C Amling Co. and A. L. Randall Co. will soon be located. J. A. Budlong has never offered as- fine a supply of roses at this season of the year as he is right now. Joseph Ziska & Sons report business^ as very good in both the supply and wire works departments. Joe Pollworth, of the Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., is calling on the trade- in Michigan this week. I9I5- The American Florist. 335 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Headquarters for the finest Beauties now obtainable. Try us on your next order and you will be surprised what splendid flowers you will receive for the money. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Tulips, Paper Whites, Romans, Jonquils, Freesias, Orchids, Etc. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $4 00 to 36-inch stems 24 to 30-inch stems. 20-inch stems 18-inch stems 12 to 15-inch stems. 1 00 to $5 00 3 50 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials....$10 00 to $12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 ROSES, our selection. 3 00 W.Killarney Killarney " Brilliant Ward Fancy.. Med.... Sunburst ] Short.. Carnations, common.. Fancy Splits Valley Violets (double) Violets (single) Jonquils Gladioli Freesia (choice white) Per 100 $10 00 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 Subject to Change ■Without Notice. Per 10 Paper Whites $2 00 to $3 00 60 to 2 00 2 00 to 3 00 to 2 00 to 2 00 to 3 00 4 00 1 50 400 50 50 3 00 6 00 3 00 Lilies per doz., Callas per doz.', Sweet Peas Smilax per doz., Adiantum Asparagus Strings.ea., Asp. PlumoSUS bunch, Fancy Ferns . per 1000, Wild Smilax.. per case, Boxwood... per lb., 26c; 50 Leucothoe Sprays Mexican Ivy 50 to 76 to 60 to 35 to lbs. 2 00 1 50 2 00 1 00 75 50 2 50 5 00 7 50 75 75 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., 161 N. Wabash Ave., '"°'m^.o«.:]^.^3 CHICAGO The employes at Bassett & "Wash- burn's store had the usual birthday decorations in honor of C. L. Wash- burn on Sfvturday, February 27, when Heinze's 57 varieties were artistically arranged on the popular wholesaler's desk with the other trimming that Ed. Enders, Tony Einweck, Joe Ein- weck, Allan Gerlin and Art Paster- nick thought were necessary. The unique decorations attracted much fa- vorable attention. Mr. Washburn re- ceived many telegrams and letters from friends from all sections of the country wishing him many happy re- turns of the day. Stephen A. Jamieson, formerly of this city, has been selected to act as manager of the Leon C. Warner Co., Warner building, Minneapolis, effective March 15. The company handles a complete line of contractor's equip- ment, including concrete mixers, hoists, pumps, etc. Mr. Jamieson's association with the Universal Portland Cement Co. here and in Minneapolis has made him a wide acquaintance among ce- ment users throughout the middle west, and his management of the Leon C. ■Warner Co. should be a valuable addi- tion to their organization. Wm. Lubliner opened his new store at 36 South Wabash avenue March 2 and is well pleased with the business he has enjoyed since then. The inte- rior of the store is all finished in white and presents a most inviting appear- ance. Miss Lillian Lubliner will act as cashier and John Madden, formerly •with the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co., will serve the customers. Dick Parker is calling on the trade in this vicinity in the interest of Poehl- mann Bros. Co. and is booking a large number of nice supply and plant or- ders every day. _ Miss Lottie Sibel is the latest addi- tion to the sales force at the Art Flor- al Co.'s West Monroe street store. ROSES 100 KUlarney $3 to $10 White Killarney 3 to 10 Richmond 4 to 10 Fireflame 5 to 10 Ward 4 to 12 100 Milady $6 to $12 Killarney Queen 6 to 12 Shawyer 6 to 12 Beauties, 60 in. stems $5 to $6 per dozen CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Ave., i..D.phone,RandoiBh5449. Chicago EVERYTHING Cut Flowers ^ Greens Send all your orders where they will receive the proper attention. THE NEW LIVE WIRE. T1\:r a^^s^ isi Wholesale Florists, 179-181-183 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mrs. Ennis, of the Wisconsin Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis., visited with friends here on February 26. Al. Fischer says that business has been pretty good right along at his North Clark street store. 336 The American Florist. Mar. 6. THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS ROSES g CARNATIONS Large supply of all the old standard and best new varieties in Roses and Carnations in all gra'ies at prices that are reayonable when the exceptional fine quality of the stock that we are offering is taken into consideration. If \ou are not already one of our raany satisfied customers there is no better time to get into line than ri^ht now. Start today and you will be so well satisfied with our stock and treatment that you will wonder why you have passtd us up before. Fancy Freesias ann Sweet Peas Finest obtainable in the Chicago market. Also fancy stock in Tulips, Narcissus, Violets, Vulley, Lilies and everything else tLat is seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Our line is so complete at all times that if any particular iiem is desired and is to be had, it is usually at our establishment. m^p^We Are Wholesalers Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. 30 L Randolph St., L. D. Phones 3284 3283 Central Chicago Cyaceine Flower Coloring Acts quickly and doesn't injure flowers. 20c per quart 6 for $1.00 ST. PATRICK GREEN YELLOW BLUE ORANGE PINK ■ AMERICAN BEAUTY Be sure of your supply for St. Patrick's Day by ordering NOW. I deliver at your door by parcel post. C. R. CRANSTON, 148 Orchard St., AUBURN, R. I. St. Patrick Green Sold by C. C. Pollworth Co., - Milwaukee, W:s. A. T. Pyfer & Co., - - Chicago, 111. Colorado Seed Co., - Denver. Colo. Geo. B. Hart, - - Rochester, N. Y. N. Y. Florists' Supply Co., New York, N. Y. N. E. Florists' Supply Co., Boston, Mass. Rice Brothers, - Minneapolis, Minn. Windier Wholesale Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. The E. C. Amling Co. has rented .5,000 feet of floor space on the main floor of the new Le Moyne build- ing at the southwest corner of Lake street and North Wabash avenue for a term of years, and will take pos- session as early as possible, which will likely be about March 21. New refrig- erators will be installed and every- thing will be up to date, according to John Michelsen, who is anxious to have everything in readiness before the Easter trade sets in. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is booking a large number of orders for the Hughes shamrock box for St. Patrick's day of the 191.5 design, which is a winner. The box is five and one-half inches long, three inches wide and three inches deep. It has a compartment for two 2-inch shamrock plants and an Irish landscape scene is reproduced in the inside cover. In the cut flower de- partment a fine line of stock is now be- ing offered, especially in tulips, orchids, roses and carnations. A farewell party was given in honor of Richard Salms at the Exchange in Morton Grove, Wednesday evening, February 24, when all the city fathers and a large circle of friends were pres- ent. August Poehlmann acted as toast- master and gave both him and his partner, Guy French, a great send off. Everyone in Morton Grove is sorry to part company with Guy and Dick, but wish them every success in their new undertaking. Blewitt & Prickett, proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co., are now con- signing the entire output of their range, consising of .30,000 feet of glass, to Hoerber Bros., the well known local wholesale florists. They grow carna- tions and miscellaneous cut flowers and the quality of their stock com- pares favorably with the best that is to be had in this market. Another surprise party was given in Morton Grove on Saturday evening, February 27, in honor of Guy W. French at his home, and it is need- less to add that everyone present had a splendid time. About 40 people were present, including August, John and Adolph Poehlmann and families. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are showing a large supply of tulips, jonquils, free- sias, gladioli and all other bulbous flowers in season. Business continues to be very good at this house with fancy American Beauty roses having the call. It is rumored that one of the young couples employed in the local market on the second floor of the Atlas build- ing will be married in the near future. Oh, you wedding bells! F. O. Franzen is enjoying a nice business at his North Clark street store, where he is busy making prep- aration for the spring trade. Henry Wittbold had a big decoration at Marshall Field & Co.'s this week which covered the entire fifth, sixth and seventh floors. E. B. Wa.shburn, of the firm of Bas- sett & Washburn, now in California, will celebrate another birthday anni- versary March 5. Governor Dunne has issued his an- nual arbor day proclamation, giving April Ifi and October 22 as the days to be observed. John Poehlmann, Jr., who is a stu- dent at the Culver Military Academy ^ Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E High Grade Floral Publicity Write today for lull particulars and sampla ^, McNeff-Swenson Co. 220 So. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO at Culver, Ind., is visiting his parents here this week. A. P. Keenan has greatly improved the interior of his store at 1306 East Sixty-third street. The West Chicago park commission- ers will take bids on a lot of ti-ees and shrubs March 0. Mrs. Adam Zender is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Windier, at St. Louis, Mo. W. J. Smyth and wife have returned from a most delightful visit in Florida and Cuba. Bulbous plants are in good bloom at the Lincoln parlc conservatories. Visitors : Mrs. Ennis, of the Wis- con.sin Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; P. W. Peter- son. Joliet; Fred Burki and family, Pittsburgh, Pa.; H. Rosacker, Minne- apolis, Minn. I9I5- The American Florist. 337 BEST GREEN CARNATION DYE for St. Patrick's Day, 50c and $1.00 per package. 30 East Randolph St., "^TS^^L\eX'do.ph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Qyy\ FlOWCrS Growers of ^*^* j.mv>..»>j.^ Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINXS, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Oor New Catalog Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beant;, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., ^^ii^^l77N MlchiganAv-c^Ji^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Wholesale Commission Florists Wire Designs and Supplies. CHICAGO Chicago Florists' Club. The March meeting of the florists' club was held at the Hotel Bismarck, March 1, Vice-President Morton occu- pying the chair in the absence of Presi- dent Keimel. This meeting had been advanced several days to afford the members an opportunity of meeting the executive committee of the Society of American Florists, which held its annual spring meeting in Chicago, March 1-2. The routine business was speedily transacted, including the elec- tion of Fred Schramm and E. Muret, Park Ridge; Rudolph Ellsworth, Down- er's Grove; Chas. Schwake and Milton Alexander, New York; Ernst Knecht, 1335 South Keeler avenue, and Howard R. Votaw, 5201 South Ashland ave- nue, to membership and the following were nominated for membership : L. Hoeckner, Crystal Lake, Ind.; Fred Ronsley, 100 South Dearborn street, and Gus Swenson, 707 Buckingham place. Guy W. French, for the trans- portation committee, announced that the Northwestern railroad had been selected for the California trip, and this action was endorsed by the club. It is understood that President Welch, of the Society of American Florists, has appointed a committee of the na- J. a. BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, cmCAOO. CUT FLOWERS WBOLESALB VALLEY, ROSES and CARNAHONS cDftuicD nc A Specialty BnUWtK Ur Flower Growers Corporation Wholesale Only. Consignments Solicited. 118 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. ¥lioMeno¥crMM'KeU Current Price List Perdoz. Roses, Beauty, specials $6 00 36-in S 00 30in 4 00 E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALL,Y LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 166 N. Michigan Avenue CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. 24 in 3 to 20-in 2 00 ISin 1 50 12-in 7S@1 CO Per 100 •■ Killarney Brilliant 4 00@1S 00 Killarnev ...4 00012 00 " White Killarney 777. 4 00@12 00 •• Richmond 4 OOglS 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 0O@12 00 •• Rhea Reid 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 ■' Mrs. Cbas. Russell 4 O0@30 00 •' Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. ....... 4 00i815 00 •• Milady 4 00@15 00 " Mr^ Aaron Ward 4 00012 00 '■ Hadley 4 00@I5 00 Onhelia 4 00015 00 ZECH & MANN " Our selection 3 00 Cattleya8...perdoz 4 00 to 6 00 Freesias 3 00@4 00 Wholesale Florists Gladiolui (Southern) 6 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Paper Whites 2 00^ 3 00 Romans .- . 2 00(^>.' 3 00 T^l^nhone Centaral 328 Stevia 1 50@ 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 000 2 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Valley 3 000 4 00 Violets 500 1 25 Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS Adiantum Croweanom 75@ 1 00 Ferns 7... 2 50 Galax 1000125 Leucothoe 750 1 00 Mexican Ivy... .per 1000, 5 0006 00 Plumosu8StrinES..each, 60© 75 Smilax .perdoz.,2 00@2 50 Sorenperi. Plumosus Sprays 3 000 4 00 boxwood. 25c tier lb. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Lonr Distance Phone. Randolph 3819 John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. ^ Budlong s E Blue Ribbon Valley. New Crop Wild Smilax Now readj for shipment, $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Moss. E.A.BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. S'.^^'^Vil CUT FLOWERS All teUgraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 338 The American Florist. Mar. 6. EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best qaality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 12th and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. tional organization to cooperate with the Chicago Florists' Club committee in completing- arrangements for the California trip, this committee consist- ing of President Bunyard, of the New York Florists' Club; President Burton, of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, and President Bartsch, of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston. Vice-President Morton here called upon E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., to take the chair and introduce the various distinguished visitors. Mr. Hill officiated in his usual happy style and the representatives of the various na- tional organizations, American Rose Society, American Carnation Society, Florists' Telegraph Delivery and Na- tional Flower Show Committee, as Tvell as the Society of American Florists, told of the good work which is in prog- ress for the welfare of the trade at large, the speakers, including John Young, New York; Patrick Welch, Bos- ton, Mass.; A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa.., Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind.; Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; August Poehlmann, Morton Grove; R. C. Kerr, Houston, 'Tex.; Wm. F. Kast- ing, Buffalo; N. Y.; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.; George Burton, Phila- delphia, Pa.; P. J. Foley, Chicago; W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; H. H. Bartsch, Boston, Mass., and George Asmus, Chicago. There were many inquiries for Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., vice- president of the Society of American Florists; Wallace R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn., president of the American Rose Society, and Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., of the National Flower Show Committee, and frequent expres- sions of regret when it was learned that they were unavoidably absent. Alois Frey, of Crown Point, Ind., gave an interesting account of the new colored freesias, excellent blooms of which were displayed before the club, together with a fine assortment of sweet peas from the Poehlmann Bros. Co. At the close of the proceedings luncheon was served and there werfe many renewals of old-time friendships, the participants dispersing at a late hour after one of the most profitable and enjoyable evenings in the history of the club, some taking a late train for the State Florists' Association meet- ing, which opened at Urbana the fol- lowing day. Chicago Bowling;. XORTII CUICA(;0 LEAGUE SCORES. Players. Games— 1st 2d 3d J. Huebner 178 19.^ 182 Lorman lfi.5 147 119 Zech 193 170 173 Price 178 183 218 OLsem 163 204 144 Totals 877 899 836 iTtDIANAPOLls. iND. — The Indiana State Horticultural Society, through M. W. Richards, secretary-treasurer, has sent out an appeal to its mem- bers for help in defeating senate bill No. 3f!0, introduced by Senator Flem- ing, of Portland, Ind. The bill seeks to make the office of state entomologist a division of the state department of geology and to reduce the annual ap- propriation to .?1,500. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Boston, March 3. Per 100 Roiea, Beauty 5 00@35 00 ■■ Killarney Queen 2 50@ 8 00 •■ White and Pink Killarney. 2 SO® 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 ". Hadley 1 00@10 00 " Cardinal 1 00@12 00 •■ Mocl: 100® 800 " Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@12 00 '• Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 •■ Taft 1 00@ 8 00 '■ Milady 1 00@ 8 00 " Ward and Hillinirdon 1 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 50@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@5( 00 Lilyot the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 CO Violets, single 750 1 00 medium 50@ 75 Carnations 1 000 2 00 select 1 50@ 3 00 Buffalo, March 3. Roles, Beauty, special, doz., fancy, " " extra No. 1. 6 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 Per 100 No.2 4O0@ 6 00 •' Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@10 00 " Killarney Queen 4 OOOIO 00 " Hillingdon 2 00@ 5 00 ■• Richmond 3 00@I0 00 " Sunburst 4 00(810 00 " Ward 4 00(8 6 00 •' Taft 4 OOglOOO Lily of the Valley 4 00 Lilies 8 00@12 00 Calla Lilies 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 40 00(360 00 Carnations 1 50© 3 00 Daisies 1 00(8 1 50 Snapdragons 4 00(8 6 00 Violets 500 60 Freesia 3 00(8 4 00 Mignonette 4 00® 5 00 Paper Whites 1 50(® 2 Of) Peas 50(8 1 50 Tulips 2 OOa 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. March 3. Roses, Beauty per doz. $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Killarney 2 00(8 8 00 My Maryland 2 00(8 8 00 Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " Taft 2 OOig 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00(8 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@IOOO Asparagus Plumosu8..perbch.,25c Carnations 2 000 3 00 Hyacinths 3 000 5 00 Orchids, per doz 3 000 3 50 Violets 350 50 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 350 75 Jonquils 3 000 4 00 Kubrum Lilies 4 000 8 00 Tulips 3 00 St. Louis, March 3. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, medium..... 8 00012 50 short stems 4 000 6 00 Killarney 4 00010 00 White Killarney 6 00610 00 Aaron Ward 3 000 6 00 " Sunburst 6 00010 00 " Ophelia 8 00012 .50 Valley 4 00 Carnations 2 500 4 00 Orchids 35 00050 00 8 on 60 12 50 4 00 Rubrum Violets Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu., 25050 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.. 25060 Harrjsii lontjujls Tulips 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas 500 1 50 Callas 8c0l2l4c Acacia per bu., !f2 50053 00 Ferns perlOOO. 2 00 Leucothoe per 100, 60 Galax per 1000, 1 25 BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St.. Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-34-36 East Third St. CINCINNATI, OHIO Consignments Solicited. Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Supplies Manafactnrers and Importers of Florists' Supplies THE McGALLUM CO., a't^S,°KJ! Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Simburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. Southern Wild Smilax New Crop now ready for shipment, $2.50 per case Natural and Perpetuated Moss. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Kansas city. Mo. — Samuel Murray, referring to trade conditions for Feb- ruary, reports local business on the whole as very satisfactory. Orders were not as large as during the corre- sponding period in 1914, but this was expected. Excellent stock has been the rule and good prices have ruled. Pot plants have enjoyed a splendid de- mand. Single violets, of quality unex- celled in the United States, are being received, but the demand is heavy and far exceeds the supply. Cattleyas are being cut daily, and some fine sprays of oncidium have been seen here. The total sales for the month were consid- erably augmented by a splendid St. Valentine's day trade, cut flowers and plants for that day showing an in- crease in popularity. Fine Darwin tulips, grand in color, were features with him for that day and found ready sale at good prices. ^9^5- The American Florist. 339 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' ' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Florists' Greening Pins No florist should be without a box of Greeniogr Pins, considering their small price, convenience and amount of labor saved. One box contains 10 lbs. (about 10.000 to 11.000 pins.) Price, per box, $1.50: 5 boxes for $7.00. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. iipjllBS aii EreiTiliuii in Season alwaTson nand Pblladelpbla. IKCREASINO SUPPLY CAUSES SURPLUS. The market has been draggy the past week, there appearing very little life until the last, when it wound up with a rush, owing to some important funerals and a better general demand for all kinds of spring flowers. The supply is rapidly increasing, compelling the retailers to hustle to prevent a dangerous .surplus. Some of the whole- sale houses have found a way out by consigning their surplus, or whatever is demanded, to department stores, who buy at "surplus" prices and are given credit for unsold stock, which is returnable at the close of the day. To compete with department store methods and opportunities is a task that most retail men are not equal PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW MARCH 33-25. . to — it is easy to say that such com- petition has no effect on the regular store trade, but, when large, showy ads appear, offering choice stock at prices little or none above those the retailers have to pay, the prospects for the small dealer are not very rosy. American Beauty roses are becoming more plentiful, and from now on will be a factor, as when they can be sold for a moderate price, they are gener- ally the first choice. Some splendid Richmonds have been seen the past week: in fact, all the roses are now at their best. Carnations are more plentiful, with lower prices, and the stock is fine, although the "stapled" bunches are much in evidence. There is a full supply of both double and single violets; also, plenty of lily of the valley, cattleyas and gardenias, all of which are offered at low prices. Orchid peas are offered in ciuantity and the fiuality is fine. CLUB MEETIN(5. Tuesday evening was carnation night at the florist club. There were a num- ber of vases of the newer sorts, all fine flowers: also a new rose from John Cook, of Baltimore, and a display of GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee ! p. O. Box 2oa. "st.. Milwaukee,Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Supplies and Wire Designs. CjB m^ ■ I v^ ■■ 1^1 Wholeaale Florist, • A* A^UtltirNf 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ¥lioMeno¥crMM'KeU Philadelphia, March 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 60 00@75 00 first 15 0O@25 00 " Mrs. Cbas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 00 Bulgaria 6 00@10 00 " Sunburst 6 00® 12 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Svireet Peas 1 000 2 00 Violets 75@ 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00@ 5 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, March 3. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 fancy 35 00 extra 20 00 No. 1 10 00 Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 3 0O@ 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 Sweetheart 2 000 3 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas %... 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Violets 1 00 White Lilac perbunch. 75 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35040 " Sprays perbunch, 35040 Darwin tulips. E. A. Harvey, of Brandywine Summit, read a very in- teresting paper on "Will the Carnation Come Back?" which was well received. The attendance was very large, A. M. Herr piloting twenty members of the Lancaster Florists' Club, who, after visiting prominent carnations growers in this vicinity, called to see the ex- RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippert in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply yotu wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist. Ma^olla Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Milwaukee, March 3. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz.. 2 000 4 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 4 OOeiO 00 " Ward. Sunburst 4 00010 CO " M rs. Chas. Russell 10 00^25 00 " Richmond 3 00010 00 Carnations 2 000 4 00 Lilies per doz., SI. 50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c @50c Sweet Peas 750 2 00 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets 500 100 Tulips Freesia 2 CO© 3 00 Dattodils, Trumpets 3 00 Romans. Paper Whites 2 000 3 00 hibits at the club, but could not stay to the meeting. Henry A. Dreer of- fered a fine bowling prize as an en- couragement to this pastime, condi- tional that It must be won by games played on the club alleys. 340 The American Florist. Mar. 6. C.S.&Co. NEW YORK Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords JUST RECEIVED:— Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valley Pips Lilium Formosum, 7/9iD., case of 230 bulbs, $15.00. Lilium Multiflorum, 7/9-in.. Lilium Gigranteum, 7/9 in., case of 300 bulbs, $16.50. Per 1000. frono $12.0e to $16.0«l case of 300 bulbs. $16.50!. CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK: NOTES. Henry A. Dreer is having a great run on hardy phlox. The stock is very large and varied, which, together with a special 20 per cent discount at this time has things moving. The spring shipping trade has started with a rush, many orders being received from the south. Stuart H. Miller has opened his new wholesale house at 1618 Ranstead street. The store is ideal in every re- spect, being very light, convenient in its appointments, and in an ideal loca- tion, being in the center of the whole- sale district. Signs that Easter is approaching are seen in the increasing list of blooming stock that is offered, azaleas, genistas, wistarias, daisies, cinerarias, primulas, and all kinds of bulbous stock, in pots and pans, being in the market the past week. The W. Atlee Burpee Co. is prepar- ing for a record-breaking business; the European trouble giving them a better market for home-grown seeds, of which it is one of the largest pro- ducers in this country. The M. Rice Co. presents its business to their customers frequently. Uncle Sam very obligingly carrying their elaborate brochures and booklets, of which their present Easter portfolio is a fine example. American Beauty roses and Spencer peas are leaders with the Niessen Co. Snapdragons and high-grade carnations are also seen in large quantities. Em- peror and Golden Spur daffodils are very plentiful. Charles H. Grakelow is to address the Lancaster Florists' Club on "Business" March 18. The Lancaster boys have a great treat in store for them, for Charlie "makes good" wherever he goes. The Joseph Heacock Co. is cutting some of the choicest Richmond roses that have ever come to this market. Their Killarneys, both white and pink, also grade high. Roses, calla lilies and daffodils are leaders with the Berger Brothers. Orchid peas and extra fine lily of the vallev are also handled in quantity. K. Albany. N. Y. Among the recent appointments fol- lowing the inauguration of Governor Whitman, is that of Frank M. Briare as gardener at the executive mansion on Eagle street. Fenton Fennell of Cohoes, formerly a florist, has been named assistant to Mr. Briare. To Albanians, Mr. Briare is well known for his long connection with the firm of "Whittle Brothers, florists, .52 North Pearl street. His duties will Include the decoration of tables for luncheons and of the drawing rooms for the various functions at the mansion. From Rhinebeck. Dutchess county, romea the report that Vincent Astor, who inherited the estate of his father, the late .John .Jacob Astor, is to de- velop one of the largest orchards in the state. He has placed a first order for 2.100 trees with a Maryland nur- serv. The Astor estate Includes about ri.OOO Mcrps near the village of Rhine- beck, in one of the best fruit and farm- ing sections in New York. R. T>. Des Moines. Ta. — TT. L. Crawford has taken a five-vear lease on the store at .804 "Walnut street and will open a flower shop. THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers 1 New York. rniLLNESS MARKS LENTEN PERIOD. Business, which held up well at the beginning of Lent, fell off to a marked degree during the past week. "We would not state that it was due to any particular increase in religious fervor, because orthodox New York keep their religion with them all the year round. The weather, during the early part of the week, was very bad; rain, fog and general discomfort, which kept many people indoors. The supply of stock was increasing all the time, and much of it was good stock. "We have a good friend in this district whose ad- vice is : "Always boost and never knock." "We appreciate his advice, but facts are stubborn things. Relating to stock and its quality, much that has been arriving was very fine. There was no great surplus in special stock NEW YORK SPRINU .SHOW- MARCH 17-23. of roses, but there were more than enough to supply the demand. Spe- cial American Beauties went down to $30 per 100, with probable sales at lower figures. Along the general line of tea roses a similar relapse was noted. Fine Easter lilies, that a short time ago were wholesaling at 10 cents per flower, dropped to 6 cents, and were hard to move at that. Very fine stock of the Spencer type of sweet peas is on the market, but it moves slowly. The same may be said of car- nations, orchids, gardenias and the va- rious types of ijulbous stock. March 1. — The marlcet is very dull with a surplus of various stocks, iiut it may be added that if buying was nor- mai there would be no great oversup- ply. Sweet peas, in particular, are pil- ing up on the tables of the wholesalers and fine Spencer stock is selling very cheap. Short stock of lily of the val- ley is selling as low as 25 cents to 50 cents per 100 and hard to move at that. Freesias are very plentiful and hard to move. In other bulbous stocks there is more than enough to supply the demand. The supply of American Beauties is light and prices have ad- vanced to $40 per hundred for specials. nORTICULTURE ON ELLIS ISLAND. No doubt when the majority of our readers see this headline they will laugh, but it is not a laughing matter. Some time ago President "Wilson ap- pointed a new immigration commis- sioner for this port. His name is Frederic C. Howe, and he at once set to work to make conditions more agree- able for the detained immigrants. He allowed them to go out on the lawn, .saying : "It may hurt the grass some, but it will help the immigrants." Geraniums and other ijlants are now being grown in the living rooms. NOTES. Tlie eighth annual entertainment and ball of the Greek-American Florists' Association was held at the Terrace JOHN YOUNG vmolesale Commission Florist 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Sqnare. 1 wish to assure my friends throughout th« country that all orders to be shipi^ed, will receiTt my personal attention. Choicest stock in America WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Garden on the night of February 25. From every viewpoint, it was a great success. The decoration of the hall was exceptionally fine, being under the personal supervision of Theodore Ma- landre, of Malandre Brothers. Other clever and able members of the deco- ration committee were, Christ Pappas, James Papadem, George Hanges and S. Sakas. C. Sakelos, the clever and able Colonial florist, was chairman of the committee of arrangements and also chairman of the reception com- mittee. The officers of this association are: George Cotsonas, president; D. J. Pappas, vice-president; C. Tsonmis, secretary; P. Theopine, treasurer; G. Stavropoulos, assistant secretary.. Un- fortunately, on account of the illness of his estimable wife, D. J. Pappas was prevented from attending the ball. Previous to the dancing there was an entertainment, in which professional singers, dancers and acrobats took part. After this the floor was cleared for general dancing, which was kept up to the "wee smae hours." John "Wilson, the "Subway Florist," was floor manager. In closing, the writer may state that the affair was well managed and carried through without a hitch. One of the leading attractions was "King" Peter Brown, who was a great favorite with the ladies. Edward Koenig, son of E. C. Koenig. the well known retailer of 148 East 1915- The American Florist. 341 Kttabllihed 1878 106 West 28ih Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wbolesale Commission Dealer in Cnt nowers. Now prepared for Winter Business. The celebrated HADLEY, MHADT and other roses. LILY OV TBE VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Open at6a.m. every morninc. Pbones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "«>°" 11111151;.""," 34 W. 28tli St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers F. R. SNYDER RHINEBECK, N. y. Grower of "Marie Louise" Double VIOLETS Best stock. Prompt service. Reasotiable prices. Send your orders. Mention the American Florist when writing. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Tears' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products ol the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. John ]. Reynolds, Mgr. Phone Madison 5q. 4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ."0th street, has recently entered the business with his father. He is a clever and capable young: man, and we welcome him to the ranks of the craft. T. E. Paynter, for many years book- keeper at the store of G. E. M. Stumpp, has resigned his position. He has been succeeded by William A. Spohn, who started 16 years ago as a wagon boy in the same store. Schloss Brothers, the well known rib- bon men, have taken 200 square feet of space in the Grand Central Palace, Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Sqiiare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist 3532-3533 Mad'. Sq. 133 W. 28tli St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing. VlioMeHowerMM'lteU New York, March 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 O0@40 0" extra and fancy... 15 00@20 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 5 00@10 00 " Alice Stanley 5 00@10 00 Prince d'Arenberg, special. 8 00@10 00 ■' FrancisScott Key, special. 8 00(&10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 5 Ct0 8 00 extra... 3 00@ 4 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 00® 3 00 White Killarney, special... 6 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00@ 3 00 Queen, special.. 5 000 S 00 Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 Aaron Ward 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond, special 1 00@ S 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 ," Taft 200@i. 00 Milady, special 2 00@ 8 00 " J. L. Mock 3 00@10 00 .. Hadley 3 00@I5 00 Ophelia 3 00@12 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00iai2 00 Carnations 1 oo@ 2 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades. 15 00@20 00 Jonquils 2 00® 2 50 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 000 6 00 Lily of the Valley 50@ 2 00 Tulips 1 00@ 2 00 Violets 10@ 35 Gardenias per doz., $1.00@$2.00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50@ 75 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 1 2S@ 2 00 Paper WhiteNarcissus.doz.,$l 5n@$2.0O Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 35@ ,50 Spencer type, 100 flowers. .50@1.00 United Cut Flower Co. Jnc. WHOLESALERS 111 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594-4422. We solicit consignments of cut flowers ol all kinds Books open for inspection. GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. for the spring 0ower show, and will display all the newest attractions in florists' ribbons. Geo. C. Siebrecht. 109 West 28th street, is receiving exceptionally fine single violet.s, which sell well. He has also a fine line of orchid flowering sweet peas. Frank Lorraine has opened a retail flower store in the Hotel Seville. 28th street, between Fifth and Madison ave- nues. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, CamaUops, VaUey, Ulies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK GITIT Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing. WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignment! solicited N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for adyertisios V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERORBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material tor Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Ik LiKOt Sbmm ud Recther tl InA Qt Flowers tv A complete assortment of the best in tbt market can always be relied upon. Phone Madison Sq. 4490 Consignments Solicited Alfred A. Fischer WHOLESALE FLORIST 103 West 28th Street, NIW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. 342 The American Florist. Mar. 6, YOU get both quality and style in SEFTON FLOWER BOXES, at no greater cost. There's no better advertisement than a smart, distinctive package; we insure this for you with the right materials, finished in handsome, non-fading shades. You ought to have our Catalog {illustrated in colors) also price list and samples; sent on request. 1333 W. 35th Street, CHICAGO, ILL. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., It is believed that the Association of Retail Florists will make a fine dis- play at the spring siiow. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be on the evening of March 8. The scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club, Thursday, February 25, were as follows : p. Jaeobson 159 107 J. Miesem 169 178 H. C. Kledel 159 179 W. P. Ford 168 166 R. J. Irwin 169 185 P. Rigo 152 161 A. F. F. St. Louis. The market has held up well and prices have stiffened up all along the line. Even violets have followed the trail. Cloudy weather was the cause of local scarcity. Carnations are scarce, and three to four cents are easily obtained for good stock. Sweet peas are in demand and bringing good prices. NOTES. Philip J. Goebel, Jr., a florist of St. Louis county, in a suit filed at Clay- ton, February 19, against Dr. Henry Hansen of Kirkwood, asked $10,000 damages for alleged slander. He con- tends Dr. Hansen accused him of steal- ing his fertilizer. City Forester Julius Koenig has started to spray the city trees to de- stroy the terrapin scale. In April he will start on the pussock bag worm and web worm. The borer pest feeds on the maple. Park Commissioner Davis will re- sign his position, much to the regret of everyone. He has done a great deal for the park department, play grounds and other civic improvements. Mrs. Francis Wilkinson, a former resident of this city, died February 10 at Wright City, Mo. Some time ago she was in the florist business here at 2783 Arlington avenue. H. G. Berning, notwithstanding the scarcity of good carnations, has had a splendid assortment. His growers are A No. 1 and their stock has the call. Robert Wolfsberger is cutting some very fancy violets. His consignments find ready sale at good prices at the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. disposed of large quantities of vio- lets, sweet peas and miscellaneous stock during the past week. Shaw's Garden is well advanced. Al- ready tulips and crocuses are showing above the ground, with indications of early spring. Grimm & Gorley, Mullanphy Florists, Alex. Siegel and Foster the florist, had special sales during the past week. George H. Angermueller had a spe- cially fine a.s.sortment of cattleyas dur- ing the past week. The West Rnd Florists report gooo trade in general during the past week. Moss Floral Co. will shortly remove to more roomy quarters. W. P. EASTER BASKETS Large stock of all the latest styles for both cut flowers and plants. PLANT BASKETS Everything you need for all the Easter Plants, such as Lilies, Aza- leas, spring stock, etc. CUT FLOWER BASKETS Very pretty Sunray Green and Sunray Yellow effect for both cut flowers and plants. The latter is what you want to use with Jonquils, for the combination is a winner and is proving to be a rapid seller. Write for our latest catalog. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. TO REACH OUR STORE take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. The cars stop right in front of our store. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles, Gov $1 60 24x 4x3 ■• •• 1 90 18x 5x3 " •• 1 60 21x 5x3 '■ " 1 90 24x 5x3H.2-in. Gov 2 25 30x 5x3H ■■ , 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 6S 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 ■■ 3 2i 28x 8x5 • 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Gov 5 25 4Px 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 •' " 5 25 36x10x5 ■' ■• 6 75 30x12x6. Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6. Telescope 9 00 No printing charsre on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com plctelineof Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 16-18-20-22 South Peoria St., CHICAGO BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUTACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chlca^, HI Mention the American Florist when writing. McCRAY Refrigerators Display Your Send for Catalog No. 71 V-, which describes fully the Flowers McCray Refrigerators and Display Gases for Florists. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO., 670 Lake St., iOUIDAUVILU. IND. 1915- The American Florist. 343 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated , on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. IstabUsbed in 18B7. ^wMl. nausr 739 Bnckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send 01 roar retail orderi, WI BAVI THE BIST F ACILITIKS IN TBI CfTY .Ifentt'on the American Florist when writing. F.T.D. Mention the American Ploriit when writing. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sieyere & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STR^T Mention the American Florist when writing. Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED. Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when toriting. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQM, PA. Members o( The Floriit TcleErapb DeliTerT. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabaah Ave., cblcago. 023 Walnat St.. Det Moines. la. Lanest and most centrally located atore in the city. All ordera EJyen prompt attention, Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital giyen special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Floriats' Telegraph Delivery, REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n, Mention the American Florist when writing. Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing. Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.I. ^ uJill T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO. NEW ENCUND IH)iNTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROnHEKCE ;li ention the American Florist when ■xriting. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. qpELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■*■ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Order s transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship? or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casb mast accompany all ordr s from unknown correspondent*. Cable address; Albxconnell, Western Union Code, New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th S H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madlion Smart 42 West 28th Street. To ont-of'town florists We are In tlie Heart ol NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., AuJilorium Aanei, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Nlaiara FaUs and Western New Yorl^. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Deliverj, Mention the American Florist when writing. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883, Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing. 344 The American Florist. Mar. 6. DESKiNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by orivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dres4, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Panl. Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. rresli nowers and Best Service. Deliveries LOroaghoQt the state and to all steamship docks ,n Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWiTfLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOTGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Easi Aurora, Lockport, Tonawemda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CARirin. ATTINTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Hembcn tt the Florists' Tdegraph DeDnn. omana, NeD. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Earnvm St. TILEPHONES 1601 andL 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpba Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Auderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Ploral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bauscher, John, Freeport, 111. Bejjerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone. Washington, D, C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Biagg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitiueyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave.. New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex, Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H. Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla, Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin. Thos. F. Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham A., & Son, Cleveland. 0. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. lleuclerson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha. Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul. Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floi-al Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg. F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kerr Floral Co.. Robt. C. Huston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius. J. J., Duluth, Minn. Matthews, the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L.. St. Paul. Minn. MeConnell, Ak*x., New York. Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Muir, Craig. New York. Murray. Samnel, Kansas City, Mo. Mver. Florist, New York. Os"tertag Bros., St. Louis. I'alez. Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Piilmer, W. J.. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co.. The, Denver, Colo. I'liilUps Bros., Newark, N, J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchl. San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn. Router's, Norwich. Conn. Renter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L.. Flower Co., Kansas City. Uyc George. Ft. Smith. Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St.. Chgo. Schling. Max. 22 W. 50th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto. Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co.. A. W.. Pittsburgh, Pa., Smith. Henry. Grand Rapids. Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., I^ulaville, Ky. Weber, F. FT.. St. Louis, Mo. Woiland, M.. Evanston. 111. Whit ted Floral Co.. MInnenpoHa. Minn. Wlttbold, G., Co., 7.17 Buoklnghnm PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldonson, Los Angeles. YouDS & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway anil Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. Higii Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTery ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER n I J if I J 1 Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWXRS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. WASHINfiTON D. C. oune BR0S.ca FLORISTS l>U P JTIOll Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samvcl Murray, 913 Grand Avenue AllOrders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. y he Park J. A. VALENTINl. jLiOrai wOt President Mamb«ra ot Floriati' Telegraph Delivery. igis- The American Florist. 345 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS wm be delivered for the trade In other cities by ttM firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Are. vVill fill all ord.rs for Cut K8DS3S City SnO Flowers, Funeral Desi^ni Dl>a»a>l U;il ll« Wedding and Birthday Gifts, riEasaninill, rno, that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing. Pittsbur^li, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Kstablished 1874, Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing. New Yorl£. G. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fiftli Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Telephone 2656 Established IgSO EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing. Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. JOHN BAUSCHER, Freeport, m. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receive Careful Attention and Prompt Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB WHOLESAU AND RETAU. Members of Florists' Telegtaph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting. M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thoa. F. Galvin, Inc. Buflfalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buflfalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. CUicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PL Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas. Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth. Minn. — J, J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith. Ark. — George Rye. Freeport. 111. — John Bauscher. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie. Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston. Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Loa Angeles — WoifsklU Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Orleans, La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McCounell. 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Craig Mulr. New York— Max Scbling. 22 W. B9th St. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York- G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Uuiaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Roes Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan. Wis.— J. E. Mntthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalln. Mo. — Archlas Floral Ce. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Taronia, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Turorito, Can. — Dunlop's. 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son, Vniifoiiver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Snlall & Sons. Weeterly, R. I.— Renter*!, Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 15S2-1SS3 Coliuiibii« Mention the American Florist when writing. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi aa4 Qrant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing. New York. CRAIG MUIR, 62 WEST 40th STREET. Will fill your orders for New York and Vicinity witb promptness and satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers io NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orderi to the HOUSE or FLOWIRS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered io Albany and vicinity on teleerapbic order. U NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing. Tcironto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable fiori*!. Only the Best 96 Yongo Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and ffaarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing. THOS. F. GALVIN INC 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Dunlop's NEW YORK BOSTON Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when ioriting. 346 The American Florist. Mar. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Sendyourorders'o^Ghicago will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers In the cities indicate* on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. and Sub- OTDS to _ ^ , AH orders carefnlly filled rrTTTg^wSt ucder the superviaion of ^HicA«^~ GEORGE iSMUS, Mgr wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member Floriiti' TeleEraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In City. Little Rock, Ark. PALL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. Ml orders carefnlly filled and delivered to all parti of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Mention the American Florist vihen writing. Toledo, O. Nrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Botli Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Order- Member ol The Florists' Telegraph Delivey. Mention the American Florist vihen writing. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. nyillTH. MINN, We are the center of the great UUI-U""! """"' Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. ' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York. UYCD Finni^T 609-611 Madison tve miLIl, iLUniOl, Phone 6297 Plaza. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±ioWer.s Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist c, n. m\, 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. win fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. Firstclass stock. Mention the American Florist when writing. EORGE RYE "Some Florist" N. 6\"h St., Ft. Smith, Ark Mention the American Florist when writing. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney phone. Preston ibo DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON, TEX. S. W. K ANADY. Mgr. "*■" ' ""' Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Funeral Emblems Cut Flowerk Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., £., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVINDI SIMMONS & SON, TORONTO CANADA'S LEADING FLORISTS F. T. D. Members 266 Yonge St. The Leading FlorUti FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY-GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO PBILIFS BROS, 938 Broad St NEWARK I. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We sjlicit telegraph orders. Regular trads ditt 229 WXSr THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Sedalla, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short Dotle*. Prompt attention to telegraph and telepboo. orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists win take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. "'^"Ull'i ^o' b"'""" HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail norUt of GRAND RAPIDK Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH S SONS Will fiU yo«r orders lor Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the riorists' Telegraph Delivery. 19^5- The American Florist. 347 o o -ON ORDERS FOR- Hardy Perennial Phloxes The Phloxes here offered are all one year old field-grown plants. It is our custom to pot these into thiee-inch pots about the middle of March for the Spring trade. To save this extra handling we will allow a special discount of 20 per cent from our regular low prices here quoted, on all orders booked for immediate delivery between February 20 and March 15. General Collection of Hardy Phlox. Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions: producing very lare panicles of pure white fiowers. with faint analine-red eye. Antonin Mercle (Medium). Light ground color, upper half of each petal deeply suffused bluish-lilac, large white halo. Bacchante (Tall) Tyrian rose, with crimson-carmine eye. Baron von Dedem (Medium). Brilliant cochineal-red with salmon shadings. B. Comte (Medium). Brilliant French purple, with crimson carmine shadings. 85 cts. per doz. ; $6.0( per 100. Bridesmaid iTall). White, with large crimson-carmine center. Champs Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Coqaelicot (Dwarf). A fine pure scarlet, with crimson-red eye. 85 cts. per doz.; J6.00per lOP. Danton (Medium). Scarlet, pure red eye. Diadem (Dwarf). ."V fine dwarf, pure white. £claireur(rall). Brilliant rosy magenta, with large lighter halo. Frau Rosalie Wildt. Soft pleasing mauve-rose with carmine eye. George A. StrolUein (Medium). Bright scarlet, with crimson-redeye; does not bleach. $1,00 per doz. : $7.00 per 100. Henry Marcel (Medium). Pure red, with bright salmon shadings. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine center. Henry Royer ( Medium). Tyrian Rose, with lighter shadings. H. O. Wijers (Tall). White, with bright crimson-carmine eye. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A good standard late white. Jules Cambon (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, with large white center and light halo. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with analine-red eye. I'Evenement (Dwarf). Orange scarlet overlaid with salmon-pink. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, fine form. Manzelbrunner. k very large bright soft pink, with a large white eye. Mme PdUl Outrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mrs. Jenkins iTall). The best tall early white tor massini;. ObergartnerWittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crimson-carmine eve; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pantheon (Tall). Bright carmine rose. Pierre Bayle. Crimson-carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Professor Virchow (Medium). Bright carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Rosenberg. Bright reddish-violet, with blood-red eye, large truss and individual fiowers as large as a silver dollar. Rynstrom. An improved form of the popular variety Pantheon; fine for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Selma (Tall). Large flower, pale rose mauve, with claret-red eye. Siebold (Tall). Bright vermilion-red overlaid with orange scarlet; crimson red eye. 85 cts. per doz.; 56.00per 100. Sunshine ( Dwarf). Large, analine-red with crimson-red eye and'light halo. Von Hochberg (Tall). Bright French purple, one of the finest dark col- ored varieties. $1.00 per doz,; $7.C0 per 100. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, individual flowers larger than any other white. Any of the above varieties except where noted, 75 cts. per doz.; |6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Novelties and Recent Introductions. W. C Egan. One of the finest Phloxes yet introduced, and while the in- dividual flowers according to the color-chart are of a delicate lilac color illuminated by a large bright solferino eye the color effect as a whole is a delicate pleasing shade of soft pink. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Widar. .^ splendid improvement on Edmond Rostand; in color a light reddish-violet, with very large white center, which intensifies the color. Tragedie. Deep brilliant carmine with blood-red eye. $10.09 per 100. $1.50 per doz.; Europa. A white variety with very decided crimson-carmine eye: the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely dis- tinct. Frau Anton Bnchner. The finest white variety yet introduced, having the largest truss and individual flower of dwarf habit. Gefion. A new color in Phloxes, a tenderpeach-blossom pinkwith bright rose eye. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Rheinlander. A beautiful salmon pink with flowers and trusses of im- mense size, the color of the flower is intensified by a very decided eye of a deep claret-red. $1.50 per doz,; $10.(0 per 100, Riverton Jewel. One of our own introductions which it gives us great pleasure to recommend, a lively shadeof mauve-rose illuminated by a carmine-red eye, a splendid improvement on the popular variety Asia. 30 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.; $18,00 per 100. Thor. .A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow and a lighf almost white halo around its analine-red eye. $2.C0 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Price. Any of the above varieties, except where noted, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. For fuU Une of seasonable Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. Etc., see our current Wholesale Price List. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. Wanadis. Entirely distinct, a mottling of white and light violet, remind- ing one of the native Phlox Divaricata Canadensis. The color is in- tensified bv a bright reddish-purple eye. a strong grower producing trusses of immense size. $1.50 per doz.;' $10.00 per 100. 348 The American Florist. Mar. <5. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Calif., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Duugan, Philadelphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. V. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Aasiatant Secretary. Thirty-Tbird annual meeting, San Fran- cisco, Calif., June 1915. Last week the United States senate passed the appropriation for the dis- tribution of free seeds for 191C. Visited Chicago : C. W. Scott, New York, and Seizo Suzuki, Yokohama, both of the Yokohama Nursery Co. Louis Boehmer's first shipment of Japanese bulbs to the United States, consisting of eight cases Lilium aura- tum, was made In 1882. North Carolina growers report the tuberose crop well sold up. It is be- lieved that many growers did not dig their bulbs this season, the local job- bers not having encouraged them to do so because of the falling off in export business. Sdterioe, Wis. — An appropriation of $150 for the purchase of pure bred seeds to be distributed among the pupils of the Douglas county rural schools was authorized at the meeting of the Douglas County Development Association February 16. Nashville, Tenn.— J. R. Peay & Co., seedsmen, who opened for business in January, report excellent business from the start. J. R. Peay, actively in charge of the business, was connected with L. H. Hitchcock & Sons, seeds- men, of this city, for 10 years. Japanese bulb shipments to Europe in 1914 fell off approximately 50 per cent, but according to Robert Fulton, of Henry & Lee, New York, this does not necessarily mean an increased sup- ply or lower prices this year. The qua.lity of the bulbs, however, may be somewhat improved, Mr. Fulton says, because of the better selection in plant- ing stocks. New York. — A sign on the store, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, reads as follows: "The Uptown Seed Store. — The Harry A. Bunyard Co., Inc., Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants, Grass Seed Special- ties." This store will open at an early date. As Mr. Bunyard is very well known in all branches of the trade, he had many callers during the past week, while fitting up his store. We learn that Frank Duggan, formerly with Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, will be employed by the Bunyard Co. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade March 3 were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.25 per 100 pounds. — The W. W. Barnard Co. is making a number of changes at its West Madison street store, which greatly improve the general appear- ance. The interior has been repainted and the display windows have been in- closed. A re-arrangement of the coun- ters is contemplated and the cashier's office will be moved to the front of the store near the main entrances. The firm figures that after all the changes are completed it will be In a better position than ever to handle the spring trade. Springfield, ill. — On seed and plant awards by the state board of adminis- tration H. W. Buckbee, of Rockford, received the largest number, totaling over $2,500. Atlanta, Ga. — H. G. Hastings & Co. report that orders for the first week in February fell behind last year, but for the second and third weeks they were 50 per cent ahead of last year. All orders received during the day are filled by 5 p. m. the next day. Three specially designed cases make it pos- sible to fill 1,600 orders at each case daily. They are using a box for mail orders designed by W. W. Freeborn, of the mail order department, which saves them .50 per cent on work of setting up. This department presented a very busy a"ppearance. The Late Samuel Y. Haines. See Obituary. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — According to the McVay Seed & Floral Co., the 1915 sea- son, while late on account of a hard winter and continued wet weather, is now showing activity greater than the corresponding period of 1914. The im- provement in demand is notable in the more staple items, such as potatoes, onions, corn, etc. Garden seed business also shows a decided improvement over last year, attributed to the planting of many small plots to offset the high cost of food stuffs. One of the best and most profitable seasons ever ex- perienced by the trade in the south is looked for. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Groweri of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence SoUclted. Mention the American Florist when writing. Seed Potatoes Scarce in the South. A seed potato famine is imminent and local dealers are scrambling for supplies for their customers. The Maine stock of Triumphs is nearing exhaustion, and Houston dealers are sweeping the middle west with tele- grams in quest of potatoes for plant- ing. The heavy demand by farmers in all portions of the south has de- pleted the large stocks in the growing centers and there is still a large un- filled demand for sujjplies. — Houston (Tex.) Chronicle, February 19. Fumigating Imported Seed by New Melhod! A satisfactory method for destroy- ing injurious insects in imported seed without affecting the value of the seed has been used by the United States de- partment of agriculture, and is de- scribed in a new bulletin (No. 186> •entitled, "A Method of Fumigating Seed." Interested individuals who apply to the department at Washing- ton, D. C, will be sent the bulletin. In the new method, the infested seed is placed in a chamber in which a. partial vacuum has been created. The- chamber is then filled with a very deadly gas (hydro-cyanic acid) which penetrates more effectively into the seed, because of the previously created vacuum. It has been found that a. considerably shorter exposure was necessary in using this method of fumi- gation than in the usual method. The bulletin describes the experiment com- pletely, giving details and illustrations of the chamber used in the experiment. Hydro-cyanic acid is, of course, a most dangerous poison and should not be handled by any except those who are thoroughly familiar with it. Another gas, carbon bisulphid, is to be used by the department in a similiar experi- ment, the results of which will be an- nounced later. New HAVEN, Conn.— The Frank S- Piatt Co. thinks it safe to predict a record season. Although the year opened slowly, lacking in the usual pressure for early shipments of whole- sale contracts, a steady and increasing demand, however, indicates the awak- ening of a strong, healthy business. The demand for goods on long time, however, exceeds greatly that of re- cent years. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the followinQ Cahfornia Speciallies only: ONION, LETTUCE. CARRO^. RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Write for 1915 Contracting Prices. 19^5- The American Florist. 34& SEEDS AND BULBS ASK for a copy of our Bulb Catalog and special prices to florists. Also ask us about our "below- the-market" specialties and -watch for our column announcements. J.M.THORBURNSCO. In business since 1802 53 Barclay Street, New York KENTIA SEED FORSTERIANA AND BELMOREANA New crop, fresh, good seeds. Case lots, IVi, bushels per case. Write for pricesand particulars. McHutchison & Co., The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER 6 SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. Schilder Bros./n^^r°^' Get Qnotatloai rrom LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale rann. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. Contract orders now being booked for delivery after harvest, 1915. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florisli E 3 and Market Gardeners. C Valley for [aster CHICAGO MARKET BRAND Best Valley in existence, giving the best results all year round. $15.00 for 1000 4.50 for 250 $8.00 for 500 2.00 for 100 FLORIST MONEY MAKER BRAND Best Valley at moderate prices. $13.00 for 1000 $7.00 for 500 $4.00 for 250 H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison St., CHICAGO. LILIES FOR- Decoration Day T*T ANT N^OWT" Our especially packed Cold storage LiHes. t- *Jr\'-^ *■ livrww B.oom in 11 to 12 weeks after planting. Til Tnnd flitiartte^nm Size. 7-9- per lOO. $ 6.50; case of 300. $16.50. Jjll. IjUXL)). VJJ^aillCUlU Size. 9-10: per lUO. 10.50: case of 200. 20.00. PfklH Ctn-radA VallAV Extra select, very best. .100. $2 00: lOOO, $15 00. 1/UiU aiUrdtJC VailCy Hamburg 100. 1.50; 1000. 12,00. Florists' List, comprising full lines of Flower Seeds, Bolbs, Dormant Plants and Supplies, free upon application. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 23iifw"Ss.«, CHICAGO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECBNER & CO., 11 Warren Street NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds I EONARD ONION SETS SEED CO CHICAGO GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write lor Prices ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wiiolesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, FUnt and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA 350 The American Florist. Mar. 6. Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY&CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brings a Catalogue The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, TnTnij) Radish, Beet, MILFORD, CONN. Branches Michigan, Wisconsin and Idaho Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. G. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Calif. IuiobinIn seed CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Eock; rord, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Have you received copies of our wholesale cat. alogue and Aster Book' If not. write for same King Humbert Cannas Large dormant roots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 5 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED QROWERS, Bean, Cncomber, Tomato, Mnskmelon, Sooash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. CorrespoDdence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing. Contract Seed Growers CnDpiallioc Pepper, EM Plant, Tomato, dpebldlUBi. vine Seed and Field Com. CorrespoDdeDce Solicited. George R. Pedrlck fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. 3. L. Giganfeums, H9in.. 8 10 in.. 9-lOin. Also Bamboo Stakes, ^recn and natural, different sizos. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City GLADIOLI We have some extra fine quality Holland-grown bulbs on hand at the following attractive prices : Per 1000 j Per 1000 America, 2-inch and over $ 8 00 Halley. I^i-inch and over $14 00 •• l?4to 2-inch 600 Mrs, Fr. King, IH to IVi-inch 8 50 ,,' ,, . u .inn m-inch and over 10 00 1'4 to l*4-inch 4 00 Panama, 1 to l!4-inch (good flowering Baron Hul0t,l!4-inch and over 12 00 ' bulbs) 12 00 F. O. B. ST. LOUIS. LECHNER BROS., Webster Groves, Mo. Agents for The Growers Association, Anna Paulowna, Holland. Seedsmen requiring the very beat selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can eet them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Michigan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY, IOWA. .Ask for prices now, 1915 crop. Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 4000 extra large bulbs in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immediate delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fla. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000, $17.00 New crop. 1000 to case per 1000, 16.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St., St Louis, Mo. FOK bAl E. 1000 Augusta and 2000 America Gladiolus Bulbs, flowering size, healthy stock, $20 00. Arthur Rueffer, Care of H. Wehrmann, Maywood, 111. BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of [UULYPIVS and Acacia Seeds P.0.BOI857, MELBOURHE, AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, '^"soficued!"" Swedesboro. New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos. MigDonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS CncDmber, Mnskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS GO., LaFayette, - - Indiana ^9^5- The American plorist. 351 Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of Allemania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan. Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc., at $1.25 per 100. Asp.Sprengeri,2i4 in. pots, $2.00per 100. Coleus, 10 varieties, April 1, 2V2-in.pots, $2 00 per 100. Alternantheras, red and yellow, April li $2 00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2k2-in. pots, 13.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, *2.60per looo. Primula Obconica, $1.00 per 100 to close out. CASH - Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing. Garden Seeds We have Beet. Carrot, Radish and Spinach to otter by the ton in most varieties. Nearlv all the Beet, Radish and Carrot is grown by VUmorin, and can be supplied in sealed sacks in most varieties. We also offer Vllmorln's Paris Golden Yellow Celery, crop 1914, in 14-lb. sealed bags, at $12.00 per pound. 200 bushels each of Gradus, Thomas Laxton, Sutton's Excelsior ard Ameer Peas, at $4.00 per bushel. 100 bu^hL■l8 of Alaska at $3 50. We carrv a heavy »tock of Onion, also other small Garden Seeds, and shall be pleased to quote prices on application. I. N. SIMON 6c SON, 6 Nortb Front St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing. Robert Craig Co... ^i*:^ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49ih Sit., Philadelphia, Pa. ''i^L?' Roses Ferns, Plants, Vines, Bulbs, Etc. Mention the Aiyierican Florist when ivritinff. Godfrey Aschmann ImDorter, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies. Araacaria Excelsa and Kentia Palms. lOlZ W. Ontario St., PhUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist whe7i writing. DREER'S PEERLESS PINK ASTER Dreer's Famous American Asters We offer below a short list of the most important sorts; all of the very highest quality. For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue. Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters. Tbe iinest Asters for late August and September blooming. The plants form strong, branching bushes. 2 to 2H leet high bearing on long strong stems their handsome chrysanthemum like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, averages 5 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the len.-th of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors, viz: : Tr. pkt. Oz. AzoreBlue. Kichlavender $0 25 $100 PureWhlle. Extra fine stock 25 100 Shell Pink. An exquisite shade. .. 25 1 TO Rose Pink. A very desij-able color.. 25 100 Deep Rose. Rich and brilliant 25 100 I eep Purple. Royal deep purple 25 100 Lavender. A pale grayish-lavender.. 25 100 Crimson. Very rich 25 100 FinestMixed. Mlthecolors 25 75 Drear's "Peerless Pink" Aster. This grand .\ster may be briefly described as a glorifled late branching shell-pink. The color is similar but more decided than the late branching. The center petals are prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and flnely finished flower, and stands cut longer than any other. 50c per trade pkt.; $2.50 per oz^ Queen of tlie Market Asters. The standard early flowering variety; good flowers on long stems. Tr. pkt. White $0 20 Lavender. Pink Briftht Rose. Purple Crimson. 20 20 20 20 20 Mixed 15 Oz. $0 75 75 75 75 75 75 ftS King Asters. The "King'" Asters form a distinct class or type. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 inches high, and bear from August to October very large double blossoms, the petals of wbicb are more or less quilled, forming very attractive Oz. $3 00 20O 2 00 300 flowers, Tr. pkt. Dreer's Crimson King. A brilliant new colorin this type, wbicb origin- ated with us. It is the richest and deepest crimson variety known to us $0 50 PinkKing. Delicate sheil-pink 40 Rose King. A beautiful brilliant rose 40 White King. 01 purest glistening white 50 Astermums. This strain of Giant Comet Asters were first exhibited at llie Florists' Conventi-'n in 1912 and their immense size ard chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. We oHer three colors: Tr. pkt. Oz. White Astermum SO 50 $2 50 Pink •• .=0 250 Lavender " 50 3 00 Crego's Giant Comet Asters. Magnificent fluffy flowers, with long strong stems, the hnest of this type Comes into bloom in Vugust. continuing well int-) September, and unlike most of tbe Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We otter five colors, our own saving, of tbe highest quality. Tr. okt. Oz. White. Purestwhite ....$030 Jl 50 Pink. Delicate shell-pink 30 150 Purple. Brightpurple 30 150 Rose. Rich deep rose 30 150 Lavender. A rich deep shade 30 150 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Cheslnuf St., Pliiladelphia, Pa. S52 The American Florist. Mar. 6. Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 V/2 in. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $2500 4 in. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 70 00 2H in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 214 in. Abutilons. 8 varieties 3.00 25.1 0 3H in. Begonia, flowering in bloom.... 8.00 75.C0 iVi in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 60.00 3 in. Cyclamens, ass't varieties 8.50 80.00 2)4 in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 2H in. Heliotropes. 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2hin. Marguerite .Mrs. Sanders 3.00 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and ''loom 7.50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica. in bud and -1, .olonm . . . . 400 38.00 -3« in. Vinca Vanegata 6.50 6 l.OO 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2H in. pots. Nutt, Kicard, Foitevine. Viaud. Henderson, etc., $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per loco. Abo abundance of other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist WASHINGTOW, • NEW JERSEY A LLNurserymen.SeedsmeDandKloriBtswiahinj to do business with Europe should send for the "florticnifnral Advertiser" i^'.*ll^!,''°?"'''^'^'■*'*« *"»"«■•• being read weeklj ?I- nSSi* horticultural trade; it is also taken by OTeriqoOpf the best continental houses. Annual «nbscnption. to cover cost of postage, 75c. ,.»f.'&' ?j- ^-i? a purely trade medium, appli xjntsshould, with the subscription, sends copy ol «neir catalog or other evidence that they belone to «ne nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." CUlweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England 500,000 'Mum Cuttings ^^^'^^ '■'i^'^-''.,,,""''- Chadwick Improved, $? 00 per 100: $23 00 per 10(0. W. H and Golden Chadwick. Chrysolora. Major BonnaBon Yellow taton Lhas Kazer. Lynwood Hall and Dr. Enjuebard $2 00 per 100: $15 00 per 1000. Oct. frost and Robt. Halliday, $1.50 per 100; $12 00 per inuo. Hompons, Baby, Baby Margaret. Mrs. F. Beu and Diana, $1.50 per 100 250 at ICOO rate. Orders booked now for future delivery. Ask for prices on large amounts. Morris Floral Co., Morris, III. ROOTED CUTTINGS. fn^n 'r."i''- ^ ;a"''t''"S, .HI .00 per 100; S8.0(l per r^' ic"'«"S' ■» varieties, 70c per 100: $.j.00 per n,.r mm «"■'■"■.'" ^rieties ,$1.35 per ICO; $10.00 £ ^^ Anenitums, 4 varieties, 60o pel 1' u: $.=..00 Ll.nm' .1' '"**■ * ™"eties, $1.00 per 100; K8.00 per 1000. Al.vss.im, $l.uO per 10(1; $8.00 per 1 00 Pelargmi, urns, 1.5 variHties. $2..50 per lUO. Daisies, w te. »1.( 0 per 100. Everything, named and satis- faction toall. C:isli with orrlerF. We , repayexpress oi^mniKs. D. BRANT, Clay Center; Kans. Home of Pansies. Our strain ol Pansies is unsurpasied, improved •nnuallv, tjome of the best florists in America are regular cu-tomers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.60 per 1000. 6000 for $10.00. Elmer RawlingS. Home of Pansies, OLEAN, N. Y. Bkrlin, Wi.s.— The Schissler green- house, which has for some time been under the management of George •Schissler, who has done much in bet- tering the facilities of the concern in taring for local and outside trade, will be joined by Harry Schissler, who has completed a three year.s' training and .apprenticeship with a large greenhouse .at Oshkosh. Seeds Seeds Fresh Crop. Best Quality. We offer below a few items, all of which are needed by the florist. Send for trade list No. 5, for list of everything best in seeds, bulbs and plants. Ageratnm— Dwarf Blue. M oz. 15c. Mexican Blue, white each. H oz. 10c. Alyssum— Little Gem, dwarf white, H oz, 20c oz. 35c. Sweet white, oz. 20, V\ lb, 60c. Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), Giant — Pink Scarlet, each, M oz. 20c. White, Yellow, each, Vi oz. 20c, Mixed. H oz, iSc, loz.40c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, greenhouse grown— 100 Seeds for 50c.; lOOOfor $4.00. Asparagus Sprengeri— ICO Seeds for 15c.; 1000 for 90c. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalogue No. 2 for description of nov- elties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— a splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 2.5c., '4 oz, 60c. CregO Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters, Shell Pink. Lavender and White. Trade pkt 25c.. U oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 25c., Vi oz. 50c. Vick'S Mikado- A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Lavender, each Trade pkt. 25c, U oz. 40c. Lavender Gem — A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 25c,, M oz, 50c, Snowdrift- A fine early long stemmed pure white. Trade pkt. 25c., M oz, 75c. Giant Comet— Mixed, Vi, oz. 35c., 1 oz. $1.00. Daybreak— A fine pink flower for cutting. U oz. 30c. Purity— White flowers similar to above, % oz. 35c. Brandling Late— Flowers large double on long St ff stems, excellent for cutting. White, Pink, each '/s oz. 15c, H oz. 50c. Lavender, % oz. 15c., H oz. 5Cc. Pink Purple, each, H oz. 15c.. H oz. 50c. Dark Red. H oz. 15c. H oz, 50c. Mixed, M oz. 20c., 1 oz, 75c, Balsam— Camellia flowered, double mixed, oz. 40c. Begonia, (all varieties)— Gracilis Luminosa, Kuby, Prima Donna, Triumph, Erfordii, Erfordii Superba, etc. All. uniformly, trade pkt. 25c. Candytuft — Empress, very large, pure white, oz. 20c. White Rocket, oz. 20c. Little Prince, dwarf, large flowered white, oz. 25c. CelOSia— Empress, Semi Dwarf. H oz, 35c, Osirich Feather, mixed, tall, H oz. 20c, Ostrich Feather, mixed, dwarf, H oz. 30c. Centaurea— Gymnocarpa. H oz. 2Sc. Impe- rialis. mixed, fine for cutting, \i oz. 25c, Margaret, white, fine for cutting. V^ oz. 15c. Cineraria Maritima. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz. 25c. Cobaea Scandens, Purple, oz. 40c. Colens, finest hybrids— Mixed, trade pkt, 50c Dracaena Indivisa. Trade pkt, lOc, oz, 4Sc, Grevllka Robusta, oz, 80c. Ipomoea Grandiflora (Moonflower), oz.50c. Ipomoea Heavenly Blue, oz. 40c, Ipomoea Setosa, oz. 20c. Lobelia— Erinos Speciosa, deep blue, trailing variety. H oz. I5c, Crystal Palace Com- pacta. best for bedding, Vs oz. 40c. Mlgnonetle-Machet, oz, 30c. Grandiflora large flowering, oz. ISc, Vi lb. 20c. Allen's Defiance, oz. 25c, Petunia— Double Giant Flowered Grandiflora and Fringed mixed, 1000 seeds. $1.50. Giant Ruffled, trade pkt. $1 00. Single large flow- ered fringed, trade pkt. 50c. Giants of Cal- ifornia, trade pkt, $1.00. Rosy Morn, rosy pink, white throat H oz. 30c single striped and blotched. Vi oz 35c. Single mixed, Vi oz. 15c. Howard's Star. V4 oz .50c. Salvia— Splendens. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.25. . Clara Bedman. trade pkt. 35c., oz. 60c. Zurich, trade pkt. 50c, 1 oz,$3.S0, Smilax. oz, 30c. Vi lb. $1.00. Stocks— Dwarf, large flowering double Ten Weeks, mixed, V% oz. 35c. Brompton, Vj oz. 35c, Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, mixed. Is oz 30c. Princess Alice, white, Vs oz. 35c. Snowflake. for forcing. 1/16 oz. 75c. 'Ten Weeks (separate colors). H oz. 35c. Tliunbergia. oz. 40c. Verbena (Mammoth Flowered)- Blue and Purple Shades, Vi oz. 35c, oz *1.00. Scarlet and Striped. U oz, 40c, oz. $1.00. White, Vi oz. 35c, oz. $1.00. Mixed, H oz. 30c, oz, 75c, The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, Ohio. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS Pink Klllarney \ $ 2 oo ner lOO BENCH ROSE PLSNTS Extra fine stock ready now. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 162 Nortli Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO, ILL. J9I5- The American Florist. 353 VAUGHAN'S FLOWER SEEDS "THE BEST IN AMERICA" \ A 7HILE it cannot be denied that Flower Seeds from ^ ^ Europe have arrived much later than usual this season, we have, thanks to our connections with the best of the growers abroad, received (and have now in stock), ample supplies of nearly all the leading Flower Seed varieties and can and do fill all orders promptly. Furthermore, we have on hand and in transit, limited stocks of such short items as Tall Morning Glory, Four O'clock, Ricinus Zanzibarensis, Vincas and Thunbergias, which we supply to customers favoring us with their general Flower Seed orders as long as stocks last. CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb evtr printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ■tains many chapters I covering all sides of \ growing , propagati n g , [storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERIC&K aORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Osage, Ia. — Walter S. Hall, long- in the florist business here, has sold his establishment to P. B. Sargeant, who will continue on the same lines. The chang:e in ownership took place March 1. We Offer For Immediate Delivery Good, strong, well-established plants in 214-inch pots of the exceedingly Valuable New Roses Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, and Prince E. C. D'Arenberg. Growers will find all of these valuable additions to the list of standard varieties. They have been tested thoroughly, and have been found to have exceptional value. OPHELIA. No fiinov rose ever introduced possesses so many excellent qualities. It is a splendid iirowcr, a very free bloomer, and has line stems. It sells on sight The demand un- doubtedly will exceed the supply. Anticipating the large deman The University of Florida agricul- tural experiment station. Gainesville, has issued Bulletin No. 125, December, 1914, under tlie title of "Tomato In- sects, Etc.," wliich describes the his- tory and control of the tomato fruit worm and other serious pests. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veiretabies. Chicago, March 2. — Mushrooms, 40 cents per pound; lettuce 22% cents per box; radishes, 25 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; asparagus, $2.00 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 15 cents to 25 cents; cucumbers, .$1.25 to $1.50 per dozen. New York, March 2. — Cucumbers, $1.25 to $2.00 per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 35 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50; lettuce, per strap, $1.00 to $2.00. Transplanting Seedllns:s. In the month of March one of the most important operations is the proper transplanting of seedlings; the principles involved are the same whether vegetable or flowering plants. In our long experience we have found this one of the most difficult and unsat- isfactory jobs when transferred to hired help. The general complaint is that the work is "tedious." Tedious is another term for lack of interest. Transplanting small plants is no more tedious than operating a typewriter, or setting type, or a hundred other com- mercial operations. The trouble is that our present generation is not in tune with anything agricultural. We find that the best headway can be made by finding a good operator, and immediately give him a smart boy as a helper. This boy can rapidly lay out the seedlings, thus reducing the good man's troubles. Wherever pos- sible, markers should be employed, with pointed pegs to punch the holes — thus, insuring uniform spacings, uni- form size and depth of holes, and great speed. After these holes are all ready we run over the bench with a fine sprinkler and dampen the ground light- ly, and if the day is sunny, cover at once with newspapers or cheese cloth. As the work proceeds, the covering is put on the newly set out plants, which is a big help to them. The work should not be allowed to proceed far before watering the young plants and here is where we prefer the old despised water can to the hose as a "first aid to the injured." We hold the proper method is to fill up the little depressions around the plants with water, thus causing the ground to settle and tighten the roots. What we need is a close contact and no air spaces. Our seed- lings are always in rows, hence it is easy to cut them out with a knife. We are very careful to cut under them at an even depth. We prefer a short root, straight in the hole, to a long one, doubled up. We put great stress on the proper grading of the seedlings, — If we have plenty of them, we discard everything that does not come up to a rigid standard of excellence; if we must economize, we save the smaller ones, and plant them by themselves. Uniformity is absolutely necessary in plant production. A common mistake made is the pinching of the earth around the neck of a plant; what is wanted .is the firming around the root — hence the old advice : Go for the roots, boys. MARKETit.\N. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawir Substitution of chf;iii>cr trnnl^'s is tlius easily expDsed. Frnsh sample lirick, with illustrated book, raailedl postpaid by mauufacuirers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Tniile Mark American Spawn Co., St. Patil,Mliin. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE. FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Eatabliched 1787.) SPFRIAI TIFS' B°^°'' Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Robl RabI, Leek. Lettuces. Onions, Peas. tfrLUIHLIILtfi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias. Carnations Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vt oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. WAR DOES NOT STOP the European nations from planting Bolglaito's World Famous Tomato "JOHN BAER" Every day we are receiving numerous orders for this wonderful tomato trom the war zones. Progressive, prosperous florists, nurserymen > horlicuUuiists, farmers, market gardeners and home gardeners in both Kurope and the Americas are recognizing tbe great value of THE EARLIEST A^D BEST TOMATO ON EARTH Produces Perfect, Solid, High Crown, Beautiful, Brilliant Deep Red Shipping Tomatoes in 30 Days from Large Strong Well Matured Plants, in Veneer Bands with Roots Undisturbed. Pkts.. 50c.: H oz.,75c.: oz.. $2.00; \i lb.. $7.50; pound, $25.00. '> off to the Trade. 1st — "John Haer ' Torrmto produces large, beautiful, solid shipping Toma- toes in 3ii days from lar^e. strong, w**ll matured plants grown in Veneer or Pai-er bands, with roots undisturhed. 2nd — "'John Baer" 'I omato produces- the most perfect Hi Eh Crown Ton-** toes evergrown, entirely free from core, Sfd -"John Baer" Tomato produces :iii enormous crop of Tomatoes, 50 to 100 fruit to ciich pUnt. 4th— Every "John Baer" Tomato- ripens evenly, right up to the stem. 5th — Noeripples.n sen Ids, no blights no OTHcked, no wrinkled, noone-sided,. uneven, scarred fruit. When dead ripe "John Baer" Tomato will not burst. 6th — 'John Ba/ r" Tomato has a wonderful glistening brilliant, bright red c lor. 7th— "John Baer" Tomato has a mi d: deliciously sweet flavor. I he finest flavor ynu have ever tasted, 8th— "J"hn Haer" Tomato i^ almost seedless: it requires 6 to H bushels of "John Baer" tomatoes to make one pound of seed. A marvelous Stenii Setter, often ten fruit in first cluster,, tobd and meaty. 9th— "John Baer" Tomato has just en ugh foliage— will stand plenty of manuring without going to vine. Set plants :UMiA feet. lOth— "John liner" Tomato is the most perfect shipping Tomato ever "JOHN BAER" TOMATO The Earliest and Best Tomato on Earth grown- 24 fru't pxactlv till a six carrier basket. llth— Kach beautiful "John Baer" Tomato weighs GVj ounces. 12th— "Jolin Baer" Tomato seed was saved only by John Baer, the originator, who personally sel cted and picked every Tomato from which ho saved this seed, selecting only the most beautiful, perfect fruit of the Karlv Stem Set Clusters. 13th— "John Baer" Tomatn is thiMifTspringof two marvelous Tomatoes— One Great Sneeinlist having- devott-d 10 years in selecting and improving ium^ piirent i\\\<\ Another Expert devi>te(l live years in s* - lecting ami improving the other parent. Tlie'.lohn Itaer" Tomato is therefore tlio result of Fifteen Generations of Improvement and Sr lection foreiirliiiess.ciualUy, shape, fruit, c lor a lul shipping quality. 14th— As !i Packing Tomato 'John Baer" is a iiiinicle; they all pack Fancy, no seconds and all pacic whole. Peel rs can prepare three bushels "J Im Baer" Ton-atoes to one bushel of any other T omato. Being sucb a tremetuh us yh'Id»T a bushel of "John Baer ' Tiui nto can be gathered in one-third the time of any other Tomato. A large Baltiniorn Tomato Packer hud all the "Jolin Baer" Tomatoes he- could secure packed separately, running Ihem tlimugh a special jirocess for his fanciest trade and his- own private use. »«»8 J. BOLGIANO & SON 1915 Almost 100 Years Selling Trustworthy Seeds GROWERS OF PEDIGREED TOMATO SEED BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A. I9I5- The American Florist. 355 ONION SETS 32 pounds to the bushel. Crates 1 bu., IBc; 2bu., 26c; 2 bu. sacks, 10c. We reclean, baud pick and guarantee sound all our Onion Sets. Yellow Danvers Sets For shipment up to the following dates. Price, H pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.60 $1.60 March 16th 36 .66 1.60 Aprillst 36 .66 1.70 White Silver Skin Sets Price, H pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.66 $1.60 March 16th 36 .65 1.70 April 1st 40 .60 1.80 Red Wethersfield Sets Price, Vi pk. Pk. Bu. March 1st $0.30 $0.60 $1.60 March 15th 35 .55 1.60 April 1st 36 .56 1.70 J.BOLGIANO&SON.^^'Iir'' Almost 100 Years Established Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Fublisbed quarterly. Annual sub- criptioD for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in toucb witb European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing. Landscape Gardening ®A course for Garden- ers, Floristsand Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Flori- culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. S'^nil Tnr catalogue Atlilr The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing. A Tew Good Things You Want. Geranlmns, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wtaitmanl Ferns; 3'in., 10c; 4'in.,15c: 5-in., 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. $5.00: 4 in., $10.00: 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia. 2H-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writing SPRING BILBS GLADIOLUS i'erlOOO $12.50 . 9.00 Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. First Size, 4-6 inch Medium Size, 3-4 inch Mammoth, 6-8 inch MRS. FRANCIS KING, extra MRS. FRANCIS KING, Ists.. (3000 for $L'6.00.") MRS. FRANCIS KING, 2nds.... 7.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 12.00 AUGUSTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Light 15.00 Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. Ask for Complete List. BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink. Doz., 40c; 100, $2.60; 1000, $20.00. Singles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $18 00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink Doz., 50c; 100, .$3.60; 1000, $30.0o! Doubles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. LILY BULBS p. ,, Auratum, 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Per 1000 ..$ 8.50 .. 6.00 .. 15.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.76 $15.00 7 to 9 inch 3.50 30.00 9 toll inch 5.50 56.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lll. Glganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (226 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 20.00 Llllum Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs to case). $10.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" .Mm '^'^^^y^^^ Caladlum Esculentum. Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 356 The American Florist. Mar. 6, The Nursery Trade V: Amnlcan Association of Narserymen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 304 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y., Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich., June 23-25, 1915. MADISON, "Wis. — Ira M. J. Chryst has been appointed superintendent of hor- ticulture for the 1915 state fair, which will be held September 13-17. RHINEBECK, N. Y. — Vincent Aster has ordered 2,100 apple trees from a Maryland nursery as a starter in his plan to have the largest orchard in the state. Hais-fokd, Calii'. — Over 40,000 trees of different varieties, the prune pre- dominating, will be planted in Kings county this year, and several hundred acres of hitherto non-producing land will be made productive. American Association of Nurserymen. The fortieth annual convention of this association will be held in De- troit, Mich., June 23-25 next. In a week or two every member of the association and every legitimate nur- seryman in the United States will re- ceive the "announcement" of the event, which, in addition to containing much of the details of arrangement, pro- gramme of speakers and of entertain- ment, will make an urgent plea for prompt renewal of membership, as well as for responses from those who, whilst daily living in the enjoyment of the privileges and benefits secured for them by this association, have hitherto turned a deaf ear to our appeals for their co-operation. That the Detroit meeting is going to be a success no one questions, but it will be a much greater success in point of numbers and influence if every nurseryman who ought to belong re- sponded to this invitation. A fee of $5 per year is exceedingly small com- pared with the benefits afforded by a membership. It is the expectation that a special railroad car will be chartered to con- vey the nurserymen of Rochester, N. T., and the immediate vicinty. Those interested should write E. S. Osborne of Charlton Nursery Company. Final particulars regarding special rates and special car parties will be contained in the "Announcement." In the meantime John Hall, secretary, 204 Granite building, Rochester, N. Y., will gladly respond to requests for fur- ther information concerning member- ship, etc. ■ Nursery Stock Interstate Resblpments. A number of notices of shipments of imported nursery stock returned by state inspectors bear a notation to the effect that the stock was reshipped to some other state prior to inspection and that the state inspector concerned was so notified, such notice apparently being given by the inspector who called to examine the goods. While the United States department of agri- culture wishes always to be advised of such reshlpments on the reports re- turned to us by state inspectors, it is requested that inspectors inform the persons making such reshlpments that it is their duty, under the law, to notify prior to such shipments both this department and the state inspector of the state to which the goods are forwarded, and that failure on their part to give either of said notices makes them liable to prosecution un- der the plant quarantine act. The notification by the state inspector on his return report to this department does not meet this legal reqviirement. This subject is fully covered in the fol- lowing paragraph quoted from regula- tion 8 of the "Rules and Regulations under the Plant Quarantine Act : Gen- ei-al, Including Nursery Stock :" Should a consignee named in such a notice (importer or broker's report to the department of agriculture and to the state inspector) ship or deliver for shipment to any other state, territory or district such nursery stock before it has been inspected by a duly au- thorized state, territorial or district in- spector or officer, he shall prior to such shipment give like notice to the secre- tary of agriculture and to the duly authoj-ized inspector or other officer of the state, territory, or district to which the ^nursery stock is to be reshipped. C. L. Marlatt, Chairman of Board. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Auffust Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.BOX 752, or 5 1 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITT ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE COIIIRD& JONES GO., West Grove, Penna. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shmbs and Vinei. Fall Line of Fmit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. NOW READY The only Real Indi= vidual Stock Catalog ever printed. With or without prices. Highly illustrated. New cover for each Nurseryman. You can add your specialties We Illustrate and print a Special Calaioz If preferred WE FURNISH FREE ALL THE CUTS. Gillies Litho & Ptg. Co. p. E. FELLOWS, Mgr. ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A. Home of 4 Color Process Printin? "Nearest to Nature' ari^E>E> S£>£>I>S Lb. 10 lbs. Concolor Fir $1 00 $ 7.50 DODglasFir 2.75 25.00 Hemlock 4.00 37.50 Engleman Spruce 3.50 30.00 Colo. Blue Spruce 3 75 35.00 Silver Cedar 50 3.50 JackPlne 3 50 30.00 Ponderosa Pine 1.75 15.00 Pitch Pine 3.00 25 00 WhltePine 2 50 20.00 Will supply Vi lb. at lb. rates: 5 lbs. at 10 satisfaction. Before offered to the trade they Order at once while supplies are available. Lb. 10 lbs. Scotch Pine $2.50 $20.00 Am. Arbor Vitae 2.75 25.00 European Larch 175 15.00 American Red Oak... (bu. $2.00) .25 1.00 Hard Maple 75 650 Wild Black Cherry 25 150 Catalpa Speclosa I.OO 7.50 Syringa Vulgaris 75 6.50 Rhus Glabra SO 4.00 Cotnus Paniculata 75 6.50 lb. rates; Vi bu. at bu. rates. Our seeds ^ive are fully tested for germination and purity. THE D. HILL COMPANY, g^p?. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Two years,'2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet: 4 to 5 feet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine, 12 to 18 inches. Two years, IH to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS THUNBERGIl. Transplanted, stocliy plants. 9 to 12 inches: 12 to 18 inches. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. I9I5' The American Florist. 35T THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 BUCKINGHAM PLACE, CHICAGO SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of DECORATIVE PLANTS, Etc. WINTER AND SPRING, 1915. FERNS Adiantum Cuneatum. 3-ln., at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Asplenium Nidus Avis, the Bird's Nest Fern. 4 In., at $6.00 per doz. Asplenium Nidus Avis, the Bird's Nest Fern. 5-in.. at $12.00 per doz. Asplenium Nidus, larger specimens, at $2.50 and $3.00 each. Assorted Fema for dishes, at J3.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS 2-ln., 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 3-ln., $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 5-ln.. $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 6-ln., $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 7-in., at 75c each; $9.00 per doz. 8-ln.. at $1.00 each; $12.00 per doz. 9-ln.. at $1.50 each; $18.00 per doz. Larger specimens, at $2.00, $2.50 and np each. Boston Ferns, banging baskets, at $1.00 each. Boston Ferns, banging baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Boston Ferns, extra large hanging baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Cyrtomlum Palcatum, 2.|n., at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 3-ln., at 60c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 4-ln., at $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Cyrtomlum Falcatum. 5-ln., at $2.50 per doz. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 6-ln., at 35c each; $4.00 per doz. Whltmani Ferns, 2-ln., at $4.00 per 100. Whitmani Ferns, 3-ln., at $1.00 per doz.: $8.00 per 100. Whltmani Ferns, 4in., at $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Whltmani Perns, 5ln., at $3.00 per doz. Whltmani Ferns, 5-ln., made np, at $3.00 per doz. Whltmani Ferns, 6-in., at $6.00 per doz. PALMS Areca Lutescens: 2-ln., at $1.20 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 3-ln., at $2.00 per doz. 41n., at $3.00 per doz. 6-ln., 18 to 24 in. high, at 75c; $9.00 per doz. Cocos Weddelllana: 3-ln., at $2.50 per doz. 2-ln., at $1.75 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA Size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-in., 4 8-in. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln., 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 15.00 4-ln.. 4-5 12-14-in. 4.50 35.00 6-ln., 5-6 15-18-ln. 6.00 50.00 7-ln., 6-7 30-32-ln. $ 2.60 8-ln., 6-7 48-ln. 7.00 8-ln. tubs, 6-7 60-ln. 10.00 9-ln. tubs, 7-8 72-in. 13.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA size Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 2-ln., 4 8-ln. $1.50 $12.00 3-ln., 4-5 8-10-in. 2.00 15.00 4-in.. 4-6 14-16-ln. 4.60 35.00 6-ln., 6-8 16-18-ln. $ 0.50 6.00 5-ln., eitra strong, .75 9.00 6-ln., 5-6 18-24-ln. l.OO 7-ln., 6-7 36-40-ln. 2.25 to $2.50 7-ln., 6-7 44-48-ln. 4.00 8-in.. 6-7 60-64-ln. 8.50 8-in., 6-7 64-88-ln. 9.00 9-ln., 6-7 72-ln. 11.00 9-in.. 7-8 80-84-ln. 12.00 9-ln., 7-8 84-88-ln. 15.00 KENTIA, MADE UP Belmoreana, 6-lD., 3-4 In a pot, at 50c and 76c each. Forsterlana: 7-in.. 24-30-ln. high, at $2.00 and $2.60 each. 8-ln. tubs. 38-ln. high, at $4.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 401n. high, at $5.00 each. 9-in. tubs, 48-ln. high, at $7.50 each. 9-ln. tubs, 52-6e-In. high, at $9.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 66-70-ln. high, at $12.00 each. 9-ln. tubs, 72-80-ln. high, at $15.00 each. 6-in., 3-4 In a pot. 20-24 In. high, at $1.25; $15.00 per doz. 6-In.. 3-4 In a pot. stronger, at $1.50; $18.00 per doz. 7-ln., 3-4 In a pot, at $2.50 each. Latanla Borbonica: 2-ln., at $5.00 per 100. 3-ln., at $10.00 per 100. 4-ln., made up. at 25c; $3.00 per doz. Phoenix Canarlensis: 7-ln., 24 In. high, at $1.50. 8-ln., 30 In. high, at $2.50. 9-ln., 48-50 In. high, at $6.00-17.00. 9-ln., 60-64 In. high, at $12.00. Extra large, 7 feet and more, at $40.00. PHOENIX RECLINATA Fine 3-ln. stock, at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Fine 4-ln. stock, at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., at $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 3-in., at $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 4-lii., at $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl. 3-ln., at $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 4-in., at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. BAY TREES standards: Price Stem Crown per pair 2 ft. 20-22-ln. $10.00 2 ft. 24-ln. 12.00 2 ft. 6 In. 2 ft. 12.00 3 ft. 2 ft. 12.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 3 In. 18.00 4 ft. 2 ft. 6 In. 20.00 2 ft. 6 In. 2 ft. 6 in. 20.00 4 ft. 3 ft. 25.00 4 ft. 3 ft. to 3 ft. 8 in. 30.00 BOXWOOD Bushes, 10-ln., at 25c; $3.00 per doz. Bushes, 12-ln., at 30c; $3.60 per doz. Bushes. 12-ln., extra heavy, 10 in. wide, at 40c; $4.80 per doz. Bushes, 15-in., at 60c; $8.00 per doz. Bushes, 18-in.. at $1.00. Bushes. 24-in., at $1.25. Pyramids, 30-ln., at $2.00. Pyramids. 36-ln., at $3.00. Pyramids, 3%-ft.. at $3.50. Pyramids, 4-ft., at $4.00. Standards. 2-ft. stem. 12-15-ln. crown, $2.00. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Araucarla Excelsa: 4-ln., at 50c; $6.00 per doz. Araucarla Excelsa Compacta: 5-ln., at $1.25 each. 6-ln., at $1.60 each. Araucarla Excelsa Glauca: 5-ln., at $1.25 each. Dracaena Fragrans: 31n., at $1.80 per doz. 4-in., at $3.00 per doz. 5-ln.. at $8.00 per doz. Dracaena Hybrlda Lord Wolseley, flue plants. 4-ln., at 60e. DRACAENA INDIVISA 2-ln., at $3.00 per 100. 3-ln., at 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 4-in.. at $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.00. 5-ln.. at $3.IX) per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 7-ln., at 50c and 75c each; 7-ln.. extra fine plants, at $1.00 each. Dracaena Lindenli, 4-ln.. at $6.00 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana. 3-ln., at $2.50 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-ln.. at $5.00 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-ln., at $7.00 per doz. Dracaena Termlnalls, floe plants, 6-ln., at 76c. FICUS ELASTICA We have a fine stock of these popular liouBe plants. 4-ln., at $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. fvln., at $4.20 per doz.; $34.00 per 100. 6-In.. at $6.00 per doz. Ficus Pandurata, 4-in., at 50c each. Ficus Pandurata, 5-ln., at 75c each. ricus Pandurata. 6-ln.. at $2.50 each. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, B-In., 3-4 leads. $3.00 per doz. Hydrangeas. Otaksa. 0 and 10-ln., extra strong, at 75c and $1.00 each. Hydrangeas, French rarletles, pink, white and blue mixed. Hydrangeas, 5-ln., at $2.40 per doz. IVY. ENGLISH 2-ln., at $2.60 per 100; $24.00 per 1.000. 4-ln.. bushy plants, with long vines, at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Laurocerasus Schipkaensls. evergreen orna- mental shrubs, at 75c each. Pandanus 'Feltchil, 3-ln., at $3.50 per doz. Pandanus Veltchli, 4-in., at $0.00 per doz. Pandanus Veltchli. 6-in., at $9.00 per doz. Petunias, double assorted or In separate col- ors, pure white and violet, at $3.00 per 100. Primula Obconica, 6-ln., at $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Snapdragons. Silver Pink, 4-ln., at $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Tradescantla Zebrlna, 2-ln., at $2.00 per 100. Tradescantla Zebrlna, 3-ln.. at $6.00 per 100. Tradescantla Zebrlna, 4-ln., at $8.00 per 100. Tradescantla Aibo-strlata, white striped, 2-lD.. at $4.00 per 100. Tradescantla Aibo-strlata, white striped. 4-ln., at $1.00 per doz.: $8.0n per 100. Verbenas, assorted, 2-in., at $3.00 per 100. Vincas. variegated, 2-ln.. at $3.00 per 100. Vlncas, variegated, 3-ln.. at $6.00 per 100. Vincas. variegated, 4-in., bushy, with long vines, at $10.00 per 100. BEDDING PLANTS Alternanthera Brllliantlssima, strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1,000. Alternanthera Aurea Nana, strong, benched plants, at $7.00 per 1,000. Coleus Golden Bedder. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Coleus Verschatfeltii. 2-ln., at $2.50 per 100. Coleus, Red and Yellow Pflster, at $2.50 per 100. Coleus Brilliancy, 2-in., at $3.50 per 100. Geraniums, Mme. Salieroi, 2-ln., at $2.50 per 1110. Geraniums, Mme. Salieroi. 3-ln., at $5.00 per 100. CANNAS— Divided Clumps Chas. Henderson, at $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Pennsylvania, at $2.00 per 100. Venus, at $2.00 per 100. Florence Vaughan, at $2.00 per 100. Anthony Crozy. at $2.50 per 100. Trltoma Pfltzeri, at $3.00 per 100. BULBS AND RHIZOMES CANNAS. See Bedding Plants. GLAIIOLITS. Mrs. Francis King, 1st size, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Mrs. Francis King, 2nd size, at $1.30 per 100; $12.00 per 1.000. Mrs. Francis King, 3rd size, at $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. America, 1st size, at $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Brenchleyensis. 1st size, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Best mixture. 1st size, at $1.30 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. Ismene Calathina. at $4.00 per 100. PEONIES For Spring or Fail delivery. Faust: Assorted pink, white and red. Strong, undivided clumps, at 30c and 35c each. Divided roots, with 2-3 eyes, at 10c each. Spiraea Gladstone, strong clumps, at $1.50 per doz. Spiraea Peach Blossom, at $2.00 per doz. Trltoma Pfltzeri, see Bedding Plants. HARDY VINES Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis Veltchli), pot- grown, 4-ln., $1.50 per doa. Arlstolocbla Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe), big clumps with 5 to 6 vines, at 40c each. Clematis Jackmani, strong plants. Id 6-Id. pots, at 35c each. Lonlcera. trumpet vine, or boDeysackle. white, red and yellow, at 60c each. 358 The American Florist. Mar. <5. Cannas, New Roses, Ferns, Etc. Allemania Buttercup Chas. Henderson 2 50 Comte de Sachs 2 50 David Haruiri 3 50 Egandale 3 50 Florence Vau^an 3 50 Per 100 Per 1000 A. Conard $12 Go $luo 00 NEW CANNA FIREBIRD, Th^ •'^st red-flowered, green leaved canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 Per KG Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 ..$2 50 $20 00 Frederick Senary $3 50 $30 00 Mrs. ...5 00 40 00 Hungarla, $2 dozen 18 00 20 00 King Humbert 4 00 35 00 20 00 Long Branch 5 00 45 00 30 00 Louisiana 2 50 20 00 30 00 Mad. Crozy 3 00 25 00 30 00 Milwaukee 3 50 30 00 ROSE PLANTS, Grafted and Own Root. 2H inch O. R. Per 100 Geo. Elgar, New Yellow Cecile Brunner $15 00 Hoosier Beauty, The New Red Rose Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Shell Pink Sport of Shawver 30 00 New White Shawyer :» 00 Per 1000 Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $65 00 For 3V^ inch plants wanted Choice Ferns. Assorted Ferns for Dishes— doz. Per lOO Per looo A choice assortment, oxir selection of varieties, 2H-inch $0 50 $ 3 00 $ 25 W Mrs. Carl Kelsey 3 50 30 00 New Chicago 10 00 90 00 Queen Charlotte 3 50 30 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 3 60 30 00 Venus 3 50 30 00 Wyoming 3 oo 25 00 THE UP-TO-DATE AND POPULAR VARIETIES. pots 2^2 inch pots Grafted O. R. Grafted Per 100 Per lOf 0 Per 1000 $25 00 Killarney Brilliant $ 6000 $110 00 36 00 Sunburst 65 00 100 00 100 00 130 00 120 00 120 00 120 00 36 00 35 00 Per 1000 $130 00 110 00 Boston Ferns- 3-inch pots .. 4-inch pots... 5-inch pots. Each .$0 15 25 40 6-inch pots 75 7-inch pots 1 00 8-inch pots , 125 Doz. $125 2 50 4 50 8 00 10 00 14 0(1 Francis Scott Key 100 00 Ophelia. 100 00 Hadley 80 00 Prince E. C. de Arenberg 65 00 Milady 65 00 at planting time write for special quotations. Carnation Cuttings. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Alice $12 00 Ctiampion 6 00 Enchantress 3 00 Gloriosa 3 00 Good Cheer 12 00 Herald 3 50 Matchless 6 00 Pink Sensation 12 00 Philadelphia 3 K) Rosette 3 00 White Enchantress 3 00 White Wonder 3 00 Per 100 $ 800 20 00 35 00 60 00 76 00 100 (10 Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses; Western Springs, n. Per 1000 $100 00 60 00 25 00 25 00 100 00 30 00 50 00 100 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 New York A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, CONN. J/eniion tlie AmeTican Florist when writinrj. Oklahoma aty. TRADE FAIR DESPITE BAD WEATHER. Business continues fairly good right along, in spite of the fact of rainy weather, and wet Saturdays seem to be the rule now-adays, taut almost every- >)ody in this town has a telephone in the home, and that makes shopping more convenient. One florist here believes ■business is not at all seriously affected by stormy weather. Stock coming in from northern markets is showing splendid quality; especially, is there a marked improvement seen in all kinds of roses. NOTES. The quarterly meeting of the Okla- homa State Society of Florists -was held in the Lee Huckins Hotel. March 1. The seed business is beginning to show activity, as the planting of truck gardens is commencing. S. S. B. Spirit Lake, Ia. — Judson M. Klein has completed a new greenhouse, 20x70 feet, which is being used for gera- niums and other bedding plants. This makes him have about 10,000 squari' feet of glass. Mr. Klein says about four years ago he had one sm.all huilding, 18x00 feet, and now has added this much more during the past three years. He says business is getting better each year. Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Adlantum Croweanum, 5-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, :;5c; 4-in. pot, 26c. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Bougainvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots well trimmed, $15.00 per 100. Cibotium Schiedei, 6-in. pot plants, 75 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Genista Racemosa, fine shape for Easter, 4 in. $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 2l'i in. pot plant, $2.50 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otal-in., 3. 4 and 5-In.. 4c, 6c, 15c and 35c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St.. Uncoln. Neb. Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings, $5 per 1.000; transplanted at $7.50. Harry Bailey, R. F. D. No. 6. Los Angeles, Calif. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2^-in.. $2 per 100. Jos, H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2^-lnch. $2 per 100; $5 per 300. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspl llstras, green, 5-iP. pots. 10-12 leaves, $1 each; variegated. 5-Ip. pots. 10-12 leaves, $1.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. ASTERS. REMEMBER!! I am the ORIGINATOR of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMDM. De- scriptive circular oo applicutiop. Four colors: white, pink, lavender and purple. Price, 1,000 seeds. 50c, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, 111. AZALEAS. Azaleas, all the leading varieties, from 65c to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 Ins., bushy, 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; $35 per 100. HInodeglrl, 15 to IS Ins.. $1.50 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Azaleas, all colors, $1 to $1.50, C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln Neb. BAY TREES. BAY TREES Standards: Stem Crown 2 feet. 20-22-in. 2 feet. 24-in. 2 ft. 0 in. 2 ft. 3 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 2 ft. 3 In. 4 ft. 2 ft. 6 in. 2 ft. 5 in. 2 ft. 6 in. 4 ft. 3 ft. 4 ft. Price per pair $10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 16.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 3 ft. to 3 ft. 6 in. 30.00 THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago Bay trees, standards and pyramids: all sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Bay trees, crowns, pyramids and ponies. Au- gust Rolker & Sons, 61 Barclay St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, $18 per 100; $150 per 1.000. Begonia Mellor. $25 per 100; $200 per 1.000. Strong young plants from leaf cuttings. May and June delivery. Secure your stock from the originators. Quality is our aim. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood. Cincin- nati, Ohlo^ BECbNIA LUMINOSA, fine 4-inch In bloom, 10c; fine 3-lnch, bud and bloom, 7c: good 2-inch, 2c. ERFORDII. transplanted seedlings. 75c per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. Begonia Luralnosa. 4-in.. 15c each. C. H. Frey. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Rex Begonia, 2V4-In., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Begonias, fiowerlng, 3%-In.. $8 per 100; $76 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, bushes: 10-ln.. 25c each; $3 per doz.; 12-!n.. 30c each; $3.60 per doz.; 12-Ip.. heavy, 10 ins. wide. 40c each; $4.80 per doz.; 15-In., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 18-ln., $1 each; 24-ln., $1.25. Pyramids, 30 in.. $2 each; 36-in., $3 each; 3% ft., $3.50 each; 4 ft.. $4 each. Standards, 2-ft. stem.' 12-15-in. crown, $2 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Bucklpg- bam Place, Chicago. Boxwood, bush shaped, 12-inch, 25c: 18-In.. 45c: 30-ln.. $2. Pyramid shape, 36-in., $1.75: 42-ip., $2.25; 48-ln.. $3.25. Globe shaped. IS by 18 Inches. $3. The Stores & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft.. $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2: 3% ft., $2.50. -Standard shape 14x14 Inch. $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 Inch. $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes. 15-in., 3.'5c each. P. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standards, pyramids and bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. JnllUB Roehrs Co., Rntherford, N. J. BUIiBS. Bulbs, Begonias, tuberous rooted giant flower- ing varieties: Singles — white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 40? per doz.; $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1,000; mixed. 35c per doz.; $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Doubles — white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 50c per doz.; $3.60 per 100; $30 per 1.000; mixed, BOc per doz.: $3 per 100: $28 per 1,000. Lily bulbs: Album, 8-9-inch, $12 per 100; Auratum, 9- 11-lnch, $10 per 100; Rubrum, 8-9-inch, $6 per 100; 9-11-inch. $9 per 100. Tuberoses: True dwarf Pearl, mammoth, 6-8-inch, $15 per 1,000; flrst size, 4-6-inch. $8.50 per 1,000; medium, 8- 4-inch. $5 per 1.000. Caladium Esculentum, 6- 7-inch. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 7-9-lnch, $3.50 per lOO; $30 per 1.000; 9-11-lnch, $3.50 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cold storage Lilies: L. Gl- ganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $16 per case; 8-10-inch. 225 to case, $16 per case: 9-10-lnch. 200 to case, $20 per case. Lil. Rubrum, 8-9- inch, 170 to case, $10 per case; 9-11-inch. 100 to case, $9 per case. Vaughap's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, tuberous rooted begonias, single: la Ive separate colors, 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; iouble: Five separate colors. 60c per doz.; $4.60 jer 100. Caladium, fancy leaf. $2.25 per doz.; H5 per 100. Gladiolus, America, $1.40 per 100; ;i2 per 1,000; Augusta, $1.60 per 100; $14 per 1,000; Francis King, $1.60 per 100: $14 per 1.000; Chicago White, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., 'Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, gianteum and manlflcum. For prices see advertisement on froPt cover. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Bof- falo. N. Y. Bulbs, Lillum GIganteum, size 7-9 per 100, $6.50; case of 300. $16.50; size 9-10 per 100, $10.50; case of 200. $20. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-2.^'> W. Madlsnn St.. Chicago. Bulbs, complete assortment of summer flower- ing. Joseph Breck & Sons. Corporation, 47-54 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. Bulbs, L. Glganteums. 8-9-inch; 8-10-lncb: 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs, caladium. 4.000 extra large bulbs. In 41 named sorts. $10 per 100. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa. Fla. Bulbs, S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Bet* Bldg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Cbas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CAXNAS. Cannas. dry roots. 2 to 3 eyes. King Hnm- hert. Queen Charlotte. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Richard Wallace, Souv. de A. Crozy, Gladiator, Venus, Kate Gray, Jean Tissot, I'epnsylvanla. Egandale. David Harum, $2.60 per 100; $22 per 1.000. Mme. Berat, Pre«. Me.vers, $2 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. CANNAST^Frong tubers. 3 to 5 eyes, as fol- lows: King Humbert, $2.50 per 100; Pennsyl- vania. Betsy Ross. Louisiana and Florepce Vaughan. at $1.60 per 100: $12 per 1,000. Less 10 per cent for cash with order. ELITCH- LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Cannas. divided clumps, Chas. Henderson, $2. .10 per 100. Pennsylvania. $2. Venus, $2. Florepce Vaughan. $2. Anthony Crozy, $2.50. The Goo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Buckingham Place, rhicago. Cannas. headquarters for all leading vari- eties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cannas. 2-in.. $2 per 100: $18.60 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100: $25 ner 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. II You Do Not Find Whal You Need In Our Ready Reterence Department, Write lis About It 362 IHE American I'lorist. Mar. <5. Cannas, dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes. AUemanla, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Bedder, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, Hose, etc., $1.25 per 100. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Canuas, King Humbert, dormant roots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100; 4-ln., $8 per 100. W. W. Coles. Ivokomo, Ind. CABNATIPys. 400.000 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ready for immediate delivery. Strong, healtliy stock in the following varieties. OR- DER NOW: Per 100 Per 1000 Champion $6.00 $50.00 .Matchless 6.00 50.00 Peerless Pink 6,00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50. Ou Princess Dagmar 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.0n 25.00 Pink Delight 3.00 25.00 Enchantress Supreme o.On 25.00 Benora 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 2.50 20.0(1 Northport 2.50 20.00 Conquest 2.50 20.00 Gloriosa 2.50 20.00 Herald 2.50 20.01) Commodore 2.50 20.00 Beacon 3.00 26.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARN.\TION CO., JOLIBT, ILL. Carnations, rooted cuttings, clean, healthy and stocky: Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress, white $3.00 $25.00 Enchantress, pink 3.00 25.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Wlnsor 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 6.00 45.00 Champion 5.00 45.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 35.00 Herald 4.00 35.00 Benora 4.00 35.00 ERNEST KOBER, WILMETTE, ILL. CARNATIONS— ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Washington 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Bonfire 2.00 18.00 Victory 2.00 18.00 WIBTOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 75,000 EXTRA FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. Finest in the land. Big value for your money. Buy from us and you can rest assured that you are getting the best. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $2.50 $18.00 White Enchantress 2.50 18.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 SINNER BROS. 56 East Randolph St. Chicago, HI. Carnations. Pink Sensation and Good Cheer, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Champion and Philadelphia, $6 per 100; $50 per l,00n. Yel- low Prince. Yellowstone, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. White Wonder. White Enchantress, Rosette, White Perfection, Enchantress. Benora. Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOi), Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink En- chantrses, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward. White Perfection. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Herald, Josie Merle. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Philadelphia, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Washington, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we have ever had of the NOVEL- TIES and STANDARDS. Write for prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY. MADISON, N. J. Carnations, Alice, Good Cheer, Pink Sensa- tion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. En- chantress, Gloriosa, Philadelphia, Rosette, White Enchantress, White Wonder, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Herald, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Cbl- cago and New York. Carnations, Champion, Philadelphia, $0 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Wlnsor, $20 per 1,000. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1,000. Gorgeous, $6 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Carnation Alice, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher. Ellis. Mass. Carnations. Wood Bros., FIshklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMU-M ROOTED CUTTINGS. Select what you want from the following list aiul let us have your order as early as possible. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 15.00 Alice .Salomou 3.50 30.00 .Noamah 3.00 25.00 .\licc Uyron 2.00 15.00 Clias. Razor 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Croklen Glow 2.00 15.00 Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 15.00 Roman Gold 2.00 15.00 Yellow Eaton 2.00 15.00 -Nagoya 2.50 20.00 PINK. Uuaka 2.00 15.00 .imorita 2.00 15.0nSCELLANEOUS. Cyaceine Flower Coloring, St. Patrick green, yellow, blue, orange, pink. American Beauty, 20c per qt., 6 for $1. C. R. Cranston, 14» Orchard St., Auburn, R. I. Catalogue printing. Gillies Litho. & Ptg. Co.. Rochester, N. Y. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jennlng'e. Improved Iron Gutters. Dilier. Caskey & Keen. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Bvana Co.. Richmond. Ind. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 600. $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, dlCTerent sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards. effle» railings and all fancy works, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland. Ohio. Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. I9I5- The American Florist. 366 Little Wonder Rose Nozzle 35 Cents Each. Morton Grove. III.. Feb. 19. 1915. Garland Mfg. Co.. Des Plaines. 111. Gentlemen:— The sprayioff nozzles you supplied us do the work they were intended for in a very satisfactory manner aod I am surprited that they are not more commonly used. Sincerely yours, Poehlmann Bro?. Co. Per A. F. Poehlmann, Sec'y. GARLAND MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Garland Cast Iron Greenhouse Gutters. fireenhonse Material Snaps Supply TOur Deeds from the enormous stocks of theworld's largest Buildios: Material Department. Reap the benefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittings, glass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our eagineering service. We employ experts to solve yoar beating problems. Specimen Offerings from Oar Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Chicago. ZJ-41 — Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar, size lHi2h 100 running ft t 2.85 XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sadb Bar, size lHj2h. 100 running ft 2.80 XJ-43 — Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- bouses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000ft., bd.meai. 19.00 ZJ-44 — No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rough or 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. meas 27.00 U-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash. IH-in. x3ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each 99 U-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied'in glass, 12 or more, each 1.5( XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use: lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18-gauge wire; per roll $1.90to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-hand Heating Bailers in any desired size. Very lowest prices. HARBIS BROTHERS COMFANT. Owners Chicago Honse Wrecking Co... SBth and Iron Sts.. Cblco^ MenUon the American Florist when writing. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SIARP, PARTRID6E & CO. cmcAoo. njjMois. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing. iilabert'a Zbae Clasiiis Polata. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. H and ^ inch. Perlb.40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's 8sed Stora Chicago New York Mention the American Florist when writing. Everything for die Greenhouse J. C. MONlNfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YOU 902 BUcMbwIi Si. Unjon Cwlral bit BlJg. MartriJte BUc R .««. S I .n. M «^ OF HIGH Doners GRADE For GREENHOUSES See Our CataloRiie. H^fwa'te? 6IBLIN & CO., Utiea, N. Y. A "RED DEVIL" FLIER ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. A little 4-inch drop forged steel tool that is far superior to a shears for cutting bouquet wires or any fine wire. It is tested to cut the finest silk insulation and is a plier you will appreciate. It's just one "Red Dcvll** tool you should have Ask your hardware man for "Red Devil," No. 622, 4-inch. He has or will get it for you. If not send us his name and fifty cents and one only sample pair will be sent you postpaid. Smith & Hemenway Co., •^^e'nS?" vh. a. (We make "Red Devil" Glass Cutters The kind you want., "Red Devil" No. 622 KROESCHELl BOILER Made of Fire Box Flange Plate Can Not Crack Water Space in Front, Sides and Back The Most Popular Boiler Made SEND FOR CAT.^LOGUE Kroeschel! Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. I Mention the American Florist when writing. A. HERRMANN, Oapt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prlcei — 404412 East 34th St, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating ^r^- SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO 366 The American Florist. Mar. 6. EstabUshed 1765 FOR ••I'OTr l-,XJOK.»» USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR A CKNTURT AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. 2000 IH In. cr«te, $6.00 1900 2 4.88 U00 2M 5.25 1S002H 6.00 10003 5.00 800 3H 5.80 5004 4.50 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can ba shipped at an boor's notice. Price per crate: " " 456 4H-in., crate, $5.24 320 5 '• 4.51 210 5i4 " 3-78 144 6 •' 3.16 120 7 ■■ 4.20 60 8 '■ 3.00 HILFIH8ER BROS. POTTERY, '5?„"%^* ADdnst Rolker & Soim, 51 Barclay St., New York City Aftenti. Oar Specialty: Lonf Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, • - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Farposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for them. Samples free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best Pot and the Best Prices Write C.C.PollworthCo.,'^*^' Mention the American Florist when writing iESSa RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we hare to offer. We use notbiDg: but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea POts, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANISVILLS, O. Ctilcario Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. Flo-wer and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof.^ CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don't Break, .^ j ... • . j n ■ u Cost Little. Snippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin express charges. SAeWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing. Wagner Plant Boxes. «re the be«t and cheapest in the market for palms, borwood.bay trees, etc. They are attractive in desifiro, strong and durable suit- able for either indooror outdoor use. Made of cypress which ciTes them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles uul sizes. Writs for prices^ Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing. riie Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SFKCIALTY WRITE rOR PRICES. 927 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. DKEER'S Florist Soecialtles. New Brand. NewStyle. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths uptoSOOfi.withoutseam or joint. Ut HOSE for thi FLORIST ?4-inch, per (t., 15 c* Keel of son ft. " 14Hc 2Reel3, ICOOft.. •• 14 c Vzinch " 13 c Reels. 500 ft., " 12^20 Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON. Manofactiirers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Hemdon St, CHICAGO Standard Flowerpots Porosity and Strenrth Unsurpaased. Write for prieca. A. F. KOHR ZBS4^B«-aiS N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO ^9^5- The American Florist. 367 LIQUID =i< 40% Nicotine. 81b. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 Mb. can 1.50 Vi-lb. can 50 ^^ NICO-FUME }\ PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrios. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart. $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart. 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined (or San Jose and various sc^le on trees and hardy stock, and various bliehts which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumieatinff or '^^porizing. Quart. $1.50. Gallon. $4.50. If you cannot obtain our prodncts from jroor local dealer send us your order and we win ship immediately throu^ out nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Gio. A. Bdrniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. FLETCO PAPER POTS THE POT THAT NEEDS NO BOTrOM The standard for shipping small plants. Best and cheapest paper pot made. 3000 or more, 2-In„ at $1 10 per 1000 3000 or more, 2'4-ln., at 1.20 per 1000 SOOOormore, 2^)-in.,at 1.30 per 1000 3000 or more, 3-in., at 2.00 per 1000 Standard Clay Pot Sizes. WHY PAY MORE. F. W. FLETCHER fi CO., Auburndale, Boston, Mass. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aak Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. These simple symbols spell CERTAIN SUCCESS CLAY'S FERTILIZER, the Standard Plant Food, is Safe, Sure, Quick — yet Continuous — in Action, and Economical. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample doEen by mail. SI. 25. I. H. KRAMER k SON, Cedar Rapids, la. Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES TO USE M/INCIRES Dry, clean, convenient highly concentrated. Sheep or Cattle MANURES Pulverized or Shredded Each kind separate and pure. The best for all greenhouse, field and landscape uses. Ask your supply man for ThePulverized Manure Co. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. A STIC A USE IT wow. tF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W.BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of axpao- sioD and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Brolcen glass easily removed withotti breaking of other class, as occurs with hard putt7. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. 368 The American Florist. Mar. 6. Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... Ill AllenJ K 341 Alpha Floral Co.... 343 Amencan Spawn Co 354 Amliog E CCo 337 Anderson S A 343 Angermueller G H. 339 Aphine Mfg Co 367 Archias Floral Co.. 346 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 342 .\8chniann Godfrey. 351 Atlanta Floral Co... 344 Badeley, Riedel & Meyer 341 Barnard W W Co.. 349 Bassett&Washburn „ 332 360 Baumer AugrR 343 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bauscherjohn 345 Beaven E A 337 Begerow's 344 Berber Bros 338 Bernins H G 339 Blackistone Z D... 345 Bodger J & Sons Co 349 Boland J B Co 343 BoIgianoJ&Sont354 355 Bragg Ross 343 Bramley & Son 346 Brant SD 352 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 348 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 344 Brown A J Seed Co. 348 Brown Bros & Co.. 346 Bruns H N 349 Brunnings 350 Bryan AlonzoJ 352 Buchbinder Bros... 342 Buckbee H W 346 BudlongJA..332 336 337 330 Burpee W A & Co.. 349 Caldwell the Woods man Co 338 California Florists.. 346 Camp Conduit Co .. 367 Carnation Sup Co.. Ill Chicago Flower Growers Assn.... 335 Chicago House Wrecking Co 365 Clark E B Seed Co. 350 Clarke's Sons O 345 Clay & Son 3b7 Cleyeland Cut Flower Co 345 Coles WW 350 ijonard & Jones Co. 356 Cooke Geo H 343 Cowee W J 364 Coy H C Seed Co... 350 Craig RobtCo 351 Cranston C R 336 Critchell C E 338 Cunningham Jos H. 351 OardsCbas 344 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 356 Denton Floral Co .. 346 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 366 Oietscb A & Co IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&SonsCo 350 Dreer H A347 351 366 367 Duerr Chas A 346 Duluth Floral Co... 34b Dunlop John H 345 Eagle Wire Works. IV Edwards Fold Box. 368 Emmans Geo M 355 Erne& Klingel 337 Evans Co The J A.. 368 Eyres H G 345 Fischer Alfred C... 341 Fish Henry Seed Co 350 Fisher Peter 358 Fletcher F W 367 Flower Growers Corporation 337 Florists' Hail Assn. Ill Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 341 Ford William P 340 Frank Floral Co.... 335 Franzen FO 353 Freeman Mrs J B... 346 Frey CH 328 346 Frey & Frey 345 Friedman 343 Froment HE 341 Furrow & Co 346 Galvin Thos F 345 Garland Mfg Co.... 365 Gasser J M Co 345 Giblin& Co 365 Gillies Litho & Ptg Co 356 Gorham & Limpus. 364 Graham A & son... 343 Grand Rapids Floral Co 346 Grasselli Chemical Co 367 GudeBros 344 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 341 Hardesty &Co 343 Harley Pottery Co.. 366 Hart George B 341 Haven Seed Co The 349 Heacock Jos Co 360 HeinI John G & Son 346 Henderson A&Co... I Henderson Lewis.. 346 Herr Albert M 359 Herrmann A 365 Hess & Swoboda... 344 Hews A H &Co.... 366 Hilfinger Bros 366 Hill DNurs Co 356 Hoerber Bros 337 Hollywood Gardens 343 Holm & Olson 344 Holton & Hunkel , Co 339 Home Cor School... 355 Horticultural Adv.. 352 Horticultural Print Co The 355 Hurfl Edgar F 350 IckesBraunMillCo III Igoe Bros 368 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 368 Isbell S M & Co... 350 Jackson & Perkins.. 356 Johnston &C0TJ.. 343 Jones Percy 334 Joy Floral Co 346 Kasting WFCo ... I Keller Geo & Sons. 366 Keller Sons J B 346 Kellogg Geo M 345 Kelway & Son 350 Kennicott Bros Co. 337 Ky Tobacco Pro Co 367 Kerr R C Floral Co 346 Kervan Co The 341 Kessler Wm 341 King Construct Co. 365 Kohr A F 366 Komada Bros 368 Kramer I N &Son.. 3b7 KroeschellBrosCo. 365 Kruchten John 337 Kuehn C A 339 Kuhl Geo A 353 Kyle & Foerster.... 337 LaCrosse Floral Co. 344 Landreth Seed Co.. 349 LangFlo&NurCo. 346 Lange A 343 LeboriusJJ 345 Lechner Bros 350 Leedle Floral Co ... 351 Leonard Seed Co... 349 Lockland Lum Co.. Ill Loechner & Co 349 Lovett JT 356 McCallum Co 336 McConnell Alex.... 343 McCray RefrigCo.. 342 McDonald Fou'dry. 365 McHutchison & Co, 349 McNetf-Swenson Co 336 Matthews the Flo'st 343 MatthewsonJ E .... 344 May &C0LL 344 Meconi Paul 341 Memphis Flo Shop. 346 Metairie Ridge Nurs 343 Mette Henry 354 Moninger J C Co.... 365 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 310 Moore. Hentz & Nash 340 Morehead Mfg Co... Ill SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. sure preventative of glassslipping. Effective on large or small glau. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 6936 Perm Ave.. near Hlgbland. PltUbartfti.ra. Morris Floral Co... 352 Muir Craig 345 Murray Samuel 344 Myers Florist 346 Nat Flo B of Trade. 368 Nelson Hugh H.... 341 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 341 Nicotine Mfg Co 3o7 Niessen Leo Co 338 Ostertag Bros 345 Palez Paul M 346 Palmer W J & Son . 344 Park Floral Co 344 Peacock Dahlia Farms 359 PedrickG R&Son. 350 Peirce E Allan 366 Peters & Reed Poty 366 Phillips Bros 346 Pierce FO Co 367 Pierson A N (Inc).. 358 Pierson F R Co.. I .353 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 348 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 346 Pillsbury I L 368 Podesta&Baldocchi 345 Poehlmann Bros Co 330 331 Pollworth C C Co I 339 366 Portland Flo Store. 345 Pulverized Manure Co 367 Pyfer A'T & Co.... 333 Kaedlein Basket Co 342 Randall A L Co.... 337 Randolph & Mc- Clements 343 368 Rawlings Elmer.... 352 Ready Reference... 361 Reed & Keller 368 Regan Ptg House... 3^6 Reid Edw 338 Rein berg Geo... 337 352 Reinberg Peter. .333 360 Reuter&Son SJ... 343 Rice Bros 339 Rice Co. M 341 Robinson J C Seed Co 350 RockWmLFlwr Co 346 Rohnert Waldo 350 Rolker Aug & Sons. 356 Routzahn Seed Co . 349 Rueffet Arthur 350 Rusch G&Co 339 Rye George 346 SchilderBros 349 Schiller, the Florist. 346 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son. 368 SchlingMax 344 Schmidt J C 359 Schwake Chas & Co 340 SeftonMfgCo 342 Sharp Partridge & Co 365 Sheridan Walter F. 341 Siebrecht George C 341 Simon & Son I N... 351 Simmons & Son 346 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 350 Situation & Wants.. 327 SkidelskySS&Co... 350 Small J H&Sons... 343 Smith A W&Co... 345 SmithE D&Co 359 Smith & Fetters Co .343 Smith & Hemenway 365 Smith Henry 346 Smith Wm C Flo Co 339 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder FR 341 South Park Flo'l Co II St. Louis Seed Co.. 350 Storrs & Harrison 328 352 358 StumppGEM 345 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 365 Syracuse Pot'rv Co. 366 Tampa Floral Co .. .350 Thompson J D Carnation Co I 359 Thorburn J M & Co 349 TottyChasH 351 Traendly&Schenck 341 United Cut Flwr Co 341 Vaughan AL&Co. 335 Vaughan's Seed Store I 353 355 358 365 366 Vick'sSonsJ 350 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I Wagner Park Cons. 366 WaiteF W 368 Walker F Co 343 Wallace F D IV Weber FH 344 Weiland M 345 Weiland& Risch... 359 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 349 Whilldin Pottery Co 366 Whitted Floral Co.. 343 Wietor Bros 334 337 Willens Cons Co. .. Ill Wittbold G Co. .343 357 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenaon 346 Wood Bros 359 Woodruff&SonsSD 350 Yokohama Nurs Co 350 Young A L&Co... 341 Young John 340 Young & Nugent... 343 Zech & Mann... 336 337 Ziska Jos 337 Zvolanek Anton C. 350 KOMADA BROTHERS Florists' Wire Work SPECIAL DESIGNS TO ORDER Send for our illustrated catalogue. 1 008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. 4-I13.OI1. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Stzei. Tell Ds Tour Wants. ILUNOIS PIPE a MTG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, HI. REED & KELLER^ 122 W. 25tll St., K >W YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 C Ocnbom St.. CHICAOO Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe Best support ou market P«t.Jnly27, W. M«Tl7.'98 GALVANIZED WIRI ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befora ordering elsewhere. fnmn SUmMiil GianiilMd IGO£ BROS. 61-73 MetropoUtan Ave. BKOOKLTN, N. T. ■5 CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J / ► TVO not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to US at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 56 PDra STR£KT : NKW YORK No loBsityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLKS 3Sc per inOO: 30(10 for $1.00, Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. SmHnrtHeld. Matt Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Siapli We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along withoot them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c ; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBUKT Galeibnra. ni. The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3000 PostpaidSaniple Free F. W. WAITE. 85 Belmont Ave . Springtield, Mass. Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Machine Go. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, INB. Write for catalog. 'LORIST BmBrica is "the Prow of the UesbbIi tbBrefiay be mnre comfort Rmidships, but vjb are the £rst to touch Unknaa/n Ssaa." Vol. XLIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 13, 1915. No. 1397 TKe American Florist Established 1S85. Copyright 1914. by American Florist CompaDT. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. U, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Pdblished Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7466. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subs;ription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc., A mericanFlorist Co.. 440 S.Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Patrick Welch. Boston. Mass., President; Dan MACKORiE.San Francisco. Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York. Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Butfalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif., August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition, Boston. Mass , March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn., President: Robt. Pyle, West- Grove. Pa.. Vice President. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill on-Hudson. N. Y., Secretary. Spring Number Next Week Mail Advts. Now. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Executive Committee Meeting, Ctiicago, Marcti 1-2. Secretary Young's Report. The meeting of tlie executive board of directors of the S. A. P. & O. H. was held at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, March 1-2, 1015, President Patrick Welcli in the chair at all sessions. The following were in attendance through- out the two days' sessions : Patrick Welch, president, Boston, Mass.; John Young, secretary. New York; Wm. F. Kasting, treasurer, Buffalo, N. Y. Ex- president Theodore Wirth, of Minneap- olis, and the following named direc- tors: Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; August Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; J. A. Peter- son, Cincinnati, O.; Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; R. C. Kerr, Hous- ton, Tex.; also the following members under affiliation : Samuel J. Goddard, president of the American Carnation Society; Irwin Bertermann, president Florists' Telegraph Delivery; George Burton, president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia; H. H. Bartsch, presi- dent of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. The board, besides the usual routine matters coming up at the annual meeting, had before it arrange- ments for the Thirty-first annual meet- ing of the S. A. F. & O. H. to be held in San Francisco, August 17-19, 1015, and also the fourth n.'^tional flower show which is to be held in Philadel- phia, Pa., March 25 to April 2, 1010. The national f]ower show committee held its own session, but certain im- portant matters considered by it were referred to the general board of the S. A. F. for approval. The reception by the Chicago florists of the S. A. F. executive board, the national flower show committee and the board of directors of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery was most hospitable and elaborate. Notwithstanding the courtesies tendered by the Chicago flo- rists, the board tran-sacted a great amount of detail business, its sessions were harmonious, and the results of its deliberations cannot fail to be beneficially felt throughout the coming year. Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif.; Wallace R. Pierson, president of the American Rose Society, and Harry A. Bunyard, president of the New York Florists' Club, were un- avoidably absent, to the regret of all. Mr. MacRorie telegraphed and also wrote the board explaining his ao- sence and stating that he expected to attend the flower show in New York on March 17. He advised that Superin- tendent John McLaren, San Francisco, is now preparing ground for a fine con- vention garden. Mr. MacRorie's cor- respondence indicates that he is vigor- ously at work and that the San Fran- cisco meeting will be up to the usual standard of the S. A. F. and probably have some additional peculiarly Cali- fornia features that will render it most attractive. Charles W. Johnson, secretary of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, called the attention of the board to the annual meeting and exhibition of the C. S. A. to be held at Cleveland, Ohio, November 10-14, 1015; also exhibit un- der auspices of the C. S. A. in con- junction with the gardeners and flo- rists of the Pacific coast to be held next fall at the Panama-Pacific Inter- national exposition, .San Francisco, on dates not yet determined and asking for co-operation from the S. A. P. He predicts that the exhibitions will be a big success. A communication was received from the pathologist. Prof. H. H. Whetzel, which was referred to the programme committee. The report of Treasurer Kasting showed the finances in good omdition and an increased reserve fund on hand. On motion of Mr. Kast- ing a committee of three, consisting of John Young, New York; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., was appointed on trade exhibi- tion to be held in con.iunction with the S.an Francisco meeting, to report as to rates for space, etc. This commit- tee recommended the adoption of the same rules that prevailed at the ex- hibition at the convention in Boston and that the same 40 cents per square foot be charged for space, which on motion of S, J. Goddard was concurred 370 The American Florist. Mar. ij. in. A motion was adopted to dispense with the reading of essays at the San Francisco meeting, but to invite a lim- ited number of prominent people to prepare such essays, the same to be furnished in advance of the meeting in time for publication in the various trade papers. On motion of ex-Presi- dent Wirth a committee of five on pro- gramme was appointed consisting of John Young, chairman, New York; Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco. Calif.; August Poehlmann, Chicago; Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass., and George Burton, Philadelphia, Pa. At Monday afternoon's session the •correspondence of Daniel MacRorie was received and on motion of Irwin Bertermann it was referred to the proper committee, with thanks to Mr. MacRorie. Some members of the board present stated that they had good rea- son to know and they believed that ho- tel rates in San Francisco would not be excessive or above the ordinary sched- ule prevailing at other times than dur- ing the exposition. On motion of Mr. Nicholson the chair appointed the fol- lowing committee on publicity : George Burton, president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, chairman; Irwin Ber- termann, president of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. A resolution was presented from the na- tional flower show committee, the de- tails of which cannot be made public at this time, but which will have an important bearing upon the success of the national flower show which Past President George Asmus in presenting the report of the national flower show committee, predicted would be far ahead of any previous national show. The chairman of the national flower show committee, George Asmus, pre- sented for the consideration of the board his plans in general. These re- ceived the hearty approval and unani- mous endorsement of the board, and Mr. Asmus was highly complimented upon his careful attention to all details looking to the most eflicient manage- ment of the national flower show. Messrs. Wirth and Hess were appoint- ed auditing committee to pass xipon the reports of the secretary and treas- urer, and they reported that the ac- counts were correct and in first-class shape, also making some detailed rec- ommedations, which were adopted. The usual routine appropriations came up for action and after thorough dis- cussion were duly acted on and suit- able appropriations made. R. C. Kerr reported quite at length in regard to the energetic work he has been doing in Texas in the shape or organizing. In the course of this re- port he referred to the possibility of the organization of sectional associa- tions. This brought out a spirited dis- cussion in which a number of the mem- bers participated, and the result of the discussion was that Mr. Kerr expressed himself as thoroughly in accord with the recent broad movement toward na- tionalism and the dominance of the parent society, the same not to inter- fere with complete autonomy on the part of state or other florists' associa- tions, all of which are invited to come into the fold under the afliliation plan, which at the close of the discussion Mr. Kerr acknowledged the paramount ad- vantages of and expressed himself as having gained much from the discus- sion and as prepared to go back home and push organization harder than ever. A lengthy talk over the various pro- posed routes to San Francisco was had, Guy French, secretary of the Chicago Florists' Clul), appearing before the board and explaining the careful work that the Chicago local association had done with a view of arranging for Chi- cago to be the nucleus or meeting point where all eastern florists could converge and from there either go as they please or join in the general ar- rangements. After full discussion the Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif. \' ice-President Society of American Florists board endorsed the route selected by the Chicago club as probably the best that can be had, although this of course will not prevent individuals from making their own arrangements. On motion, the chair appointed three representatives in the east as an addi- tion to the Chicago clubs' committee on transportation and who will furnish eastern members .ill information in their power regarding the trip, viz. : H. H. Bartsch, president of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston; George Burton, of Philadelphia, and Harry A. Bunyard, New York. At the Tuesday morning session of the board several representatives of subsidiary societies announced that it was not their intention to hold special meetings of their societies at San Fran- cisco, further than to participate in the general meeting of the S. A. F. In re- sponse to a telegram sent Daniel Mac- Rorie by a special committee, Mr. Wirth and Mr. Young, the latter an- nounced that a reply had been received from Mr. MacRorie that the local com- mittee on convention garden will un- dertake to carry out the same on the same basis as it was carried out in Minneapolis. At the suggestion of Mr. Roland, Theodore Wirth was appointed by the chair as a representative of the board of the S. A. F. to act in conjunc- tion with the local committee on con- vention garden at San Francisco. On motion of Secretary Young it was or- dered that the awards to be given for the exhibits in the convention garden be in the form of medals or certificates, and that no cash prizes be awarded. Judges of the convention garden and trade exhibition, the chair announced, will be appointed later as soon as it is ascertained what members of the S. A. F. will positively attend at San Francisco. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, C, offered a suggestion as to the possibility of having an exhibition where new plants could be exhibited and judged once every month, which he thought would be a great benefit not only to the grower but also to purchasers of new plants. Mr. Peterson stated that he personally knew of plants sent out un- der three or four different names when they were all practically the same plant. This suggestion was quite gen- erally discussed by the board, and a special committee consisting of Messrs. Wirth, Kasting and Roland, were ap- pointed to take this matter under con- sideration. Mr. Peterson also brought up a matter regarding which he has had considerable correspondence with various members of the S. A. F. & O. H. as to the provisions in the classifications of the express companies regarding growing plants not in pots or tubs, placed in boxes and the sides and ends of which are as high or higher than the plant, and slats nailed on the top completely protecting the plant, which are rated as second class liy the express companies, while growing plants in pots or in tubs, plants in receptacles crated, are rated first-class. He believed that plants in pots carefully packed should be car- ried as second-class matter, giving rea- sons for same. After considerable dis- cussion this matter was referred to the tariff and legislative committee. AVm. F. Glide, who was present at this session, having arrived one day late through a misunderstanding as to the date of the meeting, reported cer- tain correspondence that he had had on the above matter with the inter- state commerce comniission, advising that they had it under investigation. Wm. F. Kasting thought it might be a good idea to appoint a committee to take measures to obtain a new rating from the insurance companies on greenhouses of modern construction. It was the general consensus of opinion that the former rates were now too high, the same having been established at a time when greenhouses were a much more hazardous risk than under the present improved construction of concrete, etc. No action was taken on this suggestion at this time. Wm. F. Kasting was asked to pre- side during a portion of this session. Mr. Wirth moved that there be a per- manent standing committee on conven- tion garden similar in point of numbers and in tenure of office to the national flower show committee. The discussion on this motion brought out the general approval in which the whole subject of the convention garden is held and igiS. The American Florist. 371 LUNCHEON TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Hotel La Salle, Chicago, March 3. its possibilities as a general advertis- ing feature as well as the public bene- fits to be derived. The motion was seconded by Thomas Roland and unan- imously carried. At the final session of the board. Tuesday afternoon, ex- President Wirth brought up a subject very dear to his heart, by asking for an expression of opinion from those present in regard to the suggestion that Mr. Wirth made in his president's address at Boston, namely, his belief that the name of the S. A. F. «& O. H. should be changed so as to refer to horticulture only. Great deference was paid to Mr. Wirth's feeling in this matter, but the result of an extended discussion was confirmation of the fact that the majority's sentiment was strongly opposed to any change of name, Mr. Gude bringing out very forcibly that such a change would not only be repugnant to the traditions of the society and the sentiment of the membership at large, but would require the taking out of a new charter which might even endanger the national •character of the charter, the S. A. F. c& O. H. being, the only society of its kind which had been favored with a charter from the national government adopted by act of congress only after years of effort by the late lamented Wm. R. Smith. Mr. Wirth, although fondly cherishing his desire for stronger reference in the society's name to horti- culture pure and simple, stated that he would bow to the will of the ma- jority in the matter until he could present stronger arguments for a change. On motion of Secretary Young an adjourned meeting of the board was authorized to be held at the time of the flower show in New York. The committee on final resolutions, Irwin Bertermann, chairman, reported reso- lutions of thanks to the local commit- tee of the Chicago Florists' Club for courtesies and hospitality; also a vote of thanks to the national flower show committee for their presence and work, and to the Florists' Telegraph Delivery executive committee for their attend- ance; all of which was unanimously adopted by rising vote. The board ad- journed feeling that the meeting had been a most satisfactory one from all standpoints and that good work had been accomplished. John Yottng, Sec'y. National Flower Show Committee. MEETING AT CniCAGO. The meeting of the national flower show committee was held at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, at 2 o'clock p. m., March 1. lftl.5. Chairman George Asmus presiding. All members of the committee were present with the ex- ception of Charles H. Totty and W. N. Rudd. The discussion at this session was entirely devoted to a consideration of the adaptability of the building to be selected for the fourth national flower show which is to take place in Philadelphia, Pa., March 2.'5 to April 2, inclusive, 1910. As a result of the work of this session instructions were issued to the lease and contracts com- mittee, Farenwald, Kasting and Craig, who have been doing energetic work and who reported that preliminary ar- rangements with reference to the lease of the building had been considered and are being pushed with all possible dispatch. The second session of this commit- tee was held at 1 :30 p. m. Tuesday, March 2, 1915, at the same place. A matter of special importance that was considered at this session was the rates for space at the trade exhibition to be held in connection with the national flower show. After a full discussion it was finally determined that inasmuch as the ex- hibition will be held on one floor a uniform price of one dollar per square foot would be charged, first come first served. It is believed that this price will be satisfactory to all concerned, and Secretary Young reports that he has received a gratifying number of applications for space with every pros- pect of plenty more coming, and as no favors will be shown, it is up to ex-, hibitors to get their applications in early. The question of admission of artificial flowers, etc., on equal terms with natural flowers was debated from all viewpoints and it was the con- sensus of opinion that while no dis- crimination would be made and arti- ficial flo'O'ers would be admitted on equal terms, it was suggested that a better display would be promoted by segregating the artificial flowers from the natural flowers in a special depart- ment of their own. On motion of Wm. F. Kasting, the chairman and secre- tary were authorized and instructed to raise a guarantee fund for the national flower show in the amount of §10,000 and that in the call to be sent out the purposes for which the guarantee fund is to be raised shall be fully specified, and that all florists throughout the country be invited to participate in subscriptions to this guarantee fund. It was also agreed that all funds in connection with the national flower show shall be turned over to and han- dled by the treasurer of the S. A. F. & O. H. The announcement was made by the American Carnation Society that they will bring their "jubilee meeting" to Philadelphia, in consideration of which on motion of W. P. Craig it was or- dered that the former action taken by the national flower show in refer- ence to the American Carnation So- ciety's exhibit and awards on condi- tion that they would hold their regu- lar annual meeting in conjunction with the national flower show in Philadel- phia, in March, 1910. be reconsidered and that the same sum be allotted to that society as was first proposed to allot to them. It was further ordered that the allotting of the premiums be left to the oflicials of the American Carnation Society, a certification of the awards made to be sent to the national flower show committee. All collections in this behalf are to be turned over to the treasurer of the S. A. F. & O. H. and all disbursements to be made by the same oflicer. It was be- lieved that this plan would avoid some confusion which has heretofore arisen in handling these matters as between the two associations. A. Farenwald suggested that it would be a great m'" 372 The American Florist. Mar. /J, take to interfere with the rules of the separate subsidiary societies. The rules of the American Carnation So- ciety were accepted as governing the exhibits by its members at the national flower show, with the exception of rule three, which reads : "Only members of the American Carnation Society are eligible to compete for prizes, medals or certificates." Secretary Young voiced the sentiment of the committee that the endorsement and co-operation of the retailers generally throughout the country was realized as being of the greatest assistance, and the na- tional flower show committee pledged itself to do everything possible to look after their interests. At the request of Chairman Asmus, Secretary Young read the typewritten instructions formulated by Chairman Luncheon to Executive tommlttee S, A. F. The Chicago florists were most as- siduous in their attention to the enter- tainment of the members and guests of the executive board of the S. A. F. & O. H., the executive board of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery and the national flower show committee. Be- sides various luncheons and a smoker, an elaborate luncheon, which might more properly have been termed a banquet, was tendered by the Chicago florists' committee at the Hotel La Salle at 1 p. m-, Wednesday, March 3, 1915. The committee from the Chi- cago Florists' Club having this spe- cial function in charge were Ernst Weinhoeber, George Asmus and Au- gust Poehlmann. After a most ap- petizing spread, with liquid and other FRANK M. ROSS' FLOWER SHOP NO. 3. 136 South Filty-Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Asmus covering in detail the work of the respective sub-committees of the national flower show committee. The full details covered in these programs of work for the committees evidenced the great foresight and thorough man- ner in which these instructions had been worked out by Mr. Asmus, and they were the subject of general com- mendation and approval. Charles H. Fox. chairman of the committee on publicity, addressed the committee, out- lined what he expects to do, and ex- pressed the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the work that will be done by his committee proving most effective. Chairman Asmus invites sug- gestions from all quarters that may conduce to the furtherance of the show. Instructions to the several sub-com- mittees were endorsed by formal mo- tion and the chairman directed to send them out. The chairman of the special program committee, W. P. Craig, made a re- port .showing the progress to date, and giving a large list of firms who have already contributed special prizes. Mr. Craig reported that the business men of Philadelphia are generally en- thusiastic over the show and anxious to co-operate. A resolution was unan- imously adopted instructing the secre- tary to write W. N. Itudd and Chas. H. Totty the regrets of the committee at their inability to be present through illness and then to convey to them the best wishes of the committee and the hope that they would soon be com- pletely recovered. John Young, Sec'y. embellishments, George Asmus, as toastmaster, called upon the following gentlemen, all of whom made remarks that were out of the ordinary after- dinner speeches, inasmuch as they abounded in suggestions of a business character that were most timely and interesting; these speakers being Phil- lip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; A. Pochelon, secretary of the F. T. D., Detroit, Mich.; George E. M. Stumpp, director F. T. D., New York; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; ex-president S. A. F. & O. H.; J. C. Vaughan, Chi- cago; Patrick Welch, president of the- S. A. F. & O. H., Boston, Mass.; Au- gust Poehlmann, director of the S. A. F. & O. H., Chicago; John Young, sec- retary of the S. A. F. & O. H., New York; Wm. Kroeschell, Chicago; Wm. F. Kasting, treasurer of the S. A. F. & O. H., Buffalo, N. Y.; George Sykes, Lord &■ Burnham Co., Chicago; Wm. F. Gude, Washington representative, S. A. F. & O. H., Washington, D. C; Charles H. Fox, chairman publicity committee. National Flower Show, Philadelphia, Pa.; L. D. McNeff, McNeff-Swenson Co., Chicago; Thos. Roland, director of the S. A. F. & O. H., Nahant, Mass.; W. W. Barnard, seedsman, Chicago; Theodore Wirth, president of the S. A. P. & O. H., Minneapolis, Minn.; Ernst Weinhoeber, director of the F. T. D., Chicago; J. J. Hess, director of the S. A. F. & O. H., Omaha, Neb.; H. H. Bartsch, president of Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Boston, Mass.; George Burton, president of Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Pa.; Irwin Bertermann, president F. T. D., Indianapolis, Ind.; A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa.; Alexander Henderson, seedsman, Chicago. Mobile, Al.\. — A horticultural ex- hibit to which all the florists of the city and any individual citizens inter- ested might contribute, is being con- sidered by the Mobile Floral and Horti- cultural Society. LINCOLN, Neb.— Prof. Charles E. Bessey, head of the Nebraska Uni- versity botany department and a botanist of international reputation, died February 26 from heart disease. He was 70 years old and had been a professor 45 years. Alton, III. — The Alton Floral Co. has decided to be closed on Sunday. Announcement was made February 26 that hereafter the only delivery of flowers on Sunday will be flowers for funerals, in cases of emergency, as a matter of accommodation. FRANK M. ROSS' FIRST In tlie Uptown District. Girar PHILADELPHIA STORE. (1 Avenue near Second Street. ^9^5- The American Florist. 373 WINDOW DISPLAY AT THE FRANK M. ROSS' SOUTH SIXTIETH STREET STORE. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Frank M. Ross, Philadelphia, Pa. AN ENTERPRISING RETAILER. In these days of over supply, when those whose business it is to iceep the market cleaned up are working over- time to devise ways and means to do it, such a man as Frank M. Ross, Philadelphia, Pa., who has three large stores in residence districts of that city is a welcome visitor on the mar- ket. His purchases are always large, that is, if the prices are favorable, and to please him they must be low— yes, very low, as he has the name of being the closest buyer in the business. He gets all the advantage that there is to be had by paying cash; nothing is ever charged, the cash being always forthcoming. A thousand lot of any one flower is the rule, while two or three thousand, or the whole ship- ment when it comes to roses, is a com- mon occurrence. He knows the mar- ket as well as any man and much bet- ter than many of the trade. He in- spects each lot of flowers personally, •doing all the buying himself, then loads it into his car and has it on sale in a very short time. Mr. Ross started in business about 21 years ago in the uptown district near Second street and Girard avenue, where he had varying success, but did not commence to branch out until he adopted the cash system about seven years ago, and at that time closed out all book accounts. When on a strictly cash basis there was noted a visible increase in the volume of trade, caused mostly by the low prices which were made possible by the "cash only" fea- ture. After doing business on this basis for two years he purchased the prop- erty located at No. 13 S. Sixtieth street, in the business center of the fast growing new residence district of West Philadelphia, miles away from his first store. Here he had a store and resi- dence, and quickly established a large and lucrative business. Two years later he purchased property adjoining his first store and erected a splendid single story building, especially fitted for his rapidly growing trade. With its two large bulk windows it is one of the finest stores of the neighbor- hood in any line. His policy of low prices "for cash only," met with the approval of the public, and his business rapidly in- creasing, he looked around for another opening and finally purchased the Century Flower Shop No. 2. at 1.3tl S. Fifty-second street, from H. H. Bat- tles, who had been conducting at that location a low priced cut flower store, something on the Ross idea. The real estate was included in the purchase. After spending several thousand dol- lars altering the property to suit his purpose, the "cash only" feature is found to be a drawing card, the busi- ness being very satisfactory. Aside from the cash feature and the low prices, Mr. Ross's strong card is stock. There are no flowers in the market, with the possible exception of orchids, that he does not carry in quantity. In each store are large show refrigerators which are at all times filled with the flowers of the season. Roses are seen in these boxes, a thousand at a time, carna- tions the same. A thousand chrysan- themums at a time are purchased for the three stores. Each pot or vase holding flowers has a price per dozen tag, showing prominently the prices they are sold at for that day. Plants are largely handled, each one with a conspicuous price tag, and all at prices calculated to move them quickly. Spe- cial sales are features of week ends, at which prices of plants rule at times very low, sometimes being marked at or below cost, the profit being sacri- ficed to have its effect as an advertise- ment. A large volume of business with a small profit appears to be the Ross idea. Mr. Ross is a large advertiser, most- ly by distributed circulars or illus- trated sheets enclosed in envelopes. These are attractively gotten up with showy headlines and cuts of plants and flowers, all bearing the very low prices at which they may be had at his va- rious stores. His windows are always very at- tractive, reflecting the stock in the store; plants or jars of flowers with prices, standing not too crowded, so that each separate article has an op- portunity to show its worth. Bril- liant illumination is a feature of the Ross store, he believing that plenty of light pays. He makes much of holi- days, Christmas and Easter being very busy times. Wreaths for this demand are prepared by the thousand, maK- 374 The American Florist. Mar. IS, nolia leaves, box, statice, ruscus. im- mortelles, Japanese chenille, etc., are used largely, a force of Rirls being en- gaged weeks ahead in working up the stock. Mr. Ross is a great economist and knows to a penny what everything costs when finished. The foundation of his success is the buying, not only in cut flowers, but in plants, supplies and requisites. He is never satisfied with anything but the lowest 'figures on a spot cash basis. In addition to his low prices he gives a check with every purchase, showing the amount, ten per cent of which is exchangeable at any time for plants or cut flow- ers, or in fact, stock of any kind. Light Ford delivery cars are a fac- tor In increasing the scope of his busi- ness. Taking his business, as now estab- lished, it certainly is an object lesson in what can be done by push and en- ergy, and a concentration of the es- sentials of buying and selling. K. St, Patrick's Day. Just a bit of sentiment is "Paddy's day." Everybody likes Pat; he is al- ways welcome with his bright Irish wit, so when his Patron Saint's day comes around, we get together and help him celebrate. This is one of the anniversary days of the year that gives the florist a chance to show his skill in bringing out something new in commemorating the event. From an advertising stand- point, it is entitled to much more at- tention than it generally receives. As a matter of business, it will pay in the attention it attracts, and in the actual amount of sales entirely due to the display, and the attractive way in which the trade is worked up. There is quite a little detail to be thought out if all that is recognized as belong- ing to the day is to be included in the stock. There are clay pipes, large and .small, shamrock and Irish flags, a good sized harp, which should be fitted with electric lights, a lot of small harps that can be sold, small Paddy's 'bar- rows, small hods, high hats, shillalahs, snakes, and a lot of nice potatoes, and last, but rot least, a good supply of growing shamrock in various sized pots from one inch upwards, and sham- rock shaped pans. There should also be included some sheet music of popular Irish songs, including Tipperary. One of the most attractive, and with- all salable articles, was introduced by Pennock Bros., Philadelphia, Pa., sev- eral years ago. It is a small wooden harp, gilded, with a birch bark border at the base that holds a pot of sham- rocks. A window full of these made a great hit. Another special is a mini- ature wheelbarrow in which a small shamrock may be planted. The high hats are large enough to hold a small shamrock, and are quite effective. The clay pipes, a bit smudgy and with the stem broken off about as Pat would use it, and the bowl filled with a mini- ature shamrock, and the stem tied with a small green ribbon bow, is worthy of a place. One of the least expensive, and at the same time most effective creations, is made of a fair-sized potato and a miniature pot of shamrock. Gouge out a hole suQiciently largo to admit snug- ly a one-inch shamrock, pot and all; push it down flush with the surface of the potato, tie with a bow of green ribbon, and you have an article that readily sells for from 50 cents to $1.00, particularly if put into a ilice box, tied with green ribbon, a pipe and Irish flag or other decoration, fastened in with the ribbon to make it more effective. Wrap the shamrock pots that are sold separately with green crepe paper and narrow ribbon; they are much more attractive when so decorated. The shamrock shaped pots from six to eight inches across, are used by many as a table decoration in place of the fernery for small dinners, and several are used for a more preten- tious affair. Many private "Paddy's day" dinners, some of them quite im- portant, ai-e given all over the land in every community. Very pretty and effective decorations may be made of the materials at hand as described above. Green chiffon bands about six inches wide, used single or double to get color effect, can be pinned to the cloth inside the plate line and tufted at intervals. The effect is good and does not interfere with the placing of any of the dishes or other furnishings. Brief, but attractively worded cards, should call the attention of custom- ers to the day, and your efforts to sup- ply them with all the necessary things for its celebration in a floral way. These should go out well in ad- vance, as it may suggest an observ- ance that will include something from your stock. There is no question that if thought and attention are given to this work, quite a trade can be worked up, which will increase with each repe- tition of the event, and be felt in all the other departments of the business. K. Greening Cut Flowers. Ed. American florist : Please advise me of the best way to dye carnations and other flowers green. J. C. I. Success with this artificial coloring is best secured by dissolving the green dye powder in boiling hot water, about one quart of water to each package of dye. This makes a stock solution. which should be kept bottled up and is enough to color several quarts of water. White carnations should be fresh and take the color best immedi- ately after removal from the plants, before they have been put in water. Flowers picked during bright sunny weather, when all conditions are most favorable to rapid growth, will ab- sorb color faster and better than oth- ers. Those picked in the morning are- practically dormant, while those picked in the afternoon have been forced into activity by the sun, and are in a bet- ter condition to absorb the coloring. In a warm, dry temperature, more mois- tvire naturally evaporates from the- flowers, and therefore the solution is drawn up faster and the flowers color more rapidly. Cut the stems on an angle, and place the stems in the dye solution, the flowers absorbing the coloring through the stems. Two to three hours in the dye solution is generally sufiicient to give them the desired color. The stems should then be washed thoroughly and the flowers placed in jars of clean water. They are then ready for sale. All other white flowers, such as roses and lilies, can be greened as easily as; the carnation; in fact yellow tulips, daffodils and other like flowers present very odd features when treated in this way. Care should be taken not to- leave the ffowers in the solution too- long, as too much color appears to. shorten the life of the bloom. Dipping the blooms into green dye or holding them in the fumes of ammonia has- been tried by some florists, but the re- sults have not been very satisfactory. K. Rochester, N. Y. — Damage to the amount of $350, caused by an over- heated pipe, was sustained March 1 at the greenhouse of Herman Diesel, ir» Winton road. EASTER BASKET BY SMYTH, CHICAGO. I.ily of tlic Valley niiri AspnrnKws Pliimosiis Nudils 19^5- The American Florist. 375 PLANT NOTES. are not fit in the bed Geraniums. At the approach of spring the gera- niums and other bedding stock will make rapid growth and from those which are large enough a top cutting may be taken now. "While these cut- tings will not make good-sized plants for bedding out, yet they can be grown on for. stock plants for another year. It is time now to take account of the stock on hand and look over the amount that has been required in the past, and if it is found that there will be a probable shortage of any varie- ties procure them at once. They can be obtained at this time, either small plants or rooted cuttings, at low prices. Many growers lose every year by put- ting oft their buying too late when the prices have advanced to such a figure that there is no profit in handling them. It is seldom that one who has much bedding to do, has geraniums enough, especially of S. A. Nutt or Al- phonse Ricard, and this is the time to procure the stock, and if a grower has any room to spare it is good business to stock up with these varieties, for there is a guaranteed sale for all well grown plants in May. The plants that are now in .3-inch pots will require eoing over often and spacing out, that well-grown stocky plants may be had. If crowded now, tall, weak, spindly plants are too often the result, and when grown in this way to make a good showing when planted. Sweet Peas. A sowing of sweet peas made in pots late in March which can. be trans- planted outside as soon as all danger from late frosts is passed, will give a crop of these flowers two or three weeks earlier than the seed sown in the ground. There is generally a time in late June and early July that the sweet peas in the greenhouse come very poor, owing to the excessive heat under glass and the infection of red spider, and the early sowings outside are not yet in flower. Five or six seeds sown in a 3-inch pot and these placed on the sill or window ledge or on a hanging shelf will make nice stock for planting out after the mid- dle of April and the advantage of those started in the greenhouse over the ones sown in the cold ground will be quickly seen upon trial. Thev can be grown so that they will take but little valuable room under glass and the extra expense of this and the labor in transplanting them will be more •than recompensed by having fine flow- ers at a time when most of the stock is in poor condition. The plants that are growing inside will require considerable attention as the sun increases in power; the growth is very rapid and the vines must be kept erect or crooked flower stems will be the result. They should be gone over every day, and where the grow- ing shoots are getting away from the supports they should be fastened to them. " Bedding Plants. The plants for bedding out in the spring will take not only much of the plantsman's time, but will keep de- manding more room, for the growth from now on will be rapid and unless constantly watched and cared for the plants will quickly get crowded and much of the stock injured. The final EASTER BASKET BY O. J. FRIEDMAN, CHICAGO. Wall Flowers, Pansies, Lupines, Hyacinths, Asparagus Plumosusand Mexican Ivy. shift of the geraniums in the northern section of the country may be delayed until the first of April, but the plants should not be allowed to get badly potbound, and they should be eriven plenty of growing room. The propa- gating bed should be full of cuttings of the more rapid growing jJants and the seedlings will have to be potted as soon as of proper size. The cannas and other bulbs that have been started should be potted and given good loca- tion for growing on. Now is the time to take account of stock and see of what kinds there is going to be a shortage and of what there will prob- ably be an over supply and obtain the first and dispose of the second. This is the time to buy, for the stocks are large and shipments can be guaran- teed, and the prices are low compared to what they will be a month hence. The amount of stock that annually goes to waste is large and a little foresight will prevent much of it. liv- ery summer some growers throw away thousands of plants that have cost much in labor and should have made returns. Axiction sales in some sec- tions are the means of disposing of much of this stock, but this is gener- ally at low prices. This stock can most all of it be disposed of by a little judicious advertising and letting the other fellows know where it can be obtained. An attendant at any plant sale in early spring will find many growers looking for all kinds of stock. It is often quite diflicult to know just how much of each kind of bedding stock is wanted, but as soon as an over supply is noted let the other growers know where they can obtain it. and place a price on it that will guarantee a sale. It is much better to move it at some price than to throw it away. The wide-awake, up-to-date growers clean up their stock every year. Cyclamens The plants of cyclamen grown from seed sown last fall will now be nice, stocky little plants if properly grown and should be large enough to trans- plant to 21-2 or 3-ineh pots. The soil should be live fibrous loam with about one-third leaf mold, and in mixing a liberal sprinkling of sand should be included. In potting, the small bulb- should be so placed that the soil just covers it; many leave the bulb out of the soil, but best results are obtained with the young stock to leave the bulb in the soil. Later after the bulb has grown largo and mature, this is not so necessary. The plants should be placed in a cool house and if possible near the glass and where they can have all the ventilation possible. Just as 376 The American Florist. Mar. 13, soon as safe they should be removed to frames outside and plunered in the soil even with the rim of the pot. The cyclamen will not tolerate poor drain- age and if anything happens to block the drainage the plant quickly sick- ens. This sometimes happens where the pots are sunk in the soil and is often caused by angle worms. Where these are seen or the appearance of lumps on the top of the soil denotes their presence, they should be removed at once. In the final potting, be sure and place plenty of crocks in the bot- tom of the pot. Salvias. There are few more popular plants for bedding purposes than the salvia and when properly grown they are a great ornament to a garden either as beds by themselves or as an edging for cannas or other tall plants, the dwarf varieties being especially adapted for this purpose. To make a showing in mid-summer the plants should be started early either by cuttings or seeds so that the plants at this time should be large enough for a 3-inch pot and should have been pinched back at least once and beginning to branch. These can be potted into 4-inch pots in April and will be show- ing bud by the time for planting them outside in June. Such plants of course cannot be sold as cheaply as the late- sown seedlings that are grown closely together, and allowed to run up to a single stem, but it will not take so many of the former plants to fill the same space and the bed will be in flower through the summer and fall while with the latter too often there is no bloom until just before frost, and when the first frosts are early the plants are not in bloom but a few weeks. The early plants are much more satisfactory to the customer and will cost but little more owing to the larger space which they will cover during the season. Pittsburgh. COLD WEATHER HOLDS SIAKKET FIKM. Pittsburgh has been in the grip of a cold wave for almost a week, but there is still a good supply of flowers to satisfy all. Prices are still good and probably will hold for some time, as it looks as though the cold spell will continue with us, for a while at least. Roses and carnations continue to hold out well, but bulbous stock, with the exception of lilies and daffo- dils, continues to suffer. Sweet peas and violets are moving very well and realizing fair prices. Our market has been handling some record-breaking quality sweet peas recently, but they are not quite so prominent at the pres- ent writing. The retailers are busy stocking up with Easter plants. Thus far there have been some exceptionally good azaleas shown by local dealers. The seed trade is very brisk and Beok- ert'.s Seed Store reports a rushing busi- ness. The windows of their handsome building contain "something different" nearly every day. CLUB MEETING. The meeting of the Pittsburgh Flor- ists' Club was held in the Fort Pitt hotel, Tuesday, March 2. The feature of the evening was a very instructive and interesting trip through Germany, via lantern slides, illustrated by Dr. Emil Krapf. He also showed us some colored photographs on the screen, showing grapes, peaches, etc., which could not have been im- proved upon, they were so perfect. We also had quite a collection of plants and flowers, the chief exhibitor being Carl Becherer, who showed some very fine novelties in cyclamens, hyacinths and double tulips. His new carnation, H. P. Joslin, and some select sprays of Oblongata perfecti were also fine. John Jones, of Schenley Park, showed a nice collection of hyacinths, and spe- cial mention might be given La Vic- torie, which he prized -most of all. His tulips, especially Prince of Austria. were also very good. It was impressed upon the minds of all present that they were not grown with the aid of tobacco stems, and condemned the "blamed things," as he called them, whereafter a heated discussion as to the merits of its use ensued. John Ty- ler was there with some novel blooms of cypripediums, along with some strains of dendrobium. President Mc- Callum announced that at. the April meeting (to be held April 6), there will be an exhibition of the newer va- rieties of roses; also short lectures by three doctors of science from our uni- versity. A very interesting and large- ly attended meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p. m. NOTES. Gidas & Pyros opened their new Oakland store, Saturday, March 6. They have doubled the space they for- merly had, and are much better able to display their flowers advantageous- ly. ' They report trade as increasing week by week. Jake Gerwig, our crack tenpin bowl- er, expects to leave us for a few days soon to attend the American bowling congress at Joliet, 111. Pretty soft for Jake! A 14-pound baby boy arrived at the residence of G. P. Weaklen on Tues- day, February 26. Visitors : S. A. Anderson and wife of Buffalo, N. Y. M. Newport, R. I. A visit to the Jurgens greenhouses to learn if the report that they were going to build was true, gained the information that they would not build this year, but exp^ected to next. The writer was shown 'through this estab- lishment by Foreman Sergerson, which disclosed the fact that about an acre of glass is devoted to growing nar- sissi, principally of the varieties Wat- kins and Victoria. Some poeticus. Paper Whites, tulips and hyacinths were to be seen here and there. The lily of the valley section was a revelation; it showed a batch of fine stock about ready to cut, measuring IC to 18 inches in length. It is easily seen that the output from this place must be something enormous, as i-ange after range of glass is filled with bulbous stock. Then comes the rose depart- ment of several houses, in which are grown American Beauty roses, which are now just being started. The stock is two years old. This place seems to be confined to four things, American Beauty roses, lily- of the valley and two varieties of narcissi, Watkins and Victoria. _^ J. J. B. Cleveland. SUPPLY EXCEEDS DEMAND. Style show week began Monday, March 8, and quantities of southern smilax and various colored beech and oak sprays were used for decorations. The supply of stock has been more than equal to the demand in nearly all lines, with the possible exception of American Beauty roses, local crops be- ing off at present. Carnations, sweet peas, violets, lily of the valley and bulbous stock are in good supply. Easter lilies and callas are also quite plentiful. There is nothing the retailer cannot get now, both in variety and quality. Snapdragons, forget-me-nots, mignonette, freesias, calendulas, daisies, etc., are daily offerings. There are numerous requests for donations for benefits for war sufferers in Europe by the various philanthropic societies. Greens of all kinds are abundant. NOTES. Cleveland's chrysanthemum show — November, 1915. At a joint meeting of the executive committees of the Cleve- EASTER BASKET BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. Genistas. I9I5' The American Florist. 377 land Florist Club and the Ohio Horti- cultural Society, held last week to con- sider plans for the big- flower show for November, the following as show executive committee were selected : S. Prentiss Baldwin, chairman; Frank A. Friedley, secretary; John Boddy, treas- urer; Herman P. Knoble, show man- ager; Mrs. L. Doan Holden, Mrs. John E. Newell, Mrs. A. S. Ingall. The work in connection with the coming show is to be divided among the many members of the florists' club as the following appointments will indi- cate : Geo. Bate, chairman publicity committee; F. C. W. Brown, chairman decoration committee; Herbert Bate, chairman premium list committee; Geo. W. Smith, chairman entertainment committee; Timothy Smith, chairman admission committee; C. E. Russell, chairman retail display committee; H. P. Merrick, chairman trade display committee; Frank A. Friedley, chair- man exhibition committee. Each cha'irman will have from three to seven members to form his own committee. There will be an early meeting of each committee to lay out the work that must be accomplished to make this the largest flower show ever held in this locality. Under these notes will appear from time to time such information as will be useful and interesting to both exhibitors and flo- rists in general. Mrs. Chas. Kirchner has been ill for some time. C. F. B. Washinsfton. SUPPLY EXCEEDS THE DEMAND. Business, which was good the early part of the month, has taken a slump, with the result that stock of all kinds is more than plentiful. Roses of all kinds can be had at prices ranging from $3 to .$15 per hundred, with car- nations in fancy grades quoted at from .$2 to $-1. Sweet peas glut the market and are offered from $3 up to .$10 per thousands. Spencers bringing the top prices. Other prices quoted are : Vio- lets, $3.50 per 1,000; gardenias, $1.50 to $2 per dozen; Easter lilies, $6 to $12 I>er 100; jonquils and tulips, $1.50 to .$3 per 100. NOTES. At the meeting of the florists' club. March 2, all of the oflicers of the past year were re-elected without opposition. A. Gude, A. Baur, Fred Kramer, H. Lewis and W. Marche were appointed a committee to arrange for the next ban- quet. After the meeting adjourned the members present were the guests of President Cooke. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. are show- ing a splendid light pink carnation which is being grown for them by Wm. Sugwart. George H. Cooke, who has been laid up with a severe case of the grippe, is at present on the mend. Visitors : J. Gandy, M. Rosnosky and S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Providence, R. I. PBICE.S FALL WITH HEAVY SUPPLY. The warm weather we have been having lately has been bringing out all kinds of stock, and making the prices go way down. Daffodils are still very plentiful. Violets are still coming very good, as are sweet peas just now. Car- nations are still fine, with a good many seconds in between. Roses of all kinds are fine. Yellow Marguerites are of good stem, and calla and Easter lilies are of A-1 quality. Business is still very quiet, with a slight increase in the cut-flower trade. Things move slowly and it takes quite a little extra energy to make things move at the top speed. The Quality Flower Store, of Paw- tucket, R. I., has purchased a new delivery car that makes a fine show. Johnson Brothers are opening an an- EASTER BASKET BY MAX SCHLING, NEW YORK. French Pink Hydr.incroa. nex in the Bainaby building on West- minster street for the Easter trade. George T. McCullough, of East Prov- idence, was married last week and went to New York on his honeymoon. A. Lamont is now with Cushing, of Quidnick, as a rose grower. H. .\. T. Minneapolis Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Minne- apolis Florists' Club was held at Rice Bros.' store, Tuesday, March 2, with a very good attendance, and those pres- ent seemed to show more interest in the club than usual. It seems that some of the older members, who for- merly did not answer to roll call more than tour or five times a year, are on hand at every meeting lately. We are now making preparations for a fall flower show, and at present have a committee at work on arrangements. The local florists are all in favor of a show, at that time, and there is no lack of co-operation, and it is hoped to make the event one of the best of its kind that this city ever had. The committee on dues has been active of late in reminding .some of the delin- quents of their shortcomings, and as a little reminder, C. Rice, one of the committee, sent a little note that brought several of the old members to the meeting that had been missing for six months. The St. Valentine's day advertising in the daily press brought good results and the florists generally were well .satisfied with the day, which i.s becoming a second Christmas with the florists in this city. Wm. Vasatka, Sec'y. MInoeapolis, Minn. The supply of liulbous stock on the market at the present time is most plentiful. Everybody seems to be more than well supplied and the stock is fine. Other stock is also plentiful. Prices on daffodils, jonquils and tulips range from one to two cents each. Carnations of the better grade are (|Uoted at three cents and roses are offered from four cents to eight cents. Donaldson's offered two cut flower specials for a Saturday sale, March 6, advertising violets, fresh home grown stock at iL'Vi! cents per bunch of 25 .and jomiuils and tulips at VI cents per dozen. Sixty thousand violets were sold during the day and over 15,000 of the last named flowers were disposed of. Visitors : John Bubach. representing the McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.; R. iTr\up. of Ottolander & Hooftman, Hoskoop, Holland. T. C. R. The Late ■William M. Mills. William M. Mills, of Philadelphia, Pa., died March 5. He was in his sixtv-ninth year. Deceased was a broth- er of Mark Mills, of the W. K. Harris firm and had been a most faithful em- ploye at this place for .'1.5 years. He was of a most cheerful disposition and well known to the trade. His funeral was held from the residence of his brother. Monday, March 8. There were many beautiful sprays of flowers from his friends in the trade. K. 378 The American Florist. Mar. 13, The AMERICAN Florist KSTABLISHED 18?5. Subscription, United Stmes and Mfxico, $1.00 a 3'ear; Canada I'^i.id: Eiinipe and Counvries in Postal l"nion. ^2.50. Subscriptions acL'eplod only from tbose in the tradt*. When ?endins us change of address always send tlie old address at the same time. Advertisinti rates on appUciitioii. From the first issue Itie Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Society of Aniori(.'an Florists 369 —Secretary Youiig*s reliort i*t»9 — Dan MacRorie ( portrait) 370 — National flower show committee 3T0 — Luncheon to executive committee S. A^P. .3T2 The retail trade 373 — Frank M. Ross. Philailelphia. Pa. (ilUis.).373 — St. Patrick's day 374 — Greenins cut flowers 374 — Easter basket by Smyth lilliis.).* 374 — Easter basket by O. J. Friedman (iUus.)..375 Plant notes 375 — Geraniums 37.i — Sweet peas 375 — Bedding plants 375 — Cyclamens 375 Pittsburgh 376 Newport, R. 1 376 Cleveland •* 376 Easter basket by Geo. M. Stumpp (iHns.) . .376 Washington 377 Providence. R. 1 377 Minneapolis Florists' Club 377 Detroit .' 382 Minneapolis. Minn 377 The late William M. Mills 377 Editorial 378 — Convention Garden Wirth 37S — Society of American Florists 378 — American Rose Society 378 — American Olaiiiolus Society 378 — Quassiin a cheap insecticide 378 — Miami Valley landscape exposition 378 — Panama. Pacific exposition notes 378 Buffalo 380 Milwaukee 380 Milwaukee Florists' Club 38D Edlefsen litigation 38') Detroit 382 Ft. Wayne. Iml 382 Chicago 38lj St. Lonis .390 Cincinnati .391 Philadelphia ' 392 New York 394 New York inorists' Club .394 Tacoma. Wash 398 Kentucky Society of Florists 398 The seed trade 404 — Bar German goods on ships 404 — Benary protests 404 — Denaiffe survives 404 Market gardeners 410 — Green pea aphid control 410 — Planting |»!ans 410 The nursery trade 412 — Conn-ctieut Nurserymen's .-Vssot^ation 412 — .American plums from wild va)-ieties 412 Society of American Florists. 4)Kl'AETMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that as no objections have been filed the following registrations become com- plete : Salvia Red Cross, by the Swiss Floral Co., East Seventh and Hancock streets, Portland, Ore. Sport of Carn'ation Benora. by Rich- ard E. Lioeben, Gloversville, N. Y. JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y. February 6, 1915. The supply of sphagnum moss of florists' grade is well reduced in the west. The Spring Number will be issued next week with seasonable article.s and illustiation.s nf unusual interest. Robert Fci.ton. well known repre- sentative of Henry & Lee. New York, who passed through the city recently, says John Morley. superintendent, has made a fine thing of the San Diego exposition, horticulturally. Convention Garden Wirtli. Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Minneapolis parks and originator of the convention garden, whose name was inadvertently omitted from the list of those in attendance, took a prominent part in the executive committee meet- ing of the Society of American Flor- ists, and other functions, at Chicago last week, as past president of the na- tional society and ex-officio member of the hoard of directors. American Rose Society. The -American Rose Society's annual meeting will be held in Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass., March 18-21. The exhibition of roses will be fine from inesent advices, and it is hoped that all members of the society will take particular interest in this exhibition. It is expected that the governor of Massachusetts and the mayor of the city of Boston will visit the exhibition. There are several matters of much interest to rose growers which will be brought up at the annual business meeting, which will be called March 18, at 3 p. m. The election of ofBcers, the selection of the next meeting place, lose test gardens, grading roses for market, affiliation of local society, etc., will be in order. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. American Gladiolus Society. The pi-eliminary schedule of the fifth annual exhibition of the American Gladiolus Society, to be held at the Ca- sino. Newport. R. I., August 18-19, I'.llSj, under the auspices of the New- port Garden Association and the New- port Horticultural Society, has been issued, and copies may be had by ad- dressing H. Youell, secretary, 538 Cedar street, Syracuse, N. Y. The list of prizes is attractive and includes gold, silver and bronze medals, silver cups, and liberal cash awards. In the iipen class the schedule includes 33 di- visions, and in the amateur and pri- vate gardeners' classes there are 45 di- visions in which awards will be made. The exhibition committee of the Ameri- can Gladiolus Society are desirous of making this the largest and best show in the history of the society, and all gi-owers, amateur and professional alike, are earnestly requested to take part. tins says, it would take only one and one-half pounds of the chips to 100 gallons of spray to make an effective insecticide; three pounds or double this quantity, would certainly be suf- ficient; and with three pounds of whale-oil soap at four cents a pound would make the total cost of materials for 100 gallons of spray only 24 cents. In investigating the efficiency of the quassiin spray, the author of the bulletin compared it with a standard insecticide known as nicotine sul- phate, a tobacco product. The quas- siin he believes to be equally effective. Quassiin a Cheap Insecticide. effective SPRAY AT LOW PRICE. .\ttention is called in a recent hulle- liii (No. 1G5) of the United States department of agriculture to the pos- sibilities of quassiin as a contact in- secticide. There is reason to believe, says this bulletin, that quassiin can be cheaply prepared and possibly sold at a lower price than some of the ma- terials now used in commercial insec- ticides. The only experiments, how- ever, that have been made up to the present were conducted at Sacra- mento, Calif., and it is possible that in a more humid climate quassiin would not be so satisfactory. Quas- siin is the active principle in quassia wood, which is found in considerable quantities in Jamaica. Quassia chips have been employed for many years in the pre[iaratiun of spray solutions fi>r the control of the hop aphis. The percentage of quassiin in these chips varies somewhat, but it l)as been stated to be 75 per cent by one author. If this is correct, the buUe- Catalogues Received. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds, plants and bulbs; J. Bolgi- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md., seed pota- toes; Moore Seed Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co.. Cincinnati, O., seeds; John A. Bruce & Co., Hamilton, Canada, seeds and plants; J. F. Noll & Co., Inc., Newark. N. J., seeds, plants and bulbs; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, grass seeds; Berti-and H. Farr, Wy- omissing. Pa., hardy plants; Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa., palms and decorative plants; Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J., dahlias; Henry F. Michel! Co., Philadelphia, Pa., specialties for florists; William Tricker, Arlington, N. J., water lilies and water garden plants; The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., cannas, toses and shrubs; Rockmont Nursery, Boulder, Colo., nursery stock; The Cap- ital Nursery, Denver, Colo., trees, shrubs, roses and perennials; The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, 111., ever- greens; The Wagner Park Nursery Co., Sidney, O., trees, shrubs, and hardy plants, garden furniture and "Plans and Planting"; Fancher Creek Nur- series, Inc., Fresno, Calif., "Roeding's Practical Planters' Guide"; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., "Bur- pee's War Bulletin." Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, Eng., seeds; V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, seeds and plants; E. Neuberg, Wandsbek bei Hamburg, Germany, novelties, ferns, bulbs, etc.; H. Ander- sen, Mejlby Planteskole pr Hjortshej St. ved Aarhus, Denmark; Kurt En- gelhardt, Leuben-Dresden, Germany, dahlias. Miami Valley Landscape Exposition. According to the Dayton Daily News, there is not another city in the world where so many men, women and chil- dren have the knowledge of landscape gardening that the people of that city have. The first annual floral and land- scape gardening exposition of the Miami Valley. March 1-6, was arranged to further the interest in the planting of flowers, trees and a general "city beautiful" movement, the city welfare department and the playgrounds and garden associations lending their co- operation. Panama-Pacific Exposition Notes. Special features, with bright weather, form a magnet that cannot be resisted, and the attendance has already reached the million mark. The floricultural display, which will be a feature of the exposition at all times, is being enhanced in beauty daily with the arrival of additional dis- plays. Large numbers of tourists left Chi- cago for the exposition city, March 1, taking advantage of the inauguration of the reduced rates on that date. ^915- The American Florist. 379 Club Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich., March 16, 8 p. m.— Detroit Florists' Club, Bemb Floral hall, 153 Bates street. B. H. Wells, secretary, 827 Canfleld avenue. Detroit. Montreal, Que., March 16, 7:45 p. m. — Mon- treal (iardeuers' and Florists' Club, Montreal Floral Excliange, 140 Mansfleld street. W. H. Horobin. secretary, 283 Marquette street, Mon- treal. Boston, Mass., March 16, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Plorists' Club of Boston, Horticultural hall. W. N. Craig, secretary, Faulliner Farm, Brooliline, Mass. Lalse Geneva, Wis., March 16, 8 p. m — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Horticultural hall. Wm. H. Griffiths, secre- tary, Lake Geneva. Toronto, Ont., March 16, 8 p, m. — Gardeners and Florists of Ontario, St. George's hall. Elm street. Geo. Douglas, secretary, 189 Merton street, Toronto. Chicago, March 18, 8 p. m. — Cook County Florists' .Association, Tavern, West Washington street. A. T. Pyfer. secretary, 30 East Ran- dolph street. Chicago. Newark, N. J., March 18, 8 p. m.— Essex County Florists' Club, Kreuger Auditorium, 25 Belmont avenue. John Crossley, secretary, 37 Belleville avenue, Newark. New Orleans, La., March 18, 8 p. m — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Association of Commerce building, corner St. Charles and Com- mon streets. C. R. Panter, secretary, 2320 Calhoun street. New Orleans. Tacoma, Wash., March 18, 8 p. m, — Tacoma Florists' Association, Maccabee hall. Eleventh and C streets. P. H. Atehison, secretary. South Fiftieth and East F street, Tacoma. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office euciose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— As workinB foreman l)y all around Horist: life experience. Married. Address Key 485. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By youns man, as designer and storeman; west preferred. Address Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— ."^s gardener of private place or large institution: married; life experience; best of references. Address Key 491. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, sober, reliable, life experience, able to produce results; bedding. pot plants, cut fiowers. propagator, etc. Address Key 482. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— Work in greenhouse by a young Dane, seven years' experience, can do all kinds of floral design work. References furnished. A. Mengel. f>6 High St.. Oshkosh. Wis. ~ Situation Wanted- By gardener on private place; age 29, married; Ih years' experience; European and U. S. references. Address Gari>ener. 210.? Blue Island Ave.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman, strictly honest, sober and reliable 21 years of age. desires to locate with some large retail florist: can come March 10. When writing state wages. Ad- dress Key 48b. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By landscape architect, designer, practical man. able to take charge and do t^rst class work. Experienced in nursery and florist business, etc. Address Key 481. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— April 1st. by an Easterii man as gardener on a private place. 15 years' experience on private and commercial places. Competent to take charge and lay out work. References. Address Key 493. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Foreman's position wanted by first-class grower of roses, carnations. 'mums and all kinds of pot plants. 30 years' practical experience. Large pLace preferred. Fair pay expected. Address GoDifRBY. Box 248. Youngstown. Ohio. Situation Wanted— .^s superintendent or head gardener; age 33. married, no children; thor- oughly competent to take charge of greenhouses, vegetable gardens, choice fruits, lawns, etc. Ad- dress Rudolph von der Ruhr. 6 Crown St., Webster, Mass. Situation Wanted— By a German, age 40, as man%ger or foreman. 20 years practical e.>;perience in growing the finest carnations and roses, godd potted staff: (luick hard worker. Can show more than 1 can say. SI give me a show. Good refer- ences. Key 493, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By a German rose grower; have tiad 20 years experience in growing roses in this country and abroad; expert on all commercial roses. State all particulars and salary in first It tter. Address Key49(. care .'\merican Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener or assistant on private place; single, 24 years of age, Austrian, ijradua ed from horticultural college in Europe. Eight years experience in old country and two years in U. 6. Address F. Tordy, N. W. Harris Est., Lake Geneva, Wis. Situation Wanted— By married man, 35 years of age, English. A position in an up-to date seed liouse. Have had a life long exoerience in all branches of the business, both in Europe and the States have taken entire charge, can furnish best of references. Address Key 475. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By reliable German florist and landscape gardener. Up-to-date. Life expe- rience in all branches of the trade, age 35, married, can handle help, take charge and produce results. Will go anywhere for permanent position. Give me a trial. Middle west, southern experience. Oscar Werner. 605 Main St., Petaluma. Calif. Situation Wanted -As head gardener, florist, superintendent of private place; English, age 36. married, one child, age 9; life experience in all branches; hothouse grapes, peaches, melons, 'mums, carnations, roses, palms etc.. vegetables, hardy fruits, perennials, trained fruit trees, and the general routine of a well kept place; 24 years on best estates; long references from this country and England. Please state wages in first letter. Address Key 476. care .American Florist. Help Wanted — Young man who understands thoroughly ret ill seed business: also knows prin- ciples of landscape gardening. State experience, age and wages expected. L. McAleer, 1022 MessanieSt.. St. Joseph, vio. Help Wanted— Florist wanted, must be expe- rienced and wiih b, st written rtfer>nces. Apply at C. C. Trepel. Florist. Care of Bloomingdale Bros , 59th St. and 3rd Ave., New York City. For Sale— Will sell at reasonable price, five greenhouses, well stocked: dwelling house. garage and barn. For further information inquire of Miles .Meidam. 1362 Carver St.. .^ppleton. Wis. Greenliouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about 18,000 sq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank. 7005 N, Clark St. or Proprietor 5964 N. Paulina St.. Chicago. For Rent-Desirable location or retail florist Lease expiring soon. Apply T. Ball, 6974 N. Clark St.. Chicago. Wanted to Rent— \ greenhouse place in some big city of the middle west: not less than 10.000 feet of glass. Key 474. care .American Florist. LAND BARGAIN. Fine lot. 82Hx 250 feet, splendidly located on Rock Islaad Railroad, near Walden station in Lhicapo Ideal location for florist: excellent soil, plenty rf citv water and additional land adjoining if desired. Train every half hour and every other convenience that a greenhouse man may need. Can be bouulit dirt cheap at terms suitable to the purchaser. Kor further particulars address F. W^. PORTER. Room 330, 175 West Jackson Blvd.. Chicago Situation Wanted CARNATION GROWER One capable of taking charge of a large place. Can fur nish best of reference as to ability and character. HARRY NICHOLSON, 1529 Fifth Street, Rockford, 111. Al ROSE GROWER Wants position as foreman. Expert on American Beauty and all other commercial roses. Can furnish Al references as to ability and character. Address, Key 487, care American Florist. Catalogue Man Wanted. By an old and well established Seed House. A man with experience in Seed and Plant Catalogue work, also able to write good copy for advertise- ments, etc. Give your experience in detail; your age, married or single and state if now engaged. .\dd ress Key 495, care American Florist. fro I« » A. Iv B>. MAIL ORDER SEED BUSINESS. Mail order Seed Business of Thirty Years Es- tablishment. An unusual opportunity to secure a real money making seed business at a bargain Annual patronage consists of 200.000 customers. It will pay one interested in this line of business to investigate. Good reasons for selling. Cor- respondence solicited. If interested can be shown actual results received daily at this time. Ad- dress. Key 488. care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 23ix5>i inches. FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on pummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per .WO, $2.85: per 1000, $4..'>0. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN rLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. New 1914 Edition. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 1 380 The American Florist. Mar. /J, SPENCER VARIETIES WHITE Oz. 14 lb. Lb. Kingr White, Beat white $0.60 ¥2.00 ¥8.00 White 35 .85 3.00 PINK Countess Spencer. Clear pink 20 .70 2.40 Hercules. A pale rosy flower of giant size .60 3.00 S.OO Mrs. Cuthbertson. Standard rose pink, wings wliite 30 1.00 4.00 LAVENDER Asta Ohn. A soft pinkish lavender self 30 .70 2.G0 Florence Nightingale. Bluish laven- der 25 .85 3.00 '\"w%R?" VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES AVHITE Oz. Dorothy Eckford. One of the best whites ....$0.10 Nora Unwin. Giant white 10 PINK Gladys Unwln. Pale rosy pink 10 Lovely. Soft shell pink 10 Prima Donna. Soft pink 10 LAVENDER Frank Dolby. Largest and finest pale blue 15 Flora Norton. A very bright blue... .10 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender 10 U Lb, Lb. $0.20 .30 ¥0.60 1.00 .30 .25 .35 1.00 .90 .85 .45 .25 .25 1.50 .90 .80 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Buffalo. STOCK IJf GOOD SUPPLY AND QUALITY. , Florists' stores and windows at pres- ent are very attractive places. In snow or wind storms a visit to the florist is as good as being transplanted to the land of tulips, daffodils, hya- cinths, lilies and all spring flowers, which help to make blustering March more pleasant to Buffalonians. Roses of all kinds are plentiful, carnations are equal to all demands, all bulbous stock is in profusion, and by the way it is coming- in, unless the supply is unlimited or it is held back, there may be a scarcity at Easter. Violets are plentiful and Saturday sees the usual sign at prices from 25 cents to 40 cents the bunch, with no delivery, which certainly helps to force trade. Lily of the valley, freesias and myosotis are good. Orchid sweet peas grown by Jerry Brookins & Son of Orchard Park, N. Y., are of the best. Lentj as usual, limits business, and the up-to-date man seeks new avenues of business. Very commendable signs have been seen on store windows, one reading, "A dis- count of 10 per cent on all cut flowers after 5 p. m., if taken with you." An- other one reads, "Four O'clock Box of Flowers, 50 cents, which is a big lot of good flowers for the price." Again we say a bargain, if a good one, is the best advertisement. A visit last week to some of the greenhouses shows ac- tivity on the part of all preparing for Easter. Lilies, in some cases, will have to be coaxed to get all in under the most favorable conditions. Azaleas, lilacs, rhododendrons, spireas and all other plants will be good — and plenti- ful. Ramblers in nearly every place look most promising. CLUB MEETING. The annual election of the Buffalo Florists' Club took place Tuesday even- ing, March 2, with a big attendance. The officers elected are : Robert A. .Scott, president; David A. Seymour, vice-president; E. C. Brucker, treas- urer; William Legg, secretary; Oliver Klinkenraeyer, financial secretary; Jo- seph Streit, L. H. Neubeck and W. H. Eiss, trustees. After the election and installation the new president turned the club over to retiring President Eiss, who had arranged a very inter- esting program. .Singers, sleight-of- hand performers, Dutch and Irish comedians, a ventriloquist, and last but not least was a German band, led by Drum Major Bates, of Rochester, and playing "Tipperary" between the Initiation of each candidate, who had to go through a special degree for the occasion. Mr. Eiss was ably assisted by "Big Mogul" Neubeck and Jos. Streit, the "German warbler." After the entertainment all were escorted to the banquet room V)y the drum major and band, which played "Der Wacht Am Rhine," ending a very pleasant < evening for all and inspiring the new officers to try and outdo their prede- cessors. Friday, March 5, was the day set down by the Rochester Florists for Buffalo florists to go to that hustling city with their bowling club, and again roll for the Lord & Burnham trophy, which the locals had won twice and lost to Rochester once. A delegation of about 25 journeyed to the "Flower City" and were royally entertained, first by an automobile trip to several of the greenhouses, including Highland Park, then to George Hart's wholesale house, the finest and most up-to-date west of New York, where everything is on sale, from the finest rose or any flower to lemons, grape fruit baskets and last but not least, was a 10-foot snake made by his wire worker, and true to life; at least it looked so, and to some who looked at it and walked away, it must have been some re- minder to them. "We were then es- corted to the Hotel Eggleston, where a dinner was served. At 8 p. m. the bowling started at the Elks' club alleys and Rochester repeated the Buf- falo dose, and now the score is 50-50; two games each, the fifth to be rolled in the near future. In the meantime our Buffalo boys will have to get a Glenn Brothers or an AUie Satter stride on them, or they will be rele- gated to the Vick Keller-Kasting-An- derson "has been" class, and look to them for further matches. Mike Keller is some leader, and age does not impair his voice. Too pleasant a time and too much dinner may have affected the Buffalo bowlers, but it looked very much as if it could not be done again, or our boys were over- trained. However, all had a very pleasant time and are looking forward to the final match, which will be played possibly in Batavia, which is midway between Rochester and Buf- falo. Bison. Milwaukee. Roses and carnations were some- what more plentiful during the past week, which enabled the wholesaler to do justice to a great many more orders than in the previous week. Sweet peas, violets and bulbous stock were almost a glut on the market, as they have been coming in in such large quantities. Violets, especially, suffered, owing to the poor weather which has been prevailing, and were sold at exceptionally low figures. Plen- ty of gi'cen to supply the demand. NOTES. R. Leitz seems to have been a rath- er unfortunate man the past week, his wife being ill, and one of his little boys had the misfortune to fall and break his arm. Gust. Rusch & Co. are receiving fine roses from the Cudahy Floral Co., which find ready sale. This firm re- ports business good. At Klokner has rented a store in the new building at Fifth and Grand ave- nue, and will be located next door to the Stand theatre. Holton & Hunkel Co. reports busi- ness good, and expects to have a fine lot of plants for Easter trade. Maggie Edlefsen & Co. have pur- chased a new auto, which they intend using for delivery purposes. Mrs. L. Nelson has moved into larger and better quarters across the street from her old stand. John Arnold intends opening a branch store in Schuster's, Garfield avenue and Third street. Frank Farney and Julius DillofT called on trade during the past week. Henry Benz has resigned his posi- tion with J. M. Fox & Son. G. R. Milwaukee Florists' Club. The club meeting held March 4 was well attended, even though most of the regulars were absent. It was indeed gratifying to hear the report of A. Leidiger, chairman of the press com- mittee, considering ' that the time was very short, and that only a good round dozen of retailers made contributions for the St. Valentine's display ad., the results were fully up to expectations. Owing to the fact that the total amount subscribed was only fair, the committee only utilized one morning and one evening English paper, and taking all things into consideration the experiment was so satisfactory that no doubt the idea of getting up a sub- stantial fund to be used for display advertising on special occasions dur- ing the year will mature in due time. As soon as the ofiicers of the Wis- consin state board of agriculture are elected and installed, the local club will do all in its power to have a good practical florist assist them in seeing that the floral display at the annual state fair will not only be a credit to the local craft, but also an inducement to make exhibits; politics rather than practicability have played too im- portant a part. The entertainment committee was instructed to make all arrangements for the annual picnic to be held dur- ing the early summer months. Last year, as an experiment, the picnic was held on a week day, denying most of the employes a chance to be present, so we may again go back to Sunday for this affair. EUG. Oestreichbr, Sec'y. Ediefsen Litigation. Milwaukee, Wis., February 28. — A suit has been started in the cir- cuit court by the Edlefsen-Leidlger company against Margaret E. Krose- berg, who has opened a flower shop at 028 Grand avenue, under the name of Maggie Edlefsen, and also against Her- I9I5- The American Florist. 38i If You Want Business Go After It. American Florist Co., Chicago. Gentlemen: — Please discontinue Xmas add Stock all. sold, refused orders for thousands of Cyclamens and other blooming plants. If you want business go after it. Lincoln, Neb. C. H. Frey. TDHK SPRING NUMBER OF* THE AMERICAN FLORIST TO BE ISSUED Just Right for the Easter and Spring Trade The Best Paid CIRCULATION —To the Trade in the Trade Established in 1885 The paper is issued weekly and goes to all important Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen -IN THE- IJnited States and Canada And the Leading Houses Abroad. The advertising rates are: $1.00 per single column inch, $30.00 per page of 30 inches, with the usual liberal discount on con- secutive insertion. To insure good location and display, advertising copy and cuts should reach us early. American Florist Co 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. "The Best Selling Medium in the Trade." 382 The American Florist. Mar. I J, EASTER STOCK. On time and in fine shape Can ship any time and it would be to your advantage, if you have glass, to have stock shipped a week or two before Easter, as there is much less danger of bruising the buds on blooming ttock. Then too, it will make a much better appearance developing after shipment. State whether to be in or out ofpots. Four, five and six inch stock, grown in pots, can be shipped in paper pots and save Express. Azaleas, Rhododendrons, large Roses and Hydrangeas must be left in pots. TERMS— All orders from pirties unknown to us must be accompanied by Money Order or Draft. (No personal checks). If you wire an order, wire the money also, as we refuse to ship C. O. D. to unknown parties. Lilies, Giganteum. Very fine. 10 to 12-in. above pots, 3 to 6 buds, 10c per bud; 12 to 18-in. above pots. 3 to 6 buds, 12c per bud; 20 to 3J-in. above pots, 3 to 6 buds. 15c per bud. Azaleas, all colors, $1 00 to $1 60; can supply in bloom for immediate sales. Spiraea, Gladstone and Alexandria, 6 and 7-in. pots, 35c to 75c each. Rhododendrons, all colors, $1 50 to $2 50 each. Azalea Mollis, yellow, fl 00 each. Deutzla, Gracilis, a find Easter plant, 50c to 75c each. Hydran(teas, new French sorts, 6-in. pots, 3 to 6 heads, 50c to $ 1 00 each. Roses, Jessie, Teschendorf, Crimson Baby, 4-in., 25c each; 6-in., 60c to $1 00 each. Roses, Tea, 4-in., 20c each. DaffS, Von Sion, Emperor, and Bi-Nictoria, 6 and 7-in. pans, 60c to 76c each. Dutch Hyacinths, all colors, 4-in. pots, 16c each; 6 and 7-in. pans, 60c to 76c each. Tulips, double, all colors, 4-in. pots, 20c each; 5-in. pans, 35c each; 6in. pans, 50c each; 7-in. pans, 75c each. Pelargoniums, Easter Greeting, finest one out today, 4-in. pots, 6c each; 6-in. pots, 35c each. Pelargoniums,named, all colors, 4-in., 20c each; 6-in., ciOc each. Cyclamens, all colors, 4-in., 20c each; 6 in., 36c each. Can supply for immediate sale also. Primula Obconica, fine, 4-in., 16c each; -5-in., 25c each. Can supply for immediate sale also. Callas, 6 and 6-in., 35c and 60c each. Carnations, all colors, 4-in., 16c each. Geraniums, 3 and 4-in., 7c and 10c each. Ferns, Boston varieties, 4, 5 and 6-in., 15c, 30c and 40c each. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3, 4 and 5-in , 7c, 15c and36c each. Asparagus, Sprengeri, 2VJ, 3, 4 and 5-in., 4c, 6c, 15c and 35c each. Table Ferns, 8 sorts, 2 and 2i^-in., $4 00 per hundred. Variegated Vincas, 3 and 4-in , 6 and 10c each. Araucarias, $1 00 each and up. Kentias, 6 and 6-in., 76c and $1.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8 and 10-inch, .$2.00 to $4.00 each. Rubbers, five and 6-in., 36c to 50c each. Begonia Luminosa, 4-in., 15c each. Valley, 5 and 6. in. pans, 50c to 75c each. Write us about RoseS for later delivery. Grafted and own root. Have a large and fine stock. C. If. FREY, 1133 "0" Street, Lincoln,' Nebr. man C. Kroseberg and the "Wisconsin Telephone Company. The Edlefsen- Leidigef company alleges in its com- plaint that all the interests of William S. A. Edlefsen, the father of Maggie Ediefsen Kroseberg, which he had in the Edlefsen-Leidiger company were purchased by them, and maintain that Maggie Edlefsen Kroseberg has no right to engage in the floral business under the name of Maggie Edlefsen. The Wisconsin Telephone Company is sued for supplying telephone service to Maggie Edlefsen under the number Grand 2175, constituting unfair com- petition and infringement on the rights of the Edlefsen-Leidiger company, they charge. — Milwaukee Free Press. Detroit. LENTEN BUSINE.SS UP TO STANDARD. Mid-Lenten season has brought but little diminution in the call for flowers of all kinds, especially of the bulbous pot plants, an array of which is seen in every florist store. Social functions are not conspicuous for their frequency, but the loss in this respect is more than made up in the increased call due to inspiration that spring time gives to all for flowers. Roses have been quite scarce the past few weeks, but are now^ becoming more plentiful and correspondingly cheaper. Sweet peas are coming into the market in great quan- tities and the quality ia most excel- lent, but the surplus drags down the price to a figure far less th,an the qual- ity should command, and yet the grow- ers acquiesce with admirable compla- cency. Carnations are much improved In quality, and great numbers of them are coming in, but the intrusion of high grade, long stem, sweet peas and fine snapdragon so early in the sea- son, has made It hard for the divine flower to compete. NOTES. Harry A. Bunyard, of New York, gave a lecture on "Summer Flowering Bulbs" at the Hotel Ponchartrain, Fri- day afternoon, March 5, under the aus- pices of the Michigan Garden Club. The lecture was illustrated by the stereop- ticon and was well received. "Harry" called upon his many friends in the trade while here. E. A. Fetters moved into his new store, corner of Woodward avenue and Clifford street, Saturday, March G, and although the weather was most disa- greeable, he was greeted in his new lo- cation by a great number of friends and patrons, and the business of the day was most encouraging. The Detroit Florist Club will give an "old-fashioned corn cob pipe smoker" in Harmonie hall, Monday evening, March 15. A splendid pro- gram is being prepared for the pleas- ure of all. Breitmeyers' Park Flower Shop, in the new David Whitney building, near the Hotel Statler, is nearing comple- tion and will soon be occupied and un- der the personal charge of Harry Breit- meyer. Robt. Rahaley will attend the spring flower show in New York, and while East will visit Boston and Philadel- phia. Visitors : Edwin Pancourt and R. Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. ^___ 3. F. S. Ft. Wayne, Ind. COLD WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY. The spring-like weather of the last week of February produced a great quantity of high class blooms, but a week of cold, dark days has cut oft the supply of stock to a great extent, although the demand is as great as ever and prices have increased. There are lots of fine bulbous and pot stock on the market, with a good demand. Preparations are being made for Easter, and the florists are all expect- ing an early spring. The weather has not hurt the quality of the cut stock -as much as it has decreased the quan- tity produced. Roses are in good shape and are eagerly bought up. Car- nations are of good size and color, but not over-plentiful. Orchids and lilies are in fine condition, and the great va- riety of small flowers are coming in good. Lily of the valley is rather scarce. Pansy plants are in and lilacs have appeared within the last few weeks. Freesias are used for corsage work. NOTES. At the recent funeral of Henry W. Wellman, a prominent and pioneer citi- zen of this city, many of the local firms were well represented with floral offerings. Among them were The Flick Floral Co., The Auger Flower Shop, The Bradley Flower Shop, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, and The New Haven Floral Co. The Flick Floral Co. have the deco- rations for the spring opening of the large department stores of Wolf and Dessauer, and the Rurode Dry Goods Co. They have also been busy with funeral work, and are showing some fine stock. Their pot lilacs are mam- moth. W. J. Vesey. Jr., has returned from the meeting of the State Florists' As- sociation of Indiana, which was held at Portland, March 2. He reports business as very good, and says his stock cannot meet the heavy demand for flowers during the last few weeks. Some fine Azalea mollis and pansy plants are being shown at the Bradley Flower Shop. This firm is preparing to move to its new quarters. H. K. 19^5- The American Florist. 383 40,000 riNE LILY PLANTS Xrx I^ots for* Ka^stei^ INTERIOR VIEW OF ONE OF OUR MANY EASTER LILY HOUSES. Better Stock Was Never Offered and the plants are of a fair average height, and range from 14 inches to 24 inches above the pots, bearing from 4 to 12 blooms to each pot. Size of pots 5^x6 inches. Plants having 5 or more flowers to pot, $100 per 1000 buds or blooms Plants having 3 or 4 blooms to pot, $110 per 1000 buds or blooms Orders exceeding 1000 blooms will include plants with 3 or 4 flowers to plant. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, Phone: Rogers Park 684. |LL _i 384 The American Florist. Mar. I J, POEHLMA 72-74 E. Randolph StJ Mrs. Chas. Russell, Good Supply of Large Flowers of Fine Quality in All Lengij Fancy Red, Pink, White Carnation Tulips, Fancy Pink, Red and Yellow. Fancy Sweet Peas and Princess of Wales Violets. Killarney--Killarney Brilliant--Killarney Queen-Milady- Sunburst—Aaron Ward--CattleyaS"Valley--DaffodilS"Jonquils. PRICE LIST— Effective March 15th. Orchids. Fer Doz, Cattleyas $4.00 and $6.00 Beauties. Per doz. Specials $6 00 36-in. long $4.00 to 6.00 30-in. long 3.00 24-in. long 2.60 18 to 20-in 2.00 Short per 100, 8.00 to 12.50 Roses. Per 100 Hadley $6.00 to $15.00 Shawver 6.00 to 15.00 Killarney White Kill. Aaron Wards Roses— Continued. Per 100 1 Ex. long $10.00 ! Long 8 00 ( Medium $5.00 to 6.00 J Short 3.00 to 4.00 Russell— E X . long , 30 to 36 in . 25 . 00 Long 18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 - " Short 4 00 to 10.00 Carnations. Richmond Milady Sunburst Bulgaria Brilliant Kill. Queen Split Medium. Fancy ... Ex. long $12.00 Long $ 8.00 to 10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 LUy of the Valley. Extra Fancy 1st Quality ... 2nd Quality... Per 100 $2.00 3.00 4.00 Per 100 $4.00 3.00 2.00 Miscellaneous. Per lOO Jonquils and Daffodils Paper Whites Sweet Peas Freesia Tnlips, single and double... Easter Lilies Violets, double and single.. Violets, single, fancy Mexican Ivy Smilax per doz., $2.00 Sprengeri-Asparagus " Long Asparagus Plumosus, string, 50c. Leucothoe Adiantum 1.00 to Galax, bronze and green per 1000, Eastern Ferns " " Boxwood perbu., 25c, per case, Wild Smilax per case, $ $0.76 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 1 .50 to 2.00 to 4.00 to SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL CHIFFON PRICES, 2 inch waterproof, 2 cents per yard; 4 inch plain, 2\ cents per yard; 6 inch plain, 3>^ cents per yard. 1 foot, per 1000, . 2 feet, per 1000, . $1.10 2^ feet, per 1000, . . $3.00 3>^ feet, per 1000, . . $4, 2.50 3 feet, per 1000, . . 3.50 4 feet, per 1000, . . 5. ery slen der. Just what you want for East er plants. THE HUGHES SHA1V1ROCK BOX 1915 design. "A Bit of Old Ireland." 5^^ in. long, 3 in. wide, 3 in. deep. Compartme for two 2 in. Shamrock plants. Irish Landscape Scene — Blarney Castle — on inside cover. Pri( $1.80 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Boxes with Shamrocks, $2-40 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. Green Carnation Powder For St. Patrick's Day Enough to make two quarts of fluid for 50c per package. Order a sample package now. 'S^I.J^^ISSLI!^^^ G^Bt^%.JS(S A product of the Japan Sea that will take the place of sea moss, beautiful natural green moss that grows and also retains its color when dried. Also invaluable as an aquarium Gn Sample sent for the asking, $1.00 per lb.; about 50 bunches. 19^5- The American Florist. 385 BROS. CO. g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS •gest supply of choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. 3-in, I pots, L pots, I pots, I pots, I pots. 1 tubs. . tubs, \ tubs, I tubs. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants pots, $2.00 per doz ; $15.00 per 5 to6 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 18 24 in. 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 40 to 42 in. 40 in., heav 42 to 44 in. 45 to 48 in. 58 to 64 in. £acb $0.35 l.OC 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 100. high high high high high y heavy 4-00 heavy 5.00 high 7.50 Specimens. $20.00 to $40.00. Kentia Forsterlana Single Plants 3-in. pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. ' ' ■ 18 to 20 in. high 0 35 28 to .30 in. high 1.00 34 to 36 in. high 1.50 46 to 48 in. high 3.50 50 to 54 in. high 5.00 5 to 5V2 ft. high 8.00 6 to 6V2 ft. high 10.00 FERNS pots, pots, pots, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs. 5 to 6 leaves, 5 to 6 leaves. 5 to 6 leaves 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. Kentia Forsterlana Made-upPlants Each pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 in. high $1,50 pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 3 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub. tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs, tubs 38 to 40in. high 38 to 44 in, high 48 to 54 in. high 52 to 56 in. liigh . 5 ft. high 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 strong specimens in 15 inch tubs, 7 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. 3,00 3.50 5.00 6.00 00 Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants 6- n. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $1.20 7-iD. pots 3 plants in a pot 38-40. high 3 55 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Phoenix Roebelenll 4-in. pots, nicely characterized. 40 cents. 7 -in. pots 22-in. high 30-32-in spread $2.C0 7-in. pots. 26-in. high 34-36 in. spread 2.50 8-in. tubs, grand specimens 3,50 Areca Lutescens 6-in, pots. 3 plants in pot 1.00 7-in. pots, 3 plants in pot 1.50 .Boston. Whitman!, Roosevelt. 6 inch, each $0.50 per doz $ 6.00 7 inch, each 75 8inch. each 1.00 lOinch. each 2 50 12 inch, each 3.50 Extra fine Boston and Asparagus Hanging Baskets $1.50 to $3.00 each. Azaleas All the leading varieties for Easter, from 75c to $3.00. Specimens from .1=3.50 to $10 00 each. Pandanus Veltchii Highly colored. 4-in . 50c: 5-in., 75c to $1.00: 6-in., $1.50; 7-in.. $2.00 to $2,50 each. Dracaena Terminalls Highly colored, extra fine. 4-in., $3.00 p^er doz.: 5-in., $5.00 per doz. ; 6-in , $7.50 per doz. Hydrangeas perdoz 9.00 per doz 12.00 Araucarlas Excelsa, fine stock, 50c, 75c, $1.00 each. Robusta Compacta, large plants. $1.50 10 $2.00 each. Rubber Plants All sizes from 25c to 50c each. Strong foliage. Crotons Well colored in all varieties, extra fine, 50c to 75c each, English Ivy Strong stock, 20 cts. to 35 cts. each. Cocos WeddeUlana 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per HO. $90.00 per 1000. Shamrock Plants FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. 1-in. and 2-in. plants, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per ICOO. Larger lots, prices on application. Either February or March delivery. Roses Ramblers and H. P. varieties. 50c to $1.00 each. Cannas Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $3 00 $25 00 Richard Wallace 2 50 22 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 2 50 22 10 Mme. Berat 2 00 20 00 Gladiator, Venus, Jean Tissot 2 .SO 22 00 Queen Charlotte 3 00 25 00 Pennsylvania 2 50 22 00 Pres. Meyeis 2 00 20 00 Egandale. David Harum 2 50 22 00 Mrs. Kate Gray 2 50 22 CO Otaksa and French varieties, in bloom, from 50c to $1.50 each. y After March 15 you can get all the Cannas listed above in pots; 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in., $6 per 100. Lily of the Valley in Pots, in bloom, 50 cents to 75 cents each. Hyacinths in all colors in pots, pans an<} boxes at 8 cents per bulb. Single Hyacinths in four inch pots, 10 cents. Place your Easter orders early for Pot roses, Lilies, Spireas, Azaleas, Hydrangeas. Bulbous Stoclt, etc, to avoid disappointment. ALL FREIGHT SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER'S RISK Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants :ern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. :ed, 2Hin. Per 1000 a $130 00 • 120 00 no 00 eo. Shawyer.. 110 00 Ward no 00 liey 110 00 Per 5000 $600 00 550 00 500 00 50O 00 500 00 500 00 Grafted. 2H-in. Per lOOO Per 5000 White Killarney $llii 00 $5'0 00 Killarnev Brilliant., lin 00 500 00 Richmond 110 00 500 00 Bulgaria or Taft 110 00 500 00 Cecile Brunner 100 00 Own Root, 2H-in. Per 1000 Per 5000 White Killarney.... $60 00 $275 00 Pink Killarney 60 00 275 00 Richmond 55 00 260 00 BulgarieorTalt 60 CO 275 00 Booking orders now for future delivery. Own Root. IVi-m. Per ICOO Per 5000 Aaron Ward $60 00 $275 00 Milady 60 00 275 00 Hadley 70 00 300 00 Prince d'Arenberg... 60 00 275 00 ''or3H-inch grafted plants add $40.00 per 1000 to prices quoted above. CHRYSANTHEMUMS leadquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrjsanthemums; 2W-indh and rooted cuttings, for commercial growers only. ' varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. THE TWO BEST VARIETIES EVER OFFERED. Iss Marvella French, late white $8 00 per 100: $70 00 per 1000 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow $8 00 per 100; $70 00perlOCO Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis. List includes only such R. C. per E- 100 1000 :ber Frost $2 50 $22 00 ■" ■ ■ 22 00 inia Poehlmann 2 50 llesRazer 2 50 !i Papworth 2 50 ■ . Chadwick 2 50 1 thy Eaton 2 50 ? wood Hall 2 50 '"■•■• 2 50 His Ideal 2 50 ?.'0-; 2 50 II, Salomon 2 50 22 (;0 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 2H-inch per lOO 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 R. C. per PINK— 100 inoo McNiece J2 50 $22 00 2H-inch per 100 1000 $3 00 $27 00 3 00 27 00 22 00 22 00 3 00 3 OO 3 no 3 00 3 00 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 27 00 Enguehard 2 50 22 00 MaudDean 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 R. E. Loeben 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Patty 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Wells' Late Pink 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Chieftain 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 R. C. per 2V7-inch per YELLOW— 100 1000 100 1^00 Golden Glow $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 Chrysolora 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 Bonnaffon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 ■BELLOW— 100 1000 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2 50 $22 00 $3 00 $27 00 YellowSalcmon 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 BRONZE-0. H Kahn 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 RED— bchrimpton 2 50 22 00 3 00 27 00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Here are two of last year's introductions that we be- lieve to be good commercial varieties, and we will grow these in quantities ourselves: Champion, red, $6 00 per 100: $50 00 per 1000. Philadelphia, light pink, $6.0n per 100: $'0 00 per 1000 Wlnsor, $20 0('per 1000. Scarlet Glow. $25.00 per 1000. Gor^eons.$5.00per 100: $40.00 per lOOO. SEND ALL PLANT ORDERS DIRECT TO MORTON GROVE, ILL. , s^SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. 386 The American Florist. Mar. 13, CHOICE LILY PLANTS FOR EASTER 10 cents, per bud. Now is the time for siiipment. We have two large houses in the very best Giganteum Easter Lilies coming just right for Easter. These plants are now in white bud and will ship in better condition now than if the flowers are in full bloom The plants are from 18 to 2t inches above the pots strong and sturdy with an average of 4 to 6 blooms per plant. We ship these with the pots off, the balls of dirt well wrapped in paper, packed in light wooden boxes, 20 plants to the box, or we will pack 12 plants to ths box in strong paper boxes Plants packed in this manner will travel in perfect condition as they are securely fastened and at one-half the cost of the old style of packing. No charge for packing. The price of the plants 10c per bud. Order early and avoid disappointment. CURRENT PRICE LIST WE GROW ALL THE FLOWERS WE SELL. BEAUTIES. Per doz. specials, stems 48 in. and over $5 00 30 to 36 in. stems $3 GO to 4.00 18 to 24 in. stems 1.50 to 2.00 Shorter lengths BO to l.BO Richmond-Killarney Brilliant-Pink and Rhea Reid-Bul^aria-Sunburst. Per loo Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Mediums, stems 10 to 15 in 6 00 Shorter stems 4.00 Wtiite Killarney. Specials, extra long stems Long Medium length stems Short length stems Per 100 $10.00 8 00 6.00 400 Carnations. Fanc_v White Carnations for St. Patrick's Day Fancy red, very choice Fancy white and pink, very choice Good Carnations, pink and white, $3.00 per 100 except for March 17. Easter Lilies per doz., $1.60 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to Jonquils and Tulips 2.00 to Sweet Peas, as.sorted colors 1.00 to Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to Best Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax Leaves, green or bronze per lOOO, 1 00 Per 100 $6.00 4.00 4.00 10 00 4.00 3.('0 l.BO 3.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. All Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices on Day of Shipment. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, lU., and Greggs Station, lU. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL ClUcagfo. TE.\DE VERY QUIET. Trade was very quiet last week, due principally to the unfavorable weather conditions that were experienced and conseriuently stock of all kinds was plentiful and sold at low prices. The shipping trade was good, but the local demand was quieter than it has been for a long time. American Beauty roses in the fancy gi-ades were none too plentiful, but there was quite a number of inferior flowers seen. Roses are in good supply, l)ut clean up fairly well at low prices each day. Carna- tions are arriving in good numbers, but continue to clean up well at fair prices considering the large supply of other stock that is being offered. Violets probably never sold at -such cheap prices this season as they did this week, and to give the reader a little idea of what the violet market really was, all that is necessary is to mention that one of the local department stores had a special sale on them, Saturday, March (j, when several hundred thovi- sand were sold at five cents per bunch. Of course this stock should not bo compared with *he general run of stock that the trade buys, but it mere- ly shows how the stock accumulated, and how it was jobbed off in quantity lots. Sweet peas are seen in large quantities at nearly all the wholesale stores and are also selling at greatly reduced prices compared with the week previous. Freesia in various colors is being offered in quantity and is seen displayed in many of the downtown stores. Snapdragons and stocks are ar- riving in large supply again, but are cleaning up well. Tulips, jonquils, liyacinths. Paper White narcissi, lilies, lily of the valley, gladioli and other bulbous stock is seen everywhere in large supply. A few pansies, daisies, gardenias, forget-me-nots and calendu- las are seen, but not in any great quan- tities. Orchids arc arriving in fair supply and are moving nicely. Easter blooming plants arc making their ap- pearance in large numbers at the retail stores and remind one that the big (lower day is rapidly approaching. It is a little early to talk about the sup- ply of cut flowers for Easter, but it would not be at all surprising if home grown American Beauty roses would be .scarce for this occasion, for several of the larger growers are already throw- ing out their plants and others are doubtful whether they will be in crop or not, for the weather the past week has been anything but favorable for setting buds. NOTES. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee avenue, are shipping an entire outfit of store fixtures, including a Buchbin- der florist refrigerator, to U. L. Craw- ford, Des Moines, la., for his new store in the Shops building. ■ Henry Buchbin- der, who recently underwent an opera- tion for apjjendicitis, has recovered suf- ficiently to attend to his duties at the store again. N. P. Miller has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father, Nicholas Miller, whose death occurred last week, at the ripe old age of SI). The funeral was held from the family residence at Wilmette, Friday, March .5, at 0 a. m., and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the local cemetery. Ronsley the Florist, who opened for business in the Westminster building on South Dearborn street last Septem- ber, reports that February was the best month that he has experienced. Robert Northam says that George Reinberg is going to throw out all his American Beauty rose plants to make room for the new rose Ophelia. igis- The American Florist. 387 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. WHITE CARNATIONS P^oi- St. r»a^tfiol5:'«» Day ^^.OO to ^S.OO ijer* lOO, Large supply of fancy stock, so place your order with us for this occasion. Bear in mind when ordering that we are also strong on everything mentioned in the price list below and that the quotations are very reasonable considering the exceptionally fine quality of the stock that we are offering. Current Price List, AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra fancy 30-36-inch stems 24-incb stgms 20-inch stems Short stems Per doz. $5 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 1 00 RICHMOND AND MILADY. Per 100 Specials JIO 00 Select 8 00 Medium $5 00 to 6 00 Shorts 4 00 rr&ney::;: J |-'a.s Mrs. Aaron Ward.. I ^^°^^--- ( Specials. ) Select..., Mrs. Chas. Russell ) Medium.. I Short... Roses, our selection, per 100 Per 100 $10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 Per Doz. $2 50 2 00 1 50 75 to 1 00 $3 00 Per 100 Carnations, fane? $2 00 to $4 00 Sweet Peas 75 to 150 Harrisii..perdoz., $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Violets SOto 75 Smilax per doz.. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch.. 50 to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Galax, bronze and green, per 1000 $1 00 Leucottioe Sprays, per 100 75c to 1 00 WHITE CARNATIONS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Let Us Book Your Easter Orders Now Heavy Supply for Easter Anyfliing and Everything in Seasonable Cut Flowers. Including the best that there is in Roses, Beauties, Ophelia, Russell, Richmond, Ward, Sunburst and Milady. Our Double White Killarney are without an equal. Large heavy foliage and of pure white type, which do not show the dull pinkish color that is prevalent among the other strain of White Killarney, which they assume at this season of the year. Carnations, Easter Lilies, Violets, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Daffodils, Mignonette and Other High Grade Quality Stock. We receive our supplies of Easter Lilies from the best lily growers in and around Chicago, hence you can depend upon receiving the best. HONEST DEALING OUR MOTTO GOOD VALUES We aim to please in every respect, and out-of-town customers will be benefited by sending us their orders; by so doing you will find we can we can save you money. We grow our own stock, thereby assur- ing you of getting absolutely fresh stock, besides saving you the commission man's profit. You can increase your profit and business by sending yc ur orders to us.-^^ J. A. BUDLONG Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS Prices No Higher Than Others. 388 The American Florist. Mar. /J, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock* Prices Right. Beauties-Roses Joseph Ziska & Sons are having a big ■ call for miniature duclcs and storivs which were added to the sup- ply department this week. They wholesale at 25 and 30 cents each and are just the thing for window decora- tions or they are suspended from the ceiling on a wire spring and when an electric fan is turned on the- wings are set in motion and give one an idea at first glance that it is a real bird fluttering about. C. L. Washburn is well pleased with the condition of the lily plants at the Bassett & Washburn greenhouses that his firm will have to offer in pots for Easter and expects to dispose of all the stock on hand without trouble. This firm is offering cut lilies in quan- tity, in addition to its regular offer- ings. Mrs. Horton of the office force is now taking in the sights of the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Fran- cisco, Calif. Bernard J. Schmirer is having trou- ble with one of the movie theaters in his neighborhood in regard to some curtain advertising that he contracted for. It seems that the theater changed hands before the contract ex- pired and his slide did not appear on the screen since and that the agency is attempting to collect for something that he did not get. The question will probably be settled in court this week. Paul Klingsporn has had all the old trophies of the Chicago Florists' Club polished and they looked pretty classy when they were on exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store this week. He thinks that they should be on exhibition at every club meeting, so do not be surprised if you see them in the meeting room next month. George Wienhoeber had several large designs for the Mohr funeral last week, among which was a very pretty spray of violets, orchids and lily of the valley. Miss Johnson, who has been in the employ of the Fleischman Floral Co. as bookkeeper for the past six years, has accepted a similar posi- tion at this establishment. The Otto Wittbold Nursery at Edge- brook has secured several large plant- ing orders recently in this vicinity which will keep quite a force of men busy for some time. Mr. Wittbold says that considerable shipping was done during the warm spell that pre- vailed before the recent cold weather set in. Peter Reinberg is cutting heavily in roses and carnations now and will be well fixed in white for St. Patrick's day. The entire store force will visit the greenhouses next Sunday, March 14, to get a line on the stock for Easter. The shipping trade is very good at this store and the local demand is improv- ing. THE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS H. VAN GELDER Pres. I. M. JONES, Sec'y. WHOLESALE com»...iui. rLOUSTS 6« Bui Bm4.I^ 84raM CBICAGO » H o H 0 o o > H H % B CO THE OPEN DOOR TO GREATER PROFITS Miss Amy Schultz has resigned her position as stenographer at the J. A. Budlong store and the old saying that coming events cast their shadows be- fore is true in this ca.se, for she will become Mrs. Cooper next month. Her sister, Miss Maybelle Schultz, is now filling the position she just vacated. Sam Freund, formerly with the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., is now repre- senting the Morris Paper Mills in this vicinity, with headquarters in Room 412 Harris Trust building. The Morris people have a large factory at Morris, 111., and manufacture paper boxes of nearly every description. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report a brisk demand for American Beauty roses and state that the ."ihipping trade is holding up splendidly. This firm is busy making preparations for a ban- ner Eastor trade and will have a large amount of stock to offer then. The George Wittbold Co. has a large stock of Boston ferns, kentias and cyrtomiums on hand and is making special offers on same to the trade for a short time only. The Frank Floral Co. is showing quite a supply of bulbous stock an(l a nice line of green goods. The A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. is prepared to handle rush orders up to the last minute for Easter for its usual line of paper folding flower boxes. Jens Jensen is scheduled to lecture before the ways and means committee of the Association of Commerce, March 10, on "Chicago, the Garden City." Zalinger & Hirsch, who operate the store in the rotunda of the Insurance Exchange Building, are mailing a very clever Easter card. Manager Tricker, of Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111., re- ports a fine lot of Easter specialties ready for buyers. M. C. Gunterberg is handling violets in exceptionally large supply and will have more than ever to offer at Easter this year. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing' some Creole lily plants specially grown to show the quality of the bulbs. 1.5. Mrs. A. Guillaume, La Crosse, Wis., was a visitor at the Peter Reinberg establishment this week. R. J. Haight, with Mrs. Haight, has gone to California to remain until May N. P. Miller is no longer in the em- ploy of A. Ij. Vaughan. & Co. ^9^5- The American Florist. 389 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Headquarters for the finest Beauties now obtainable. Try us on your next order and you will be surprised what splendid flowers you will receive for the money. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Tulips, Paper Whites, Romans, Jonquils, Freesias, Orchids, Etc. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Perdoz. Long stems $4 00 to $B 00 36-inch stems 3 50 24 to 30-inch stems. 3 00 20-inch stems 2 50 18-inch stems 2 00 12 to IB-inch stems. 1 00 to 1 50 Per 100 Richmond, Specials.... $10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short r" ROSES, our selection. 3 00 111: P*rloe W.Killarney KlUarney Fancy.. " Brilliant , ^^ Ward Mea.... Sunburst. Short. . Carnations, common.. Fancy Splits Fancy White for St. Patrick's Day Valley Violets (double) Violets (single) Jonquils Freesia (choice white) Per 100 $10 00 $6 00 to 8 00 4 00 2 00 3 00 1 50 5 00 4 00 50 50 3 00 3 00 3 00 to 2 00 to 2 00 to Subject to Change Without Notice. ' Per 100 Paper Whites $2 00 to $3 00 Lilies perdoz., 1 60 to 2 00 Callas perdoz., 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas 76 to 150 Smilax perdoz., 1 50 to 2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus Strings.ea., 75 Asp. PlumoSUS bunch, 35 to 50 Fancy Ferns . per 1000, 2 50 Wild Smilax.. per case, 5 00 Boxwood. ..per lb., 25c; 50 lbs., 7 50 Leucothoe Sprays 75 Mexican Ivy 75 Pussy Willows, per bunch, 3B cents. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., 161 N. Wabash Ave., '"" m^<«»{2r.'Bl5 CHICAGO We have taken over the entire Cut Flower Business of the CHICAGO CARNATION CO. and will continue the business in our name. We have growers interested with us whose stock we have handled for some time and with the new arrangement, we now have twice as many Fancy Carnations and double the amount of Roses in all the leading varieties in addition to a full line of Bulbous stock, Sweet Peas, Lilies, etc. Experience, Quality, Quantity and Service mean much to you and assures you of the best at all times that the Great Central Market affords at the usual reasonable prices. All orders entrusted to our care will be given the same at- tention as if the buyer was in the market himself selecting the stock desired. A. T. PYFER & CO., OFFICERS: H. E. PHILPOTT, Pres. V. BEZDEK, Vice-Pres. NETTIE L. PARKER, Sec'y. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 3373. A, T. PYFER, Treas. and Mgr. Chicago, III. A. T. Pyfer says that trade has been very good at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store and that everything is running along smoothly as before. It will be remem- bered by the trade that this is the firm that has taken over the entire cut flower business of the Chicago Carna- tion Co. E. F. Kurowski, Jr., says that the John C. Moninger Co. is enlarging its New Tork office, which is proving to be a fine investment. Several nice or- ders have been booked through this branch recently and the outlook is that many more will follow. Frank Ayres and his able force of assistants are attending strictly to business at the Chas. W. McKellar store, while the proprietor and his wife are taking in the sights at the Panama- Pacific exposition. Erne & Klingel are showing some very fancy tulips in addition to a full line of other seasonable stock. This firm is enjoying a nice business and could use a little more floor space to good advantage. 390 The American Florist. Mar. I J, Poehlmann Bros. Co. is offering 40.000 lily plants in pots for Easter this year and the stock is certainly in splendid condition. The plants aver- ag:e from four to twelve blooms per pot and there is no question but what every one will be sold before the Easter rush is over. August Poehlmann can be seen about the greenhouses each day where everything is running along very nicely and planting in some of the houses is well under way. Over 90,000 Mrs. Chas. Russell roses will be grown next season and it is understood that Ophelia will also be given considerably more bench space then previously. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup- ply of fancy roses and carnations and will have a large quantity of white in the last named for St. Patrick's day. N. J. Wietor says that everything at the greenhouse is in fine condition now and the indications are they will have plenty of stock for their cus- tomers as usual the approaching Easter. Percy Jones will have his usual large supply of white carnations for St. Pat- rick's day and is already booking or- ders for same. A nice supply of bulb- ous stock is to be seen at this store, not to say anything of the fancy ferns handled in quantity. Miss J. M. Zalud, who conducts the Elston Flower Shop at 3950 Elston avenue, is gradually recovering from the injuries she sustained in a recent street car accident. Miss Zalud is sis- ter of Mrs. Smely, the well known flor- ist of Aurora. Zech & Mann are pleasing their trade with fancy sweet peas and freesias which are in good supply as usual with them. The shipping trade at this store is brisk and inquiries re- garding Easter stock are numerous. "Weiland & Risch are cutting quite heavily in Mrs. Chas. Russell roses at present and the quality of the stock that they are offering is fine. This firm will grow this variety on a larger scale than ever next season. W. D. Desmond of the L. S. Donald- son Co., Minneapolis, Minn., was a vis- itor this week. He reports that busi- ness has been good since January 1 and that his firm has no complaint whatever to make. John Kruchten has booked several large orders for pot lilies for Easter the past week, but still has a large quantity to offer. He handles both cut lilies and pot lilies each Easter in large quantities. The Garland Manufacturing Co. of Des Plaines reports a brisk demand for the "Little Wonder" rose nozzle, which is making a big hit with every grower who is using it. The E. C. Amllng Co. expects to oc- cupy its new store in the LeMoyne building at the .southwest corner of Lake street and North Wabash avenue on or before March 21. J. P. Kidwell & Co. report that business continues to be good at their Michigan avenu« store, and are busy making preparations to handle a big Easter trade. Frank Schramm of Crystal Lake has placed an order with the Foley Manufacturing Co. for two new houses, 40x22.T feet, and a service building, 30x100 feet. Kyle & Foerster's store is beginning to take on an Easter appearance with the large supply of fancy cut lilies that are being consigned to them. The A. L. Randall Co. is busy get- ting its new store ready in the Le Moyne building and expect to occupy It shortly before Easter. Hoerber Bros, are thinking soriou.s- ly of adding Mrs. Chas. Ru.s.sell to the list of roses now grown at their Des Plaines greenhouses. O. A. Tonner is again showing a regular .supply of fancy snapdragons at her 30 East Randolph street whole- sale store. ROSES 100 Killarney $3 to $10 White Klllarney 3 to 10 Richmond 4 to 10 Fireflame 6 to 10 Ward 4 to 12 100 Milady $6 to $12 Klllarney Queen 6 to 12 Shawjer 6 to 12 Beauties, 60 in. stems $6 to $6 per dozen CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Ave., iDPhone, Randolph 5*49. Chicago EVERYTHING Cut Flowers ^ Greens Send all your orders where they will receive the proper attention. THE NEW Live WIRE. •W"lMg A.1V k: Wholesale Florists, 179-181-183 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Frank Triska is the proprietor of the new store that opened recently at 1802 West Eighteenth street. Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store presents a most inviting appearance in its new dress of white paint. Jack Byers left this week to accept a position with the Dayton Co. at Min- neapolis, Minn. John T. Muir has been elected presi- dent of the board of trustees at River Forest. Sinner Bros, are offering choice Ten Weeks' stock in white, lavender and pink. Louis Klemm, of Whiting, Ind., is a frequent visitor in the local market. L. Beckers is opening a new retail store at 2558 North Clark street. Mrs. Carl Cropp celebrated a birth- day last Sunday, March 7. Visitors : John Evans, Richmond, Ind.; E. J. Fancourt, representing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Walter Mott, representing Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y.; W. D. Desmond, with the L. S. Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. A. Guillaume, LaCrosse, Wis. Chicago Bowling. NORTH CHICAOO LEAGUE SCORES. Players. 1st 2(1 3(1 J. Iluebner 18.3 181 178 IX)rman 224 223 128 Zpch 136 173 180 Price 148 202 204 Olsem 200 102 193 Totals 891 941 8S3 Port Byron, N. Y. — The Hollans- Dale Garden Co. has been incorporated by Edson W. Hamm; capital, $50,000. Portage, Wis. — S. J. Huber has taken over the florist business of his sister, the late Mrs. J. C. Clemmons, and has moved to a new location at .^)05 West Conant street. St. Louis. PRICES DROP WITH CROWDED MARKET. The market the past week was some- what crowded and prices fell consider- ably in all varieties with the exception of violets, which stiffened in price, cloudy and dark weather causing a scarcity. American Beauty roses are scarce. Southern jonquils now influ- ence prices on greenhouse stock. Store openings will help to move surplus stock. NOTES. Fred Lautenschlager, representing Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, was in the city, returning from the state con- vention at Urbana. Mr. Lautenschla- ger was in the company of J. Pilcher, of Kirkwood, for several days, and stated that in general things were picking up. Gustave and Rudolph Grop are in the market with some fancy stock in sweet peas. Their supply in violets is not nearly as heavy this year. Hugo Gross is also engaged in the growing business at Kirkwood, Mo. The local florists' club will hold its annual spring carnation and novelty exhibition at the salesrooms of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., 1310 Pine street. It is hoped the attraction will bring a good crowd. George Wagner has severed' his con- nection with the firm of Grimm & Gorly as designer, and expects to take a trip to California to take in the fair. The Grand Leader had a special sale of violets and sweet peas, March 6. Frank Bucksart has full charge of the buying and sales of these flowers. The plantsmen are all busy prepar- ing for Easter. The present outlook is good for a full supply. Ostertag Bros, are busy with floral work. Henry is a good and regular buyer in this market. Nathaniel King.sley is in the market daily buying for the north end Mullan- phy store. F. H. Weber's windows are very prettily arranged with plants and cut flowers. jgis- The American Florist. 391 BEST GREEN CARNATION DYE for St. Patrick's Day, 50c and $1.00 per package. 30 East Randolph St., A. L. Randall Co., ^S^9 CHICAGO, ILL. 6^11^3 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Wire Designs and Supplies. CHICAGO New Crop Wild Smilax Now ready for shipment, $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Moss. E. A. BEAVEN. Evergreen, Ala. The wholesale houses are now show- ing St. Patrick's green for dyeing pur- poses. Frank Vennemann is bringing some good carnations into the market. Will Sanders is no longer connected with the Mullanphy Florists. W. F. Cincinnati. LENTEN BUSINESS BETTER THAN USUAL. Business is keeping up steadily, and in the aggregate appears to be better than before Lent. The early spring openings are using their full quota of stock and keep the market cleaned up pretty well. Stock of all kinds is much more plentiful than it was, and this makes it a comparatively easy matter to take care of immediate wants in the flower line. The demand from out of town is pretty strong. Both roses and carnations are more plentiful than they were, and are now able to take care of present requirements. The lily cut, too, is large and proves good property. The cut of bulbous stock is also heavy, and the better part of it has a fair market. Many of the jonquils offered are very fine. The sweet pea cut con- tinues very large. Other offerings in- clude calla and rubrum lilies, violets, orchids, lily of the valley, snapdragons, primroses, mignonette, Forget-me-nots and wallflowers. NOTES. Local florists are in receipt of cards from Jacksonville, Pla., from Ellis Woodworth, the Sefton Mfg. Co.'s rep- resentative. A. J. Hoi-ning has been cutting some very fine large jonquils. C. E. Critchell has been having a very fine lot of smilax. Visitors : R. E. Adgate, represent- ing The McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa.; V. Morgan, representing The Lord & Burnham Co., and Fred Rupp, Law- renceburg, Ind. H. Cincinnati, O. — Joseph Volz, 68, of Dina avenue, Cheviot, a retired florist, died February 16. Two sons, F. Joseph Volz, vice-president of the Otto Grau Piano Company, and Frank A. Volz, florist, and four daughters survive him. WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. J. H. BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, cmCAOO. VALLEY, ROSES wBOUESAU and CARNATIONS epnuien np A Specialty bKUWtH Ur GUT FLOWERS E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 166 N. Michigan Avenue CHICAGO. L. D. 'Pbones Central 1977 and 1978. VlioMeHowerMM'KeU Current Price List Roses. Beauty, specials ... 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in ISin , 12-in Perdoz. $6 00 S 00 4 00 3 CO 2 00 1 50 7S@1 CO Per 100 •■ Killarney Brilliant 4 00015 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00012 00 " Richmond 4 00615 00 " Prince de Bulearie 4 00@12 CO " Rhea Reid 4 00@15 00 " My Maryland 4 00012 00 •■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 30030 00 •• Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4 00015 00 '• Milady 4 00015 00 " Sunburst 4 00012 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00012 00 '• Hadley 4 00015 00 " Ophelia 4 00015 00 " Our selection 3 00 Carnations 1 500 4 00 Cattleyas. ..per doz 4 00 to 6 00 Freesias 3 0004 00 Gladiolui (Southern) 6 00 Gardenias $6.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00 Paper Whites 2 00® 3 00 Romans 2 00® 3 00 Stevia 1 500 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 CO® 2 00 Tulips 3 OCfr') 4 00 Valley 3 00© 4 00 Violets 500 1 25 Adiantum Crow„„um 750 1 00 Ferns "'^ 2 50 Galan " 1000125 Leucothoe 75© 1 00 Mexican Ivy... .per 1000. 5 0006 00 Plumo8usStrine;s..each, 600 75 Smilax perdoz.. 2 0002 50 Soreneeri. Pluroosus Sprays 3 000 4 00 boxwood. 25c per lb. High Grade Floral Publicity Write today for full particulars and sample McNeff-Swenson Co. 220 So. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolpti St., - - Chicago Tclepbone, Central 328 W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Lode Distance Phone. Randolph 3019 John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. WietorBros. wboi-ie CUT FLOWERS All telagraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago HOERBER BROS. aSmoi cm nowers Telepbone Randolph 2768. Greenhonses: DES FLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wira Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Oar New Catalog Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beaatj, Richmond, Klllamey and White Killarney roses. All orders ffiven prompt ^tention. Try ut. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO 392 The American Florist. Mar. ij, EXTRA FINE FANCY FERNS, 1000, $2.00 DAGGER FERNS, of the best quality, 1000, 1.50 We can give you the finest Ferns money can buy and can quote you better prices in case lots. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 12th and Race Streets, PHILADELPHIA. Centre Street, BALTIMORE. 1214 H Street, WASHINGTON. Philadelphia. MARKET overloaded; PRICES SLUIIP. The market is "full and wobbly," not at all able to keep a straight course. Kvery line appears to be largely over- stocked, with roses and sweet peas leading. Prices in these items and some of the other staples have broken badly, special offers in large lots show- ing great price concessions. Anyone who can find a market for flowers in a retail way should be able to gather 0 medium 25@ 35 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 select 1 50@ 3 00 Buffalo, March 10. Rosea, Beauty, special, doz., " " fancy, " " extra No. 1, 5 00 3 50 2 50 2 00 Per 100 No. 2 4 00® 6 00 •' Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@10 00 •■ Killarney Queen 4 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00®10 00 " Sunburst 4 00® 10 00 '• Ward 4 00® 6 00 ■• Taft 4 00® 8 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 8 00@12 00 Calla Lilies 8 00® 10 00 Cattleyas 40 00®60 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 Violets 50® 60 Freesia 2 00® 3 00 Mignonette 4 00® 5 00 Paper Whites 1 50® 2 00 Peas 500 1 50 Tulips 2 006) 3 00 Daffodils 2 CO® 2 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. March 10. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$l 00@S4 00 Per 100 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 '• My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@10 00 Asparagus Plumosu8..perbch.,25c Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Hyacinths 3 00® S 00 Orchids, per doz 3 00® 3 50 Violets 35@ 50 Narcissus (Paper Whites) 2 00 Sweet Peas 35® 75 Jonquils 3 00® 4 00 Rubrum Lilies 4 00® 8 00 Tulips 3 00 St. Louis, March 10. PerlOO Rotes, Beauty, medium 10 00@20 00 short stems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 4 00010 00 White Killarney 6 00010 00 '• Aaron Ward 3 00© 6 00 " Sunburst 6 00@IO 00 '• Ophelia 8 On®l2 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Orchids 35 nn®SO 00 Rubrum 6 00® 8 00 Violets 40® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25@60 Harrisii 10 00®12 50 Jonquils 2 on® 3 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas SO® 1 50 Callas 8c®l2Hc Ferns perlOOO, 2 00 Leucothoe per 100, 60 Galax per 1000, 125 BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. OrchicLPeas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. CRITCHELL "The" Wholesale Florist of Cincinnati 32-34-36 East Third St. CINCINNATI, OHIO Consignments Solicited. Complete Stock ol Florists' Greens and Supplies Mannfacturers and Importers of Florists' Supplies THE McGALLUM GO., Cleveland, Ohio Plttebur^, Fa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Southern Wild Smilax New Crop now ready for shipment. $2.S0 per case Natural and Perpetuated Moss. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Sonthem Ever^eens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. had just so many days after coming to maturity to live, and most of this time should be spent with the custom- er who )3oug-ht them, rather than in the hands of the grower. The moment they were far enough advanced to be cut, the preparation for shipping to the market should follow with the least delay. Some varieties, notably Alma Ward, would not mature if cut too young, while others could be cut young and would mature in water. Gather- ing the crop should be done scientific- ally: one of his growers used to pick his flowers, lay them in bunches of 25 on the tables exposed to the hot sun until tlie entire house had been gone over. Tliey were then placed in water but were so wilted that while they par- tially recovered, they were never sat- isfactory. At Mr. Reid's suggestion each bunch as gathered was put in wa- ter at once,- and there was a remarka- ble difference in their keeping quali- ties. With the competition of the dah- lia in the early fall and the daffodil in the late winter and early spring, the season for the carnation appears to be ever shortening, and it should bring a better average price. He had always contended it was bad business to im- port bulbs to compete with flowers like carnations that were grown here. It I9I5- The American Florist. 393 ccpoumthoi Everything in tbe line of Cut Flowera, Plants and Florists* Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i ItUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens FLORAL ART The New Design Book. It contains fifty artistic, halltone. commercial desig^ns. printed one to a page, on one side only, of hnest quality white coated paper, size. 7 in x 10 in. Every photograph is perfectly clear and shows every flower in it's full beauty. The book is entirely void of printing, thus appearing like a florists' own catalogue. The price is $1.00. and we send it to you on approval, so order a copy at once. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Fine St., St. Louis. Mo. WN. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. Iipplles aid ETGirtlilni in season always on liand -1316 Finest, Both L.D.I hones. was best to l TBI VALLEY aDd other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satisfaction Gnaranteed. 0»*B at( t.m.ererT morninr. rhones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer ""•■lielllSSIrr 34 W. 28tli St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GDTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West ZSth Street, NEW YORK none 896 and 807 MadUon Sqnarc. 20 Tears' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Scheock Tracndly & Schcnck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone! 798 and 799 Madison Square, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best prodacti of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist . 55-57 Weat 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Souare. John }. R«TDolds, Mgr. Phone Madison Sq. 4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West Z8th street. NEW YORK Phifip F. Kessler, chairman of the house committee, In behalf of hjs com- mitee, presented to members 125 hand- some souvenirs in the shape of import- ed steins. The following were elected members : Wm. Bluethgen, Jr., Hud- son Heights, N. J.; F. R. Newbold, 109 E. 72d street. New York; Arthur Her- rington, Madison, N. J.; Chas. Webber, 174th street and Ft. Washington ave- nue. New York; Robert R. McAnney, Blue Point, N. Y.; Frank Dinda, Farm- ingdale, N. Y. A challenge was received from the Tuxedo Bowling Club for a match with the New York club team. Though in the anouncement it was said to be "rose night," no roses appeared. Frank Dinda, Farmingdale, N. Y., exhibited his white seedling carnation. Peace, which scored 85 points and a fraction. It is, therefore, we believe, entitled to the final exhibit. Chas. A. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., exhibited orchid flowering sweet peas and was given a vote of thanks. Henry A. Dreer, Phila- delphia, exhibited Cocos Weddelliana; award of merit. H. Lougeler, for M. van Waveren & Sons, Ltd., Hillegom, Holland, exhibited Narcissus poeticus, mignonette and single tulip, De Wet. The dinner committee has announced that the annual dinner and dance will be held at Hotel Astor, Saturday even- ing, March zO, 1915. A. F. F. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist tohett vyriting. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist "^lalssa Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28tli St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing. VlioMe Rower M^rKeU New York, March 10. Per 100 Roses, BeautT. special 25 00@40 CO extra and fancy ... 15 30@20 OU No. land No. 2... 5 00010 00 •• AliceStanley 5 00@10 00 " Piince d'Arenberg, special. 8 00@10 00 " FrancisScott Key. special. 8 00© 10 00 " Mrs. Geo.Sbawyer.special 5 000 8 00 extra... 3 00© 4 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 000 3 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 000 8 00 ' Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00© 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00© 3 00 Queen, special.. 5 00© 8 00 Brilliant 1 000 6 00 •• Aaron Ward 2 000 8 00 " Richmond, special 1 00© 8 00 •' Sunburst 1 00© 8 OO " Taft 200© '1 00 " Milady, special 2 00© 8 00 " J. L. Mock 3 00@10 00 " Hadley 3 00@25 00 " Ophelia 3 00©12 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00©12 00 Carnations 2 000 3 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades. 15 00020 00 Jonquils 2 00© 2 50 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 000 6 00 Lily of the Valley SO® 2 00 Tulips 1 00© 2 00 Violets 100 35 Gardenias. . . . per doz.. $1.00@$2.00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50© 75 Asparagus Plumosus.... doz. bchs. 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 1 25© 2 00 Paper White Narci88U8.doz..$t50@$2.00 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. .35© .50 " Spencer type, 100 flowers. .5001.00 White Lilac per bunch. 50© 75 United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLKSALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594 4422. We solicit consignments of cut Sowers of all kinds Books open for inspection. GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. BEAUMONT, TEX.— In the event the .$150,000 bond issue for the Improve- ment of Island park carries at the coming election 5,000 plants will be do- nated to the city for distribution in the park for ornamental purposes. This handsome gift will be made by Mrs. Bessie Weissinger of the Beaumont Floral Company. HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION , American Beaaty Roses a specialty, Roses,' Violets, Carnations, VaUey, Lilies, Etc. i| 57West28tliSt., , NEW YORK GITV Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing. WM. KESSLER SnccesBor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Ererywhe^t Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sale* at 6 o'clock ersry morning. Desirable wall space to rent for adyertising V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVEROREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material tor Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQDARB 1519-5893 ' 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square As IsrrW Skiwv ui ttamx rf FnA (M Flooert %F K complete assortment of the beet in the market can always be relied upon. --^ WHOLESALE \fLORI5T§'' °c?i^ Wz3T 28'--'St. NcifroRh: Zonsignmentrs 3olicirfa Phone Madison Sq. 4490 Consignments Solicited Alfred A. Fischer WHOLESALE FLORIST \i 103 West 28th Street, NEW TOlW Mention the American Florisf when writing. The American PlorisT. THE GEO. WITl 737 Buckingham Place, n SPECIAL OFFER ON DOSTON FERNS We have an immense stock of pot-grown Boston Ferns which we must move at once to make room for other stock. Order at once if you are looking for bargains, for this is a real bargain sale and one that demands your immediate attention. The accompanying illustrations were made from photos of the plants that we are offering and represent 5-in. and 6-in. plants. Special price on 5-inch Boston Ferns, 22 to 24-inches high, 20 CCIltS eaCh. Special price on 6 inch Boston Ferns, 2 to 2--' feet high, 35 " " .Special price on 7 inch Boston Ferns, 2 to 2-2 feet high, 60 " " Beautiful specimens in larger sizes as follows: 8 inch, $1.00 and 9 inch, $1.50 each. Larger specimens, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. Make up your order now and get it in as early as possible. SPECIAL OFFER ON KENTIAS. We have a tremendous stock of choice Kentias in the three accompanying sizes and are making special prices for a short time to move them. The illustrations herewith were made from photos of the stock that we are offering. In addition to these we have exceptionally fine stock in the larger sizes, so if there is anything in Kentias that you want and do not see here, write for sizes and prices. I'O to 24 inches above pot, 5C The American Florist. BOLD COMPANY L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 CHICAGO SPECIAL OFFER ON GYRTOMIUMS. A hardy fern everybody wants. 3-inch at $1.00 per dozen; 4-inch at $1.50 per dozen; Sinch at $2.50 per dozen; 6 inch at $5.00 per dozen. 28 to 30 inches above pot, $1.00 each. 30 to 36 inches above pot, $1.75 each. 398 The American Florist. Mar. ij, Tacoma, Wash. BUSINESS ON PAB WITH YEAK AGO. There seems to be quite a diversity of opinion as to business conditions among the flower growers and dealers at the present time, and about the liest way to sum it up would be to say that the total volume of business for the months of January and February just passed, has been ahead of the same months of 1914, but collections are much more difficult to make this year than last and consequently cash will buy more now than a year ago. Flow- ers are more plentiful than ever before at the same time of the year, with quality improved with the exception of good cut roses, and not many of . these grace our market just at pres- ent; however, another season will no doubt see improvements in the cut rose supply. Carnations are abundant In about four varieties, viz., Enchan- tress, White Enchantress, Beacon and the deeper pink Enchantress. With the exception of one firm, we have every one counting the old sorts good enough, and no new or up-to-date ones being grown. Lilies and bulbous stock is quite plentiful — very good in quality, too. There was' no shortage of bulb supply, and in fact a rather in- creased supply, with present good flowers a proof of good quality. The present outlook favors abundance of lilies for Easter, with promise of A No. 1 quality, other kinds of bulbous stock in plenty, and early Easter will find the flowers at their best, with probably an oversupply of carnations. Home grown smilax and asparagus are scarce, but shipments come regularly from California that are good. Roses and violets arrive regularly and vio- lets especially have been of high qual- ity. Few of them are grown locally. The violet supply has been practically turned over to the California growers. The trip up from 'Frisco is quite a long one, but of late, practical methods of packing insures them in good condi- tion when they arrive. The chrysan- themum season has been with us al- most up to the present, until even the storekeepers could not bear the sight of them in the store, much less in the show windows. It is a well known fact that "all things hath a season," but too long a season sure is a monot- ony when you have to stand for big yellow 'mums. NOTES. The Van Slyke & Seamons Co. has a range of the best carnations in the northwest in good crop and about 25,- 000 first class rooted cuttings are al- ready In. They have several of the late varieties, and Herald is simply ideal. Benora is very fine, although the flower not quite so large as some of the others. Enchantress Supreme is a real improvement. They are bring- in a large supply of lilies, and will have them first class according to pres- ent promise. Their bulb supply is am- ple and of best quality. The Hayden- Watson Co., of which they own con- trolling interest, furnishes an outlet for a large percentage of the stock produced, and shipping orders call for the balance. Northwestern Floral Co. has the en- tire place filled with good stock and has a very good call for shrubs — ■ roses and nursery stock. Cut flower business Is about same as last year, as are pot plant sales. The W^heelarea range of greenhouses at American Lake, have lately been purchased by a firm of Japanese, and E. R. Roberts, who formerly conducted them, has surrendered his interest and management. H. W. Manlke says, "I can hardly tell how business is— sometimes good and sometimes bad, with plenty of good flowers always ready for tha call." A. A. Hlnze has a lot of good stock of all kinds ready and coming on, and PANSY AND VERBENA BASKETS Small size, measure 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, 3 inches deep, put up _ _ BOO in a crate, per 1000 $9.00 r"'"" ^TTrnffijB' Large size, measure 13 inches long, " w IV2 inches wide, 4 inches deep, put up 250 in a crate, per 1000 15.00 Detachable wire handles for either of the above, per 1000 2.00 Have the other sizes. Send for descriptive circular. > COLES & COMPANY, 115 Warren St., New York, N. Y. FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS— '^ATAViEE BUCHBINDER BROS., 518 MUwankee Ave., Dept.F, CHICAGO McCRAY Refrigerators Display Your Send for CataloE No. 71 -,, which describes fully the Flowers McCray Refrieeratori and Display Cases for Florists. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO., 670 Lake St., KENDALLVILLE, IMD. business the same as last year — more decorating to do than usual, however. Smith Floral Co. are enjoying a good call at the store, and sales of pot plants are many — generally small and cheaper plants. Business with California Florists may be classed alternately a "feast and then a famine." S. L. H. Kentucky Society of Florists. The Kentucky Society of Florists held their March meeting at the store of Jacob Schulz, Wednesday evening, March 3. The committee having in charge the matter of looking into the advisability of giving a fall flower show reported favorably, with the rec- ommendation that the show be free to the public, and that no prizes be given. This report was received with much enthusiasm and enough space was spoken for by those present to war- rant the society authorizing the com- mittee to proceed with the preliminary steps of preparing for the show. The society also voted to give such assist- ance as lies within its power toward furnishing plants for the proposed school garden which has been pro- moted by some of the public-spirited women of this city. The board of edu- cation has granted the Use of a large plot of ground connected^with one of the schools, but furnished no means by which the grounds could be put in proper condition for use, or for the purchase of the necessary tools, plants and seeds to make the garden what it should and can be. These ladies have undertaken the task of supplying these needs, and the florists are going to EASTER BASKETS Everything in Cut Flower and Plant Baskets for Easter. Send your oi der direct to us and we will save you money. Largeshipmenthasjust arriv- ed from ourlarge factories in Germany, Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO To reach our store talce a Chicatro Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armit- age Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get o9 at Huron Street. The cars slop right in front of our store. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 t8x 5x3 •' ■• 1 60 21x 5x3 '■ " 1 90 24x 5x3H. 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3H " 2 50 21x 8x4 '• 265 24x 8x4 " 290 28x 8x4 ■' 325 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x 8x5 " ■' 675 30x10x5 ■• " 525 36x10x5 " '■ 6 75 30x12x6. Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6. Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufactureaAa VoIIait Extraselect. very best.. 100. $2 00: 1000, $15 00. y^oiQ. aiordge vdiicy Hamburs loo, 1..50; 1000. 12.00. Florists' List, comprising lull lines of Flower Seeds, Bulbs, Dormant Plants and Supplies, free upon application. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ^,.^^^i^^X... CHICAGO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECBNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ p^ ^^ ^^ LEONABD,SEE • 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. Schader Bros./^^'o'iT^'' Western Seed &, Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Souash. FREMONT NEBRASKA 406 The American Florist. Mar. /J, SOW NOW-SPANISH PIMENTO SEED or SWEET PEPPER, like we import from Spain— the best money maker on the market as a plant or producer. I have grown plants that produced 94 ripe peppers to the plant. They are the most beau- tiful peppers grown, sweet as an apple and thick meat; weigh 38 lbs. to the bu. Sold on the open market in Columbus for $3.00 per bu. Will yield 500 bu. per acre. The Pimento Cheese is made from them in a fresh state, as you see from refer- L. C. ADSIT, - ence. I have a limited supply at $1.00 per trade packet or $2.00 per oz. Every greenhouse or gardener should have it. Sow early in March in temperature of 65 and treat as mangoes. Mr. L. C. Adsit, Jamestown, Ohio. February 16, 1915. My Dear Mr. Adsit: Your l<^tter of February 8 at hand, and in reply "will say tliat the pimento seed which we bought of you last spring germinated in the greenhouse and the plants bore an abundant supply of piraentoes. We used the pimentoes for making our pimento cheese, and the quality was just as good as those that were imported from Spain. Yours very truly. K. B. Stoltz, The Ohio State Uuiyersity, (Columbus. Jamestown, Ohio ■X* XX IB ' J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Have you received copies of our \vholesalPCat. alofTue and Aster Hook*' Jf not. write forsarae King Humbert Cannas Large dormant roots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 5 in., $5 00 per lUO; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Me'fition the A7neyican Florist lohen xoriting. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, encumber. Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing. Contract Seed firowers Cnaphltipc- Pepper, Edg Plant, Tomato, ^P*""""**' Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited, George R. Pedrick S Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N J. L. Giganteums, 89in..8 10in..910in. Also Bamboo Stakes, ^reen and natural, different 8i2f'S. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Seedsmen requiring the very best selections ol Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist whe^i loriting. Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Micnigan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY, IOWA. .\sk for prices now. 1915 crop. Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 4000 extra large bulbs in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immediate delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fla. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA. CALIF. Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY&CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. I Card brings a Catalogue BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of [ICALYPIUS and Acacia Seeds P.0.Bd)857, MELBOURNE.AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, ^"sofiXd^."" Swedesboro. New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when tvriting. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWIKS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS encumber, Muskmelon, Squasb and Pnmpldii. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Brancbes Michigan. Mil FflRD CQNN. Wisconsin and Idaho. miLFUnU, UUBB. 19^5- The American Florist. 407 Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of Allemania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, at $1.25 per 100. Asp.Sprengerl, 214 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Coleus, 10 varieties, April 1 , 2V2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100. Alternanttieras, red and yellow, April 1, $2 00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2V2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, trans- planted plants, HI. 50 per 100. Petunias, from double seed, April 1st, $2.60 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Garden Seeds We have Beet. Carrot, Radish and Spinach to otter by the ton in most var eties. Neailv all the Beet, Radish and Carrot is grown by Vilmorin, and can be supplied in sealed sacks in m st varieties. We also offer Vilmorin's Paris Golden Yellow Celery, crop l>3f4, in 14 1b. sealed bass, at $12.00 per pound. 200 hushels each of Gradus, Thomas Laxton, Sutton's Excelsior a^d Ameer Peas, at $4.00 per bushel. 100 bu-hrlsol Alaslta at $3,50. We carry a heavy stock of Onion, also other small Garden Seed's, and shall be pleased to quote prices on application. I. N. SIMON S SON, 6 North Front St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing. Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig. Saxony. Germany Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000, $17.00 New crop. lOOOtocase per 1000. 16.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St.. St Louls,Mo. FUK SAi E. 1000 Augusta and 2000 America Gladiolus Bulbs, flowering size, healthy stock, $20 00. Arthur Rueffer, Care of H. Wehrmann, Maywood, 111. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety : also otheritems of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, wilt be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK. and Orange, Conn. Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Calif. SPRING BILBS Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. GLADIOLUS Per 1000 MRS. FRANCIS KING, extra. ..$12 50 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Ists 9.00 (.3000 for $26.00. 1 MRS. FRANCIS KING, 2nds. .. 7.00 AUGUSTA, First Size., 12.00 AUGUSTA, Medium Size 10.00 AMERICA, First Size 12.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 10.00 HYDE PARK 60.00 PRINCEPS 30.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, Light 16.00 Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. Ask for Complete List. BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink. Doz., 40c; 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. Singles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $18.00. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink Doz., 50c; UiO, .$3.60; 1000, |30.0o! Doubles, Mixed Colors. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.00; 1000, $28.00. k TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6 inch $10. CO Medium Size, 3-4 inch 5.00 Mammotli, 6-8 inch 15.00 / CALADILM ESCULENTUM. Per !C0 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.75 $15.00 7 to 9 inch . ... 3.50 30.00 9 to 11 inch ... 5.50 55.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lil. Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $16.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 16.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 20.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" Vaughan^s Seed Store, Caladium Esculentunr. CHICAGO NEW YORK 408 The American Florist. Mar. /J, Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 2H in. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25.00 4 ia. Asparagus Flumosus 7.50 70 00 2H in. Asparagus Sprengerl 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2ii in. Abutllons. 8 varieties 3.00 25.C0 3V4 in. Begonia, flowering in bloom.... 8.00 75.00 3H in. Cinerarias, clioice mixed 6.50 60.00 3 in. Cyclamens, ass't varieties 8.50 80.00 VA in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 2H in. Heliotropes. 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2H in. Marguerite .Mrs. Sanders 3.03 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7.50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 4.00 38.00 3^1 in. Vlnca Variegata 6.50 6).00 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indivisa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2V4 in. pot?, Nutt. Ricard. Poitevine, Viaud, Henderson, etc.. $2.50 per lOO; $20.00 per lOCO. Also abundance ol other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Klorists wlsbint ^^ to do business with Europe should send for the "Borticnltnral Advertiser" This it the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual ■ubscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A, is a purely trade medium, appll- cantssbould. with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belone to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts, Address EdltOrS Of "H. A." OlillweU Nnrseries, LOWDHAM, Notts. England 500,000 'Mum Cuttings Some ready now. Chadwick Improved, $5 00 per 100; $25 00 per 10(0. W. H and Golden Chadwick, Chrysolora, Major Bonnahon Yellow Eaton, Chas hazer, Lynwood Hall and Dr. Encuehard. $2.00 per 100; $1500 per 1000. Oct. Frost and Robt. Halliday, $1.50 per 100; $12 00 per ICCO. Hompons, Baby, Baby Margaret. Mrs. F. Beu and Diana, $1.50 per 100 250 at 1000 rate. Orders booked now for luture delivery. Ask for prices on large amounts. Morris Floral Co., Morris, III. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Heliotrope, 8 rurietios. 11.00 per 100; *8.0 Visited Chicago : C. B. Knickman, representing- McHutcliison & Co., New York. MONTA^'A House Bill 303, just filed, provides a complete code of laws regu- lating the inspection of nursery stock, etc. Perry. O.— Solon W. Call, aged 70, prominent nurseryman, was instantly killed when a train hit his automobile, February 22. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111., is convinced that the Lombardy poplar must be trans- planted when nearest to i%-inch cali- per to do best, its root development being meagre. Marysville, Calif. — Co-operating with County Horticultural Commission- er G. W. Harney, George P. Weldon, deputy state horticultural commission- er, will wage a fight against the white fly pest, which of late has again made its j^ppearance in a light form on cit- .rus trots. Salt Lake City, Utah. — in its bi- ennial report to the governor, filed February 25, the state horticultural commission recommends that Arbor day be changed from April 15 to April 1, arguing that the present date is en- tirely too late for the planting of trees and obtaining the best results. Observ- ance of Arbor day is important, it comments, since it promotes, as noth- ing else would, an increase in trees and foliage. RocKFORD, III. — The consolidation of the Rockford Orchard Company with the Sinnissippi Orchard Company has been proposed by stockholders of the latter company. The interests of both companies are in the Bitter Root val- ley. The majority of stockholders of the Rockford company are local men and those of the other company are Rock- ford and Freeport men. It is said sentiment among members of both companies favor the consolidation. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The Connecticut Nurserymen's As- sociation held its ninth annual meet- ing at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, Thursday, February 25. No new busi- ness came up. Reports showed the as- sociation to be in a flourishing condi- tion, and one new member was added to the list. The election of oflicers re- sulted in the selection of the follow- ing for the ensuing year: W. E. Campbell, New Haven, president; C. H. Sierman, Hartford, vice-president; F. L. Thomas, Manchester, secretary; W. "W. Hunt, Hartford, treasurer. The present members of the legislative and executive committees were retained, and the following were named as an entertainment committee : C. R. Burr, chairman; Charles Turner and B. A. Brazzil. A well-balanced programme, replete with subjects of more than usual interest by recognized authori- ties, was given, bearing on pertinent topics. The dinner at the Hotel Garde ■was a pleasant social feature. P. L. THOMAS, Sec'y. Am. Plums Originated from Wild Varieties The wild North American plum has given rise to more cultivated varieties than anj' other of the native fruits ex- cept the grape. These varieties have mainly originated in the Mississippi Valley, Iowa alone having furni.shed 175, Minnesota 74, and South Dakota 44. In Texas 97 varieties have origi- nated. In these western and southern regions where several of the species ap- pear to have reached their greatest perfection in the wild condition, the greatest development in the future, un- der cultivation, maj' probably also be expected to take place, according to a new bviUetin of the United States de- partment of agriculture (No. 172) en- titled "The Varieties of Plums De- rived From Native American Species." The new publication is a pi'ofession- al paper which should be of especial interest to the growers of fruit, par- ticularly those engaged in plum breed- ing. It gives a list of native varieties and hybrids showing the origin of each variety and the species to whiou it belongs, which should be of consid- erable value to the nurseryman and orchardist. who may receive the bul- letin if they will apply to the editor and chief, division of publications, United States Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C. Sacramento, Calif. — Sacramento county has over 10,000 acres on which almonds could be profitably grown, says F. B. Brosius, deputy county hor- ticultural commissioner, although re- ports at the present time do not indi- cate as heavy planting as last season. The Drake seedling Is perhaps the most popular almond in the county, due to the fact that it is a more uni- form producer and a heavy one. It is also later blooming, from two to three weeks after the other varieties. This is an advantage where the blossoms are liable to injury from frost. Hill's Evergreens BIST FOR OVER HALF A CINTURT Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETcrgrrai Specbdists Largest Growers io Aaerkt Box 404, DUNDEK, ILL. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. August Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.BOX 752, or 5 1 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 0OIIARD& JONES CO., Weit Grove, Peniia. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quHntity, size and age. No better grrowD, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUH. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. FORCED TO SELL zmooo California Privet 2 to 3-year old bushy plants, cut back twice, $9.00 per 1000 in lots of 20,000 or more. Sold farm, must remove by May 1st. GUARANTEE NURSERIES, - Trenton, N. J. Headquarters For California Privet AND OTHER HEDGE PLANTS CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Two years, 2 to 3 feet; 3 to 4 feet. Three years, 3 to 4 feet: 4 to 5 Icet. All well branched, bright and clean. The two and three year grades have been cut back one or more times. Very attractive prices for car lots for prompt acceptance. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One year, extra fine, 12 to 18 inches. Two years, IH to 2 feet; 2 to 3 feet. BERBERIS TBUNBERGIl. Transplanted, stocky plants, 9 to 12 inches; 12 to 18 inches. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. ig^s- The American Florist. 413 Hoosier Beauty We are now nearly through the winter and our experience with this rose to date confirms abundantly the claims that we have made for it. It is the best red rose for florists' forcing yet produced, on account of its Freedom, Stiff Stems, Fragrance, Color, Quick Growth and Long Stems. Good quality blooms every month in the year. Our stock is superb, both own root and grafts; the variety is now selling freely. OWN ROOTS GRAFTS 100 for $30.00, 250 for $70.00;_pDir'r_100 for $35.00; 250 for $82.50; 1000 for $250.00 imvl. jqqq j^^. ^300.00 -FOR SALE BY= F. Dorner & Sons Co., LA FAYETTE, INDIANA. The E. G. Hill Co., RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when writing. ^K'VV THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating, (storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN aORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Always mention The American Florist when writing. : : : Seasonable Stock Ready Now. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, including Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Falcatum, Pteris Mayi, Wilsoni, etc., $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Adiantum Croweanum, 5-in. pots, very bushy, 20 cents. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c; 4-in. pot, 26c. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Bougalnvillea Glabra Sanderiana, 4-in. pots well trimmed, $15.00 per 100. CibOtlum Schledel, 5-in. pot plants, 75 cents; 6-in., $1.00. Genista Racemosa, fine shape for Easter, 4 in. $2.26 per doz., $16 per 100. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 214 in. pot plant, $2.50 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-iu., 4 to 6 shoots, $26.00 per 100. " " 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots, 50.00 per 100. Impatlens Sultana, Hybrids in all colors, $4.00 per 100. Lantanas, distinct varieties, $4.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Have Caught up and am Now Ten Days Ahead on Deliveries of "ALICE" CARNATION CUTTINGS Have over 50,000 in propagating benches and can make prompt shipments. Don't mlSS trying some of this commercial acquisition. Prices to Trade only. Per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00; per 2500, $237.50; per 6000, $450.00; per 10,000, $800.00. PETER EISHER, Ellis, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing. 414 The American JHlorist. Mar. I J, Our Hew Bose Mrs, Moorfield Storey Has strong upright growth, the wood being very stout and smooth, with large handsome dark green foliage prac- tically mildew or black-spot proof. The flowers, which are freely produced, are of good size and substance with abundant petals, opening freely. The color is a shell pink deepening toward the centre with the large smooth petals tipped deep rose. It will be a fine, yet distinct companion for the Mrs. Charles Russell Rose. Own Root 100, $30.00 250, $70.00 500, $125 1,000, $250 2,500, $565 5,000, $1,000 10,000, $1,800 Grafts " 35.00 " 82.50 " 150 " 300 " 690 " 1,250 " 2,300 Eyes " 27.00 " 62.50 " 120 " 220 " 490 '• 850 " 1,500 Own root and grafts delivered in March, 1915. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Natiek, Mass. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety at $14.00 per 100. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES Boies, from 3-iDcb pots. ChrTsantbemnms Camstlons for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. £!?w=?o^rt Mention the American Florist when writing. SM I L AX strong plants, 21^ inch, $1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 2V^ inch, $2.00 per 100; $5.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, f. O. Berlin. N. J. WiUlamstown June., N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. EVANsviLi.E, IND. — George H. Black- man, of the Win. Blackman Floral Co., says there i.s abundance of stock of- fered on all sides, but that the present demand, mostly in funeral work, is strong enough to clean up every day. Prospects here are good for Easter with large stocks of plants available. 250,000 Carnation Cuttings Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock, is known for its supreme quality everywhere and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $2.00 $17.60 Pink Enchantress a.no 17.50 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 White Perfection 2.00 17.60 Per 100 Per 1000 Herald {extra fine red). $3,00 $27.60 Josle Merle (fine pink seedling) 3.00 Philadelphia 4.00 Washington 3.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Klllarney $6.00 $60.00 Richmond 6.00 60 00 Milady 6.00 50.00 27.60 30.00 25.00 BENCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 Maryland $6 00 $60.00 Ward 6 00 60.00 Shawyer 6.00 50.00 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ul. Chrysanthemums The Best for Florists use. Prices on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published week y. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- criptton for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep id touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND J9I5- The American Florist. 415 400,000 Rooted Carnation Cuttings We have acquired the greenhouses of the Chicago Carnation Company at Joliet, including all plants and cuttings therein, which makes us the largest growers of Carnations, exclusively, in the United States. We have ready for immediate Shipment over 400,000 rooted carnation cuttings, first-class guaranteed stock. If you are in the market for large quantities of cuttings write us and we can save you money. For list of cuttings see classified ad. We have also acquired all rights to Aviator, the new scarlet seedling, which we will disseminate in the season 1915-1916. Address all orders for cuttings to the J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., = Joliet, 111. Cannas, New Roses, Ferns, Etc. NEW CANNA FIREBIRD, The best red-flowered, green leaved canna, Doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00 Per 100 Per 1005 Conard $12 Ou $luu 00 30 00 90 00 Per HO Per 1000 Allemanla $2 60 $20 (jO Butiercup 6 00 40 00 Chas. Henderson 2 BO 20 00 Comttf de Sachs 2 50 20 00 David Harum 3 60 30 00 Egandale 3 50 30 00 Florence Vaughan 3 50 80 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Frederick Benary $3 60 $30 OO Hungaria, $2 dozen 18 00 King Humbert 4 00 36 00 Long Branch 5 00 45 00 Louisiana 2 BO 20 00 Mad. Crozy 3 00 26 00 MUwaukee 3 50 30 00 Mrs. Mrs. Carl Kelsey 3 60 New Chicago 10 00 Queen Charlotte 3 50 80 00 Souv. de A. Crozy 3 60 30 00 Venus 3 50 30 00 Wyoming 3 00 2500 ROSE PL/VNTS, Grafted and Own Root. THE UP-TO-DATE AND POPULAR VARIETIES. 2^1 inch O. R. Per 100 Geo. Elgar, New Yellow Cecile Brunner «16 00 Hoosler Beauty, The New Red Rose Mrs. F. F. Thompson, shell Pink Sport of Shawver 30 00 New White Shawyer :i0 00 fer 1000 Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. Geo. Shawyer $65 00 For 3^2 Inch plants wanted Choice Ferns. Assorted Ferns for Dishes A choice assortment, our selection of varieties, 214-inch $0 50 % 3 00 pots Grafted Per 100 $25 00 35 00 2V2 inch pots O. R. Per IQi 0 Klllarney Brilliant $ 60 00 Sunburst 65 00 85 00 35 00 Per 1000 $130(0 110 00 Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Grafted Per 1000 $110 00 100 00 100 00 130 00 120 00 IVO 00 120 00 Bo&ton Ferns- 3-inch pots 4-inch pots... 5-inch pots... 6-inch pots .. 7-inch pots .. 26 40 75 1 00 8-inch pots 125 Each Doz. .$0 15 $ 1 25 2 60 4 50 8 00 10 00 14 00 Francis Scott Key 100 00 Ophelia 100 00 Hadley 80 00 Prince E. C. de Arenberg 66 00 Milady 65 00 at planting time write for special quotations. Carnation Cuttings. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per lOOO Alice $12 00 $100 00 Champion 6 00 50 00 Enchantress 3 Ou 2500 Glorlosa 3 oo 25 00 Good Cheer 12 on IOj 00 Herald 4 CO 35 00 Matchless 600 50(0 Pink Sensation 12 00 100 00 Philadelphia 4 00 35(0 Rosette 3 00 2500 White Enchantress 3 00 26 oo White Wonder 3 00 26 00 $ 26 on Per 100 $8 00 20 00 35 00 60 00 75 00 100 00 Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. New York 416 The American Florist. Mar. 13^ On the Ground Floor That's the place for your boiler. Why diga hole in the ground mere- ■ ly to obtain drainage— why go to the trouble of removing water, ashes, etc., when all this bother* and expense is overcome by the SYSXEM The Morehead System removes all condensation from your steam lines— at any heat— returning it directly to the boiler and thus main- tains proper drainage and perfect circulation. Consequently a steady, even temperature is assur- ed. Get the complete information from our engineers. It's free. WRITE TODAY— DEPT. "N." Moretiead Mfg. Company DETROIT, MICH. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry Columbus, Ohio. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for nam pies of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and ICDvelopesshowing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. YOUR NEW HOUSES Need Not Be Expensive In Order to be Up-to-date, Con- venient, Efficient and Lasting. Write us for sketches and estimates — it will be to your interest as well as ours, to do so. You will find our houses to be strictly first-class and at the same time they are of but reasonable cost. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL AND HOTBED SASH Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO. 1866-1914 "ALL-HEART" CYPKESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. SAVE lOVo to 2OV0 on YOUR GREENHOUSE We have acquired more business through recommendations from thoroughly satisfied customers than through our advertising. We thrive on repeat orders. We have tripled our business in one year. We have received absolutely no correspondence expressing dissatisfaction on price, deliver)' or quality of construction. WILLENS CONSTRUCTION CO. "We Understand Our Business Thoroughly" 1527 S. Spaulding Avenue, CHICAGO Long Distance Phones: Lawndale 757— Harrison 7073-2217 If yon contemplate building, let us send a capable repre- sentative to see you without cost to you. There's a Reason A STIC A U5EITW0W> CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW VORK Mastica is elastic and teDacious. admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken grlass easily removed without brealcin? of other class, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES A Record To Be Proud Of ne noristt' Hail Association has paid 2000 laaies amonnting to ■ total of $282,000.00 For fnll particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle Rifer, K. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eisy and true« becaase botb bevels aie oo the same tide. Cao'i twist and break the elass io driving. Galvan* Ized and will not rust. No riehts or leUs. The Peerless Glazing Poii: Ii patented. Nooihers like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from ds. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples tree. HEKKT A. DKEEBj 714 CheBtnot 8treflt/\ FtdlAdelpblb. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers, Price. $1,00 per dozen by express, Saaple doten by mail, $1,25, I. H. KRAMER & SON. Cedar Rapids, la. Attention, Mr. Greentiouse Man. When erectiDK your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need DO replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO , Cleveland, O* I9I5- The American Florist. 417 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AliTERNANTECEBAS. 75,000 ALTERNANTHERAS, four varieties. From soli, equal to 2-inch, %1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Express prepaid. C. HDMFELD, Clay Cepter. Kansas. Alternantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; S25 per 1,000. R. Vln- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Alternantheras, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, Ohio. AMPELOPSIS. 25,000 Ampelopsis Veltchll, heavy fleld- grown plants, 2-year, 18 to 24 Inches, $4 per 100; 2-year, 24 to 30 Inches, J7 per 100. All other leading stock. Get list. BenJ. Connell, iFlorlst. Merchantvllle. N. J. Ampelopsis Veltchll, pot-grown, 4-In., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. WIttbold Co., 739 Bucking- tiam Place, Chicago. ANTIRRHINUMS. NELROSE, the new perpetual-flowering vari- ety. Famous In America and Europe. Plants, $6 per 100; J30 per 1.000. Seed, $1 per trade packet. F. W. FLETCHER, Originator, Auburn- dale, Boston, Mass. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Escelsa, 4-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz. Excelsa Compacta, 5-In., $1.25 each; 6-ln., $1.50 each. Excelsa Glauca, 6-ln,, $1.25 each. The Geo. WIttbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarla excelsa, 6-ln., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Mllwantee Stn Milwaukee, WlB. Araucarla excelsa, 50c, 75c and $1 each; Robnsta Compacta, $1.60 to $2 each. Poehl- maPD Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias $1 each and up 0. H. Frey. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. _^_ Arancarlas In sorts. August Eolker & Sons, 81 Barclay St., New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosns, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $26 per 1.000; 4-ln., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengerl, 2%-ln.. $2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1,000; 4-ln., $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSnS, 4-Inch pots at $12.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRINGERI, 4- Inch, strong, at $12.60 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus. 3. 4 nnd 5-in.. 7c. l.'ic and 3Sc each. Sprengerl, 2^4-ln., 3, 4 and 5-ln., 4c, 6c, l.=ic and a."^? each. C. H. Prey. IIBS 0 St.. Lincoln, Neb. i Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings, $5 per l.OUO; transplanted at $7.50. Harry Bailey, R. F. D. No. 6, Los Angeles, Calif. Asparagus Sprengerl, 214-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2%-Inch. $2 per lOO; $5 per 300. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 5-ln., 10-12 leaves, $1. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ASTERS. REMEMBER!! I am the ORIGINATOR of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMUM. De- scriptive circular on application. Four colors: white, pink, lavender and purple. Price, 1,000 seeds. 50c, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. AZALEAS. Azaleas, aU the leading varieties, from 65c to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 Ins., bushy, 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; $35 per 100. HInodeglrl, 15 to 18 Ins.. $1.50 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Azaleas, all colors, $1 to $1.50. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln Neb. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees, crowns, pyramids and ponies. Au- gnst Rolker & Sons. 51 Barclay St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, $18 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Begonia Mellor, $25 per 100; $200 per 1.000. Strong young plants from leaf cuttings. May and June delivery. Secure your stock from the originators. Quality Is our aim. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, CIncln- natl._OhIo^ BEGONIA LDMINOSA, fine 4-Inch In bloom, 10c; fine 3-inch, bud and bloom, 7c; good 2-Inch, 2c. BRFORDII, transplanted seedlings. 75c per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. Begonia Lumlnosa" 4ln.. 15c each. C^ H^ Frey. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Rex Begonia, 2^-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonias, flowering, 3%-ln., $8 per 100; |76 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwood, bush shaped. 12-Inch, 25c; 18-ln., 45c; 30-in., $2. Pyramid shape, 36-ln., $1.75; 42-ln., $2.25; 48-In., $3.25. Globe shaped. 18 by 18 Inches, $3. The Stores & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft.. $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape 14x14 Inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 Inch. $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes. 15-ln., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 6319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standards, pyramids and bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand, Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BUIiBS. Bulbs, begonias, tuberous rooted, giant flow- ering, singles in colors; white, scarlet, yellow, pink, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; .$20 per 1,U00; mixed, 35c per doz.; $2 per 100: $18 per 1.000 ; doubles: white, scarlet, yellow, pink. 50c per doz.; .$3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; mixed, 50c per doz,; $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000. Tuberoses: true dwarf Pearl. 1st size. 4-6-Inch, $10 per 1,000; medium size, 3- 4-lnch, $5 per 1.000; mammoth. 6-S-lnch. $16 per 1,000. Caladlum Esculentum: 5-7-Inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000: 7-9-inoh. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 9-11-inch. $5.50 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Lilies, cold storage: Gi- ganteum, 7-9-Inch (300 to case) $16 per case; 8-10-inch (225 to easel $16 per case: 9-10-inch (200 to case) $20 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, tuberous rooted, single in five separate colors, 50c per doz.: $3 per 100; double in five separate colors, 60c per doz.; .$4.50 per 100. Caladiiims (Elephant's ear) 5- 7-lnch, .$2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 7-9-lnch, $3 per 100; 9-11-inch. .$6 per 100; 12-inch up. $12 per 100. Tuberoses, 1st size. $1 per 100; .$9 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, glanteum and manlflcum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. Bulbs, Lllium GIgantenm, size 7-9 per 100, $6.50; case of 300, $16.50; size 9-10 per 100, $10.50; case of 200, $20. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-2.'i5 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Bulbs, complete assortment of summer flower- ing. Joseph Breck & Sons, Corporation, 47-64 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, L. Glganteums, 8-9-lnch; 8-10-inch; 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. Bulhs, caladlum, 4,000 extra large bnlbs. In 41 named sorts, $10 per 100. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fla. Bulbs, s! S^ Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Beti Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. ' CANNAS. Cannas, dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. King Hom- bert. Queen Charlotte, $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000. Richard Wallace, Souv. de A. Croiy, Gladiator, Venus, Kate Gray, Jean Tlssot, Pennsylvania, Egandale. David Harum, $2.60 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Mme. Berat, Pre«. Meyers, $2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. CANNAS. Strong plump, 2 and 3-eye roots of Pennsylvania, Burbank. Crozy, Wyoming, Pres. Cleveland, David Harum, etc.. $1.50 per 100. Cash. W. H. Culp & Co.. Wichita, Kansas. Cannas. assorted varieties. 3-lnch, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. King Humbert. $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cannas, dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes. Allemanla. Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Vaughan. Henderson, Patry, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Cannas, 2 to 3 eye roots: Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, Pennsylvania, $2.50 per 100. King Humbert, $3.50 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Cannas, headquarters for all leading vari- eties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CANNAS. standard varieties divided roots, $2 per 100; 4-ln. pot plants, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan's Firebird, 3-inch, dozen, $6.50; 25 for $12.50 Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas, King Humbert, dormant roots. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln. pot plants, $5 per 100; 4-ln.. $8 per 100. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. STOP, LOOK, READ! For Immediate delivery. FINE CARNATIONS FROM SOIL. As we shall grow Roses more extensively this year we are cutting down on our Carnation growing. This being the case, we have a sur- plus of some very choice carnation stock to offer; stock offered is what we had Intended to grow ourselves, for with the careful culture given them the.v have been worked up to large, iiealthv plants and as such we guarantee that you will find them REAL LIVE VALUES, so here Is your chance to secure choice stock at prices no higher than others, but of a quality far superior. 100. 1.000. 1.000 Champion Red $8.00 $50.00 1.500 Joy " 4.00 30.00 S.OOO Victory " 3.00 25.00 2..')00 Matchless. White 6.00 50.00 1,500 White Wonder" 4.00 35.00 4.000 Perfection " 3.00 25.00 L.'iOO Philadelphia Pink 5.00 40.00 1,000 Rosette. Dark " 3.00 25.00 6.000 Afterglow, Dk. " 4.00 35.00 J. A. BnDL0N(3. 82-84 E. Randolph. Chicago. II.You Do Not Find Wha) You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 418 The American Florist. Mar. /J, 400,000 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. - -• Strong, OR- Ready for immediate delivery healthy stock in the following varieties, DER NOW: Per 100 Per 1000 Champion $6-00 *2?-9? »To(^.ihloco . _ D.UU Matchless Peerless Pint 6.00 eel less i »"& eon Philadelphia "-^ S.OO 3.00 Princess Dagmar White Wonder Pink Delight . Enchantress Supreme ^.uu Benora JXn White Enchantress ;^-o" Enchantress "-g" Rose Pink Enchantress ^-50 Mrs. C. W. Ward 2.50 Northport $-2J^ Conquest ^-2" Gloriosa fSi Herald ^-g" Commodore J'°" Beacon ■.■ ''■"" J D THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. 60.00 60.00 50.0U 50.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.03 20.00 25.00 CHRYSANTHEMUM BOOTED CDTTINGS. Select what you want from the following list and let us have your order as early as possiDie. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 $15.00 15.00 Smith's Advance *S'2U October Frost 2.00 Virginia Poehlmann ^-W Alice Salomon J-oo Noamah 3.00 Alice Byron ^-O" Chas. Bazer ^-O" Lynwood Hall 2.00 ' YELLOW. Golden Glow 2.00 Chrysolora 2.U0 Ramapo ^-"^ Roman Gold 2.00 Yellow Eaton 2.00 Nagoya 2.50 rooted cuttings, clean, healthy Per 100 Enchantress, white $3-99 Carnations, and stocky : Enchantress, pink White .Wonder Wlnsor Victory Philadelphia "-^ Champion J-VV Enchantress Supreme 4-»o Herald Benora 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 Per 1.000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 45.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 PINK. Onaka |0« Amorita 2.uu McNiece Dr. Enguehard 2.50 Chieftain .50 15.00 30.00 25.110 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 16.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 J D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. 15.00 ERNEST ROBEB, WILMETTE, ILL. CARNATIONS-ROOTED^ CUTTINGS. ^_^^ $25.00 25.00 20.00 Per 100 Enchantress *?'Sn White Enchantress o-o" Washington 2.50 White Perfection 2.ou Bonfire ^-"^ Victory 2.00 WIBTOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. 18.00 18.00 18.00 Chicago. 18.00 25.00 75O0O EXTRA FINE CARNATION CDTTINGS. Finest in the land. Big value for you'-^""?^^: Buy from us and you can rest assured that you are getting the best. ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^ Enchantress *2.|0 *l§-95 White Enchantress ^-o" White Wonder <>•"" SINNER BROS. 56 East Randolph St. Chicago, JIL Carnations. Pink Sensation and Good Cheer, J12Ter 100; $100 per 1,000. Champion and Philadelphia,- $6 per 100; $50 Per 1.000 Sel low Prince, Yellowstone, $5 per 100; »40 per iOTO White Wonder. White Enchantress. Rosette White Perfection. Enchantress, Benora. S?artet Glow $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. GlorJosa. $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. F. Domer & Sons Co., La Fayette. Ind. ^ Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink En- ,.hniitr>ipi Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. ward, ^'hUe"Ferfec«on, $2 per 100; ^V-S" Pf.l'OO"- Herald, Josie Merle. $3 P^^^"; $27 50 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $4 per 100; $30 Per 1.000 Washington, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. READY NOW. Best stock we have ever had of the NOVEL- TffiS and STANDARDS. Write for prices. ROOTED CHBYSANTHEMDM CUTTINGS. March Delivery. WHITE: Smith's Advance. $2.50 per 100; Wm. Turner. $3 per 100; Chadwick Improved, $3 per 100; December Gem, $3 per 100; White Bonnatfon, $2.50 per 100; Alice Salomon $4 per 100; White Perfection, $3 per 100. YELLOW. Golden Glow, »2 per 100; Yellow Eaton. $2.50 per 100; Ramapo, $3 per 100; Chrysolora $2 50 per 100; Yellow Bonnaffon, $2.50 per 100, Golden wedding, $3 Per 100. PINK: Chief- tain, best pink, $4 per 100; Pink Gem. $2.50 per 100. pojjpoN CUTTINGS. Fairy Queen, Baby. Diana and Newberry, $2 75 per 100. New 1914 varieties. Golden Har- vest? Golden Climax, Golden West and Western Beauty, $6 per 100. ceauiy, ♦ ^^ HENDERSON & CO., 369 River Street. Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemum cuttings, Chadwick Improyf*. $3 per 100; $25 per l,0<:iO. W. H. and Golden Chadwick. Chrysolora. Maj. Bonnatfon Yellow Eaton, Chas. Razer, Lynwood Hall, Dr Engue- hard, $2 per 100; $15 per !.«<»•„ O'^Vl/ner and Robt. Haliiday. $1.50 per 100; ?12 Per 1000. Pompons: Baby. Baby Margaret. Mrs. F Beu and Diana. $1.50 per 100. Morris Floral Co., Morris, Illj_ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. R. 0. : .Smith's Ad- vance, Unaka, Chrysolora. Chadwick Supreme, Golden Glow, Golden Wedding, Jeanne Nonin and other standard varieties. Also pompons, singles and anemones f 1-5? Pi^Vfi^A^I'i HU^n' 1 000 Send for complete list. CRABB & HUN- TER FLORAL CO., Grand Bapids,_Mich^ CYCLAMEN — GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEB. TYPE, m bloom, 3-in., $10 per 100 ; 4-in. »2(> and $25 per 100; 5-ln., $35 a°a $50 per 100. In bud, 3-in.. $8 per 100; 4-in., ?15„a°? $20 P|r 100; 5-in., $35 and $40 per 100. SEEDLINGS, transplanted, all Wandsbek type, finest in exist- ence. Including Glory of Wandsbek and Rose of Wandsbek. 10 separate varieties equally di- v5ded, $26''per l.OOo"; $3, per 100. IMPROVED. GLORY OF WANDSBEK, dark and light; bet- ter grower than any salmon and larger flowers, $5 pir IW; $40 per 1,000. GLORY OF WANDS- BEK and ROSE OF WANDSBEK, separate, $* per 100; $35 per 1,000. Seedlings not trans- planted, 10 varieties eqoaUy divided $20 per 1 000- $2.50 per 100; 5U0 at 1.000 rate. Ha7» Immenae stock on hand. All healthy and clean I supply a number of the largest cyclamea growTs in and around Chicago with Seed ana Seedlings. Cash with order, please. ERNEST BOBER. Wllmette, IlL Cyclamen seedlings^ best strain. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 Klver Street. Chicago, 111. Cyclamens, all colors, 4-in., 20c each; 5-ln., 35c each. C. H. Prey, 1133 0 St., Lincoln, Neb. . — - Cyclamen, in bloom, 5-in., 35c; 6-ln., BOc .arh. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. lU. Cyclamen, assorted. 3-in.. $8.50 per 100: $80 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Brvan. Washington. N. J. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS, clean, Healthy stock, fully ma- tured; novelties and standard varieties at rea- sonable prices. Stock true to name. f\e^ Irown HOLLYHOCKS, HERBACEOUS PI^NTO. Ite Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMOBB, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Dahlias, twelve valuable cut flower varie- ties. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. . DAISIES. Marguerites, white and ycUow, 2% -Inch. $2 75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mrs. Sanders, 2%-lnch $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. DEUXZIAS. "Deutzea gracilis. 50c to 75l^i57^i0""vISr^2y4-ln., $2 per 100. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. CROTONS. Jos. H. Crotons. well colored in «" varieties. 50c and 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. For several years we have been working for the Improvement of The cyclamen; we offer for March and April denve^y. young thrifty plants from 2- nch pots gtart white, white-pink eye. 8'»°t P/"",; „" OF ml. brilliant red. at $5 per 100. "LORY OF WANDSBEK (brilliant salmon), at $8 Per 100. S ''^?rar^.''t.-pVErsoN-rs"oi-§; Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. Ferns for all purposes. Assorted ferna lor dishes. A choice assortment, our selection of varieties, 2y4-ln., 50c per doz ; $3 per \m, $25 per 1.000. Boston, 3-in., 15c each, $1.2& per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-in.. 25c each $2.60 ner doz. $20 per 100; 5-in., 40c each; $4.B0 n" doz ; $35 per 100; 6-ln., 75c each; $8 pet doz.; $60 per 100; 7-ln., $1 each; $10 per doz. ■575 ner 100; Sin.. $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, dish ferns, including aspldium, cyrtom ium falcatuin, Pteris Mayi, Wilson}, etc.. $3 pe?'l(W; $25 per 1,000. Adlantum Croweanum. 5-ln., 260' Adlantum Glory of Mordrecht, 54n.. 35c- 4-in.. 25c. Cibotium Schledei. 5-in 76e, 6 in'.. SI. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnes- ville! Ohlo^ —- Boston ferns. 2-.n «.^0U per 10» Boston ferns, 3-in ,"' ,. '^Iik n(> Roosevelt out of bench, strong plants. $15.00 "°^os*t'on°out'ot bench, $10.00 and $15 00 per 100. Pteris out of flats. $1.50 per 100 clumps; shipped m flats. $1.50 per Aat. Cashu ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE. ILL,. ■• Ferns, special offer on Boston: 5-in 22 to "4 ins. high, 20c each; 6-ln., 2 to 2i^ ft. hlgn, :«c each; 7-in., 2 to 2V4-ft. J gb. COc; speci- mens in large sizes. 8-ln.. $1; 9-in., $1.50. "rglr speci4ns, $2, $2.50 and |3. C^rtO" miums, 3-in., $1 per doz.; fr^-Jn m ?■',> 737 .?2 50; 6-in., $.•>. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Tdi Biickingham Place. Chicago. ■ Choice Boston ferns. 2%-lncb at $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Whltmani. $4.50 per 100; $40 ne? 1 OOOT Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100; $40 per 1 000 Rwsevelt. Jr.. $7 Per 100: $60 per 1.000. Cibotium Schledei. 5-Inch. 75c; 6-Inch $1. A. nenderson & Co.. 369 River Street. Chicago. lU. Ferns. Boston, Wbltmanl and Roosevelt. 5-in., 26c each; $3 pir doz.; 6-ln., 50c each: $6 per J » .Tin ikc each' $9 per doz.; 8-in.. $1 f^oh'- Ji2"ner doz • io-ln., $2.50 each; 12-ln.. $3?66 each^ P^hlmann 'Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, IlL . — — - ■ Boston ferns. 5-Inch. 35c ea^h; $4 per doz^ Adlantum Croweanum, 3-ln.. $8 per i™. »'" per 1,000. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. iP^jiPji^jjf^Jnini^^ Reference Department, Write Us About it, t9^5- The American Florist. 419 Ferns. Boston, 4, 5 and 6-In., 15e, 30e and 40c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St.. Lincoln, Neb. Ferns. Boston and Wbitmanl, 3-ln., 4 In., ISc; B-ln.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmaps. Newton. N. J. Ferns. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. PICUS. Rubbers, 5 and 6-ln., 35c to 50c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Flcus, 25c and 50c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. FUCHSIAS. Fuchsias, 15 vars., 214-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. FUCHSIAS, good assortment, strong rooted cuttings, ready now, $1 per 100 cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. GARDENIAS. GARDENIAS. Gardenia Veltchll, 2%-lnch, fine strong plants, ?5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. METAIRIB RIDGB NURSERIES CO., Ltd.. New Orleans, La. GENISTAS. Genista Racemosa, 4-ln., $2.25 per doz.; $16 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle. Ohio. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Mme. Buchner and Castel- lane. extra strong 2y.-in., $3 per 100; $23 per 1.000. CRABB & HUNTER FLORAL CO.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, 2-ln.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent. ■Tr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins. Poitevlne, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four other varie- ties, 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums. S. A. "Nutt. 2l4-ln., $2.60 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. Ohio. Geraniums. 2 and 2H-ln. pots, Nutt. Ricard, Poitevlne, Vlaud, Henderson, Buchner, etc., $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. Geraniums, 3 and 4-lnch. 7c and 10c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Lady Washington, strong 4-inch stock, best varieties. 12'4e each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums. March 29 to Apr. 15, S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. Rioarrt and Poitevlne, $15 per 1,000. k. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GliADIOIiUS. Gladiolus: Mrs. Francis King, extra, $12.60 per 1.000; 1st size. .$9 per 1,000; 3,000 for .$25; 2nd size. $7 per 1.000. Augusta. 1st size, $12 per 1,000; medium size, $10 per 1,000. .\merica, 1st size, $12 per 1,000: medium size, $10 per 1.000. Hyde Park. $60 per 1.000. Princeps, $30 per 1,000. Florists' mixture, light, $15 per 1,000. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorls. 1.000 Augusta and 2.000 America gladiolus bulbs, flowering size. $20. Arthur Rueffer, in care of H. Wehrman. Maywood, 111. GREENS. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpotuated moss. Edward A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE. 2V.-in. pots, strong, $3 per 100. HE^'RY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French. 6-inch pots, 3 to 6 heads. 50c to $1 each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St.. Lincoln, Neb. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-ln., 4 to 6 shoots, |25 per 100; 8-in., 6 to 8 shoots. $.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 and 7-lnoh pot-grown strong plants, 40c and 60c each. Ernest Rober, Wilraette. 111. liEMONS. IVIES. Ivy, German and English. 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per I.OOO; 3-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. English Ivy. 20c to 35c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Lemon Verbenas. 2ln., $2 per 100; $18.60 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vln- cent, Jr., & Song Co., White Marsh, Md. LILIES. Easter lilies, 10 to 12 ins. above pots, 3 to 6 buds, 10c per bud; 12 to 18 Ins., 12c per bud; 20 to 30 Ins., 15c per bud. C. H. Frey, 1133 O Street, Lincoln, Neb. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany, Apply to Otto Helnecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley pips, per 1,000 from $12 to $16. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley, extra fine quality. New crop, Danish and German. Loechner & Co.. 11 Warren St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, best vaile.v in existence, giving the best re- sults all year around, $15 per 1,000; $8 per 500; $4.50 per 250; $2 per 100. Florist Money Maker Brand, best Valley at moderate prices, $13 per 1,000; $7 per 500; $4 per 230. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley, cold storage, extra select, very best, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; Ham- burg, $1.60 per 100; $12 per I.OOO. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chl- cago. Lily ■ of the valley pips, from cold storage, 2,500 to case, $17 per 1,000; new crop, 1.000 to case, $16 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411 Washington St.. St. Louis. Mo. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS. GOOD CLEAN STOCK. Per bale, $1.00. 10 bales, $9.00 WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist. .^20 MAIN ST.. CINCINNATI. O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Cnlture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Tree seeds, fir, hemlock, spruce, cedar, pine, arbor-vltae, larch, oak, maple, cherry, catalpa, syringa. rhus, cornus. For varieties and prlccB see advertisement elsewhere In tills issue. The D. Hill Company, Box 404, Dundee, HI. E. TURBAT & CO., Nurserymen, ORLEANS, France, grow all outdoor Nurseries stocks; FRUIT, Ornamental and Forest. Wholesale list on demand. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. SmlHi Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- blnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. ONION SETS. ONION SETS— 32 pounds to the bushel. Crates 1 bu. 15c; 2 bu. 25c; 2 bu. sacks, 10c. We reclean, hand pick and guarantpe sound ail our onion sets. YELLOW DANVBRS SETS. V. pk.. .35c; pk.. 60c; bu., $2. WHITE SIL- VER SKIN SETS, y- pk.. 3oc; pk.. 60c; bu., .$2. RED WETHERSPIELD SETS, % pk., 35c; pk.. GOe; bu., $2. J. BOLGIANO & SON. Almost 100 years' established trade. BALfTIMGRE. MD. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- establlshed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves. 22 ins. high. $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in. pots. 24 ins. high. 26-in. spread. $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs. 24 Indies high, 30-ln. spread. $4 each. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Palms. Kentias. 20 to 24 inches above pot. 50c eacii: 28 to 30 inches above pot. $1 each: 3(1 to .■!(■> inches above pot. $1.75 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cngo. Cocos Weridelllana. 2-ln.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., I Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canarlensla. fine large plants. $7..'M) I to $33 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. I N. J. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. 3-lnch, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Bach. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 $0.35' 6-lnch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-lnch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00- 7-Inch pots 6 to 7, 40 to 42 3.00- 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 40 3.B0- 8-Inch tuba. 6 to 7, 42 to 44 4.00 8-lnch tubs, 6 to 7, 45 to 48 B.OO 9-lnch tubs, 6 to 7, 68 to 64 7.50- Specimens, $20.00 to $40.00. KENTIA FOBSTERIANA. Single Plants. 3-lnch pots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-lnch pots, 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $0.35 6-inch pots, B to 6, 28 to 30 l.OO 6-lnch pots, 5 to 6, 34 to 36 1.50 8-lnch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.60 8-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 50 to 54 B.OO 10-Inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 6% ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, , 6 to 6i4 ft. 10.00 KENTIA FOBSTERIANA. Made-up Plants. Inches high. Each. Binch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 ...$1.60' 7-lnch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38... 2.50 71nch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40. . . 3.00- 8-lnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44... 3.50 8-lnch tubs, 3 plants In a tub, 48 to 54... B.OO- 8-lnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 52 to 56. . . 6.0O 10-lnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, B ft. high. 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 6 to 5% ft.lO.OO 12-inch tubs, 4 plants In a tub, 6 ft. hlgh.l2.00 Very strong specimens. 15-lnch tubs, 7 plants, $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Kentias, 5 and 6-inch. 75c and $1 each.. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8 and 10-inch, $2 to $4 each. C. H. Frey. 1133 O St.. Lincoln, Neb. Kentia Seed. Forsteriana and Belmoreana^ McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York,. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in., BOe; B-in., 75c to $1; 6-in., $1.60; 7-in., $2 to $2.50. Poehlmann- Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PANSIES. 125,000 PANSIES, Homer's Prize Winners- (Germany). A grand collection, extra strong plants; worth more money, 50c per 100; $3.50- per 1,000, prepaid. Send for list of other rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD. Clav Center. Kansas. Pansles, $2.5o per l.iiuO; 5,000 lor $1U. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean. N. Y. Pansy plants, giant flowering, transplanted, $1.50 per 100. Jos H. Cunningham, DelawarCr a PEPPERS. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS, strong 4-ineh bushy plants, full of berries, $10 per 100. A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood. 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. and single. 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White- Marsh. BItL Primula obconica, in bud and bloom. 4-in.. $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000; 3-ln., $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Petunias, from dbl. seed, $2.50 per 100. Jos.- IT. Cunningham. Delaware. O. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-ln.. 15c; 6-ln., 25c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb^ PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 4-inch stock ll» bloom, $12.60 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIVET. Privet. California, 2-year. 2 to 3 ft., 3 to 4 ft.; 3-year, 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 ft. Amoor River. 1-year, 12 to 18 inches. 2-year, 1% to 2 ft., 2 to 3 ft. Berberis Thumbergii. transplanted, ^ to 12 inches and 12 to 18 inches. J. T, Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. 200.000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET all sizes. 12 to 18. 18 to 24, 24 to 30 at $12. $15 and $20 per 1.000; flue stock. 50.000 SHRUBS and VINES low. Get trade list. 1,000,000 frost proof cabbage plants now ready. BENJ. CON- NELL. Florist. Merchantville, N. J. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co.. Baltimore. Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices.. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. II You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Referenco Department, Write Us About If. 420 The American Florist. Mar. ij. California privet, 2 to 3-year-old bushy plants, cut -back twice, $9 per 1,000, in lots of 20,000 or more. Guarantee Nurseries, Trenton, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. "Khododendrona, all colors, $1.50 to $2,50 each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. ROSES. __^ ROSES. Own Root Plants; Immediate Dellyery. 100 1,000 Mrs. F. F. Thompson. The Shell- „ „ „„ pink Sport of Shawyer $30.00 $250.00 White Shawyer and September Morn 30.00 250.00 Ophelia, Fine Stock 15.00 120.00 Prtnce d'Arenberg 12.00 lOO.OO Kmarney BrllUaSt 12.00 100.00 Madam B. Herriot 12.00 100.00 Irish Fire Flame 12.00 100.00 Lts' Chal Kussell 12.00 100.00 Sunburst l"-*" 22-2x Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00 70.00 Lady HllUngdon 8.00 70.00 CHAS. H. TOTTT, „ MADISON, NEW JERSEY. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS, Pink Klllarney, White Killarney, Richmond, $2 per 100; $18 per 1 000. Bench rose plants, American Beauty, Pink Klllarney, Richmond, $6 per 100; $op per 1,000. Extra fine stock. Beady now Satisfac- tion guaranteed. GEORGE REINBBRG, 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. ^ Rose Hooslcr Beauty, own root: 100 for *30; 250 for $70; 1,000 for $250. Grafts: 100 tor $35: 250 for $82.50; l.COO for $300. F. Dorner & Sods Co., LaFayette, Ind. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111, . Roses, bench plants, Klllarney, Richmond, Milady, Maryland. Ward, Shawyer, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, Roses, Jessica, Teschendorf, Crimson Baby, 4-inch, 25c each; 6-inch, 60c to $1 each. Tea roses, 4-lnch, 20c each. C. H. Prey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Hoosler Beauty, own roots: 100 for $30; 250 for $70; l.ono for $250. Grafts: 100 for $35. 250 for $82.50; 1,000 for $300, The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. , E TURBAT & CO.. Orleans, France. Enor- mous stock of Rose Trees, old and new varie- ties^^ Hoses, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Usne. Vanghan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ROSES, Kaiserin, My Maryland, Pink Klllar- ney, etc.; own roots, 2%-ln. stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rosea, 1-yr., 2H-ln., 2-yr., 4-ln. Leedle Floral Co., Sprlngaeld, O. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. SAIiVIAS. SALVIA BONFIRE, strong 21nch, $1.75 per 100; R. C, 76c per 100. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. ^ SANTOLINAS. SANTOLINAS, 2yi-ln.. $20 per 1.000. CRABB & HDNTEB FLORAL CO., Grand Rapids, Mich, SEEDS. Seeds, garden, beet, carrot, radish and spin- ach. Vllmorin's Paris Golden Yellow celery, crop 1914 in 14 lb. bags. $12 per lb. Gradus. T, Larton, Sutton's Excelsior and Ameer peas, $4 per bu. Alaska, $3.50. I. N. Sl- mon & Son, 6 North Front St., Philadelphia, Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Com, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- em Seed and Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers. Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Keb. Seeds, beet, sweet com, garden beans, onion sets and seed potatoes, S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 62 Dey St., New York. Seeds, Dreer's famous American Asters. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where In this Issue. Henry A. Drcer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. . Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Eoblnson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. PANSY SEED — Giant strain, new crop, $4 per ounce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. Ginseng, $1 1,000, Specialty Farm, Rocktord, Minn, Spanish pimento seed, $1 per trade packet or $2 per oz. L. C. Adsit, Jamestown, Ohio. SHAMROCKS. Shamrock plants for St. Patrick's day, 1-inch and 2-lnch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Feb. and March delivery. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove. 111. SMELAX. Smllax, 21^-inch, $1,25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. SPIREAS. Spirea Gladstone and Alexandria, 6 to 7-ln. pots, 35c to 75e each. C. H. Frey, 1133 0 St., Lincoln, Neb. STRAWBERRIES. strawberries, pot-growu, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKlnley, Morning star. Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's. D. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Feudal!, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. TRITOMAS. Tritoma Pfitzeri, strong crowns. Write for prices. Thomas J. Oberlln, Sinking Spring, Pa. VINCAS. VINCA VINES, strong 4-lnch stock, varie- gated, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VINES. 3-in.. $5 per 100; strong 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vinca Var., 3 and 4-inch, 6c and 10c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Vinca Varlegata, 3%-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N, J. VIOLETS, VIOLET CLUMPS, Princess of Wales, full of buds, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. TO EXCHANGE. To exchange — chrysanthemums, coleus. smi- lax clumps, alternantheras and Mme. Salleroi to exchange for rose plants or rooted White Enchantress Carnations, Falrview Greenhouses, Belvldere, 111, CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your spit carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. P. W. Walte, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for SBc; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, lU. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquarlnms and Globei. The J. N. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walsat St., Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEOUS. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jennlng't Improved Iron Gutters. DlUer, Caskey & Keen, 3. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Bvana Co.. Richmond, Ind. Continuous ring Carnation Supports, suit every bench. The Carnation Support Co., Connera- vllle, Ind. McCray Refrigerators keep flowers fresh and salable. McCray Refrigerator Co., 670 Lake St,, Kendallvlile, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing points, 1,000, 7Bc, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut Bt., Philadelphia. Fertilizers, Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd,, Clovenfords, Scot- land, "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating ^1^^ SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO The name that assures ' 'the most for the money" in GREENSOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, I. L I Mention the American Florist when writing. A. HERRMANN, Oapt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK The Regan Printing House LARGI KDNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRm TOR PRICES. SZ7 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 tMt, per 100, 85c; 600, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, flOc; p«r 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natnral, dlffercat sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window gnards, offlco railings and all fancy works, lamp shado frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. Florists* Wire Work at lowest prices. Ko- mada Bros.. 1008 Vine St., FtalladelpbU, Fa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It ig^s- The American Florist. 421 Little Wonder Rose Nozzle 35 Cents Each. Morton Grove, III., Feb. 19, 1915. Garland Mfg. Co., Des Plaines. 111. . Gentlemen:— The spraying nozzles you supplied us do the work they were intended for in a very satisfactory manner and I am surprised that they are not more commonly usad. Sincerely yours, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Per A. F. Poehlmann, Sec'y. GARLAND MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Garland Cast Iron Greenhouse Gutters. Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks of the world's largest Buildine Material Department. Reap the bene&ts of our low prices on lumher, caulk joint fittiuKs, ?lass, overhauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our •■sineerins service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Specimen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, lot No. Priced F. O. B. Chicago. ZJ-41— Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar, size lUiZVi 100 running ft » 2.85 ZJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sasli Bar, size lHx2^2, lOOrunningft 2.80 rj-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- houses, etc.. 1 in. stock, per 1000ft., bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44^No. 1 Cypress. 1 in. rough or 13-16 in, S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. meas 27.00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash, IH-in. x3ft. z 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each n ZJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use : lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 1001b. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; per roll $1.90to 1.13 XJ-48— First-class second-hand Heating Boilers io any desired size. Very lowest prices. HASRIS BROTHERS COMFANT, Ownera Chicago Honse Wrecking Co., 85th and Iron Sts.. Ctdcago Mention the American Florist when writing. GLASS We are leaders. Larse stock, good prices. SflARP, PARTRID6E & CO. CmCAOO. ILUNOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing. Siebert'a Zlno Glaiing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. H and li inch. Perlb. 40c.5-lb«, $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vsughan's Soed Storm Chicago New York Mention the American Florist when writing. Everything for die Greenhouse J. C. MONlNfiER COMPANY, CBICAfX) CDICINNAn NIW VOU 902 BUeUuwk St. Ibiw Cotral Life Bids. Hjri>ridce Bl« «-« OF HIGH Doners GRADE For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogrue. l^w.uJ 6IBLIH & GO., Utica, N. Y Tu'O layers of glass instead of one One small inexpensive greenhouse made of Sunlight Double Glass Sash. Get our catalog This book points the way to bigger profits in gardening. It gives the actual experience of growers all over the country — tells how they, with the aid of Sunlight Double Glass Sash grew bigger, stronger, earlier plants which yielded the big, early market prices. This catalog is free. If Prof. Mas- sey's booklet on the care and use of a hot-bed, cold frame or a small greenhouse is wanted, send 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double 934 E. Broadway Early plants make the profit- able garden You cannot possibly have vegetables ready for the early prices or flower beds to bloom right unless you use hot-beds and cold frames for starting and ex- pediting them. Now is the time Sunlight Double Glass Sash make the earliest and strongest plants at the least cost of labor and money. They are complete without mats or shutters. As they are never covered the plants get all the light and warmth that the sun affords and are secure against the cold night and day. Expert gardeners and florists, men who know from experience, look upon the Sunlight Double Glass Sash as the standard of efficiency in gardening. Immediate shipment is made and freights are equalized to the customer according to the distance. Ask about this when you write — and write today. Glass Sash Co. Louisville, Ky. A "RED DEVIL" WITH SEVEN WHEELS A magazine cutter with a hardwood handle in which are six extra steel wheels. A reserve wheel always ready in case of accident A "Red Devil" glass cutter you should have in your greenhouse for cutting any Itiiid of glass— your local hardware man sells them. Ask for "Red Devil " No. 5, but get the genuine. Send us ten 2c stamps and we will send vou ONE only as a sample. SMITH 5 HEMENWAY CO., 170 Chambers Street, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks laOOO 11.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured b» W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samcle free. For sale by dealer*. Mention the American Florist when writing. KROtSCHELL BOILER tw _. J»- Made of Fire Box Flange Plate Can Not Crack Water Space in Front, Sides and Back The Most Popular Boiler Made SEND FOR C.^T.^LOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO 422 The American Florist. Mar. 13, EstabUshed 1765 FOR ••JPOT I-rUOIS." USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS FOT MAKERS FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Cm be ihipped at an hoar'i cotice. Price per crate: 2a)01)i-ln.. 1500 2 1500 2M IS002H 10003 800 3H 5004 crate, $6.00 4.88 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 456 4H-in., crate, $5.24 320 5 210 5H 144 6 120 7 608 4.51 3-78 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFIHBER BROS. POTTERY, '^JW'rok'g" Aadnst Rolker a Sons, SI Barclay St., New York City Agents. Onr Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Paper Pot For Shipping Purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Ask your dealer for them, ^1 Samples free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM. MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall aize and wide bottomi. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep- 400 Howard St. Mention the American Florist when writing For tlie Best Pot and the Best Prices Writ..' C.C.PollwortliCo.,1ISSSf Mention the Anicrican Florist when writing. RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and ofier you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates: isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. CMcago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. DREER'S" jal" Cedar Plant Tubs No ')iam^> do. loo 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manulactured lor us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, s«ds, pimis. Bulbs and Snppiies, 714-716 Ctiestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. jv EM^o jv s JK or Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof. CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. SAeWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLET POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Wag;ner Plant Boxes. :ir(> th o bi.'St and che:ipp;;t in the iiiarki,* t for palms, boxwood, bay trei's. etc. They are atlnu-tive in tjesi i£ii. strong and durable, suit- able foreilher indoor or outdoor nse. Made of cypress which nivi'S thcni ft lasting quality. W e nuinufacture various styles ;ind sizes. Write for i»riecs, GEO. KELLER & SON. ManDfactnrers of Red Pots Before bu.vin^ write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Wagner Park Conservatories Sidney, Oliio Standard Flower Pots ForoaitT and Strenrtb Uniurpaaaed. Write for prleca. A. F. KOHR 2Ba4-a«-aii n. Leavitt st.. chicaco Mention the American Florist when writing. 19^5- The American Florist. 423 LIQUID =« 4056 Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 Mb. can 1.50 __^ «-lb. can 50 ■■ NICO-FUME n PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24sheetcan 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING ^Yoxxr^ j:>^eL\G>r* Insist tho«»e I^i^ioosi Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LouisvlUe, Ky. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for Breen. black, white fly, red spider, tbrios. mealy hue and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust- Quart. 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined (or San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy 'Btock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOTIANA A \2% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If you cannot obtain our prodncts from Tonr local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo, a. BoRNisTON, M. C. Ebel, President, Treasurer, 4vom St.. CUCAOO 4 0 0 Model Extensioi Carnation Support Made with two oi three circles. En- dorsed by all the I/eading Carnation Growersasthe Best support on market Fat. July 27, "97. MaTl7,'9» GALVANIZED WIRS ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befor« ordering elsewhera. Prgmpt Sbiinieiil tiiir>ntw< IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. T. ^ / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURCRS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■< -X / k DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to as at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade B« PDJK STRUT : NEW YORK No lots ityou R||p« mend your ~,-^ split c a r n a- tiona with Snperlor Carnation STAPLES 3,=ic per lOnn-. 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE 422 Main St. & Son, . gprlnitHelil. Ma»«. Split Carnations EasUy Mended wlU Pillsbury CarnatiiMi Siapli We find it very latiifac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't eet alone withool them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galeabnri. U. The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Rpcjuired 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 300O PostpaidSample Free F, W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. ' Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Macliine Go. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Bmerica is "the Prow at the UessbIi thsre may be mors camfart Mmidships, but we are the Brst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 20, 1915. No. 1398 IhE American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914. by American Florist Company, Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc.. American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Patrick Welch. Boston. Mass., President; Dan MacKorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-Presidenit; John Young, New York. Secre- tary: Wm. F. Kasting. BuHalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco. Calif. August 17-19. 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis. Mo.. 1916. S. J. Goddard. Framing- ham, Mass., President; A. F. J- Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR EASTER. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition. Boston, Mass., March 18-21, 1915. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.. President: Robt. Pvle. West- Grove. Pa.. Vice President. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill on-Hudson. N. Y.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Newport, R. I., July 8-9. 1915. L. L. Morse. San Francisco. Calif.. President; Harry A. Bunyard, 131-.^3 West Twenty-eighth street. New York, Secretary. Haste, Spring, or Linger, Arm, arm. onenioue! — Up. lazy ilaftodil!— You sleepy, sleepy willowbud. Art (U-eiimius. dreaming still? Vm- sbiiine. you tardy violet! For shame, you recreant rose! — Hark, how the herald jonquil now His golden trumpet blows! A good mouth's march to vanward Of the spring's embattled train He sounds his ringing challenge 'gainst The lances of the rain — Ho. blooms! — charge down the wooded slopes Upon your w-intry foes! Up. up! The gallant jonquil now His golden bugle blows! . — New York Sun. Easter Preparations. Easter, the great flower day of the year, is now almost at hEtnd and the growers and retailers must both be prepared to meet the demand that will probably tax all the ability and ca- pacity possessed. The grower has, of course, been a long time mailing prep- arations to have the stocli in the pinli of condition and the retailer should also provide himself with all tlie neces- sary stoclt and accessories at as early a date as possible. The supplies should be procured at least two weeks be- fore the great day, so that the energies of all the force can be expended upon finishing the product, waiting upon the trade and seeing that the deliveries are properly made and the decorations ar- ranged in an artistic manner. The stock of baskets for plants, ribbons and decorating them and tying the flowers, paper, boxes and numberless other sup- plies should all be looked over and where necessary replenished. It is poor business to wait until the last minute and worry over these details wliich can be attended to early and take time tli.at can he more advantageously spent with the other necessary work. There will probably be something called for, tlie sale of which cannot be foreseen, so it is best to get everything that it is known will be required as early as possible. Whatever plants are to be procured should be ordered early, and wherever it is possible a visit made to the grow- ers' houses and a personal selection made. The winter has been unusually trying, with prolonged dark weather, and it has been difiicult in many cases to Iveep up the right temperature, and even where the heat has been main- tained the plants have been retarded, so that much will depend on the three weeks before Easter to have them in the best of condition, and it will pay the buyer to look over the stock. This should be done early, for the large buyers sometimes place tlieir orders two months before Easter in order that they may be assured of the stock and of a good selection. No two plants grow alike and although as far as descriptions go they are the same, in pot, size and bloom, yet placed side l)y side one may be much more valuable than the other, so there is mucli in se- lection, and it is a great advantage to anyone to go and inspect the plants in the greenhouses and to pick out the ones desired and have them held until the proper time of delivery. If baskets of plants are to be made up, and this is one of the growing features of the Easter trade, a supply of small ferns, asparagus and other greens will be necessary to properly finish them and these can be obtained at any time and be on hand when wanted. To success- fully conduct a business when such a large increase for a few days is ex- pected, it is necessary to do everything that can be done previous to the de- mands of the customers and at as early a date as possible. Rambler Roses for Easter. The rambler roses now occupy a very important place with the principal stores. The great improvement in va- rieties which has been made during the past few years has enabled the grower to present these beautiful plants in a great variety of colors ranging from the brightest crimson through the shades of pink to white, and the Baby rambler produces a fine small plant well covered with bloom. The ramblers are grown not only in bush form, but in many grotesque shapes, being trained as ships, umbrellas and ia basket form. Hydrangeas, if well bloomed, are among the most popular Easter plants and they are very decora- tive, eitlier in church or residence. While these can never be grown and offered at low prices, for a plant with four to six large heads will require much valuable space for a long period, yet they last a long time in bloom and the purchasers get their full value if they will but take proper care of the plant. Spireas are one of the best low-cost plants of the time. The older varieties make a splendid show for a little money and can be used very largely in church decorations. In sell- ing the plant or in placing it in a decoration be sure that it is well watered before it leaves the store or greenhouse. Genistas are grown in quantity for Easter and many grow- ers have them in fancy forms, such as baskets, pillars, pyramids and balls. Another yellow flowering plant that is 426 The American Florist. Mar. 20, highly reg-arded in some sections is the acacia, beautifully grown specimens of these plants being displayed by the large dealers. Cyclamens in splendid shape are invariably offered for Easter and primulas, especially P. obconica, are grown extensively for sale at this time and many of the heaths are pro- duced for the Easter trade. Another beautiful plant that is largely grown is the bougainvillea, arid splendid speci- mens are produced of this showy plant and they always attract attention. Plant Baskets for Easter. The sale of plant baskets at Easter is made as important a feature as it is at Christmas and they occupy a prominent place in the trade of the principal stores. They can be made up in beautiful combinations at this time, for there is a wealth of material for this work. The baskets can be pro- cured at very low prices with metal pans in which the plants are placed, and by careful planning and buying, taking combinations can be put up at reasonable prices. A point that seems to be lost sight of by many growers is that in these plant baskets or boxes can be used much stock that cannot be disposed of in any other way. The most successful and careful grower of plants is sure to have some that are not perfect specimens, either growing more or less one-sided, or having one part not well covered with bloom; and these can be used advantageously in their plant combinations, making the basket less expensive and at the same time getting good returns for what would otherwise be a loss. This is a line of the business which ordinarily requires a fair degree of salesmanship to properly show the advantages of these beautiful offerings, but when they are properly put up and well shown they are a valuable feature of the Easter trade. Easter Plants. Easter has become a great plant day, not only for church decorations, but it has also been a growing practice with the public to make presents of bloom- ing plants to friends at this time. First among these are the lilies which are grown by the thousands for the day. With all the disadvantages of weather and temperature which the grower has experienced this year, it looks as if the supply would be good. The general reports are that most of the stock is of excellent quality. The prices quoted, notwithstanding the in- creased cost of growing, are about the same as in previous years. Next to the lilies are the azaleas, and these are in very fine condition. The vari- eties grown are those which have at- tained the greatest popularity with the trade. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Prof. Wolters, Empereur de Brazil, Niobe, Dr. Moore, Apollo, Bernard An- drea Alba, De Schryveriana and others not so well known. Bulbs are always grown in great quantities for Easter and thousands of pans of tulips, nar- cissi and hyacinths are annually bloomed for this great flower day. They make a gorgeous show and are em- blematic of the awakening of spring which Easter symbolizes, and as they can be produced and marketed at a low price they are great favorites at this time. Lily of the valley In pans are one of the most popular Easter plants and these when well grown find a very ready sale. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Advertising Flowers. The way to advertise flowers is a problem ipany florists have tried to solve with varying success. The fol- lowing, quoted from a recent issue of the New York American, tells how August Lange, the well known Chicago retailer, made small display advertise- ments pay. This newspaper devoted a quarter page of its space in apprecia- tion of the idea, advising its patrons to do likewise : "In the city of Chicago there is a florist who grew tired of standing around waiting for business to come to him. While his roses wilted and lost their bloom, he pondered oyer the problem. Many plans were presented Salem, Ore. — Waldo O. Mills has opened a flower shop at 143 North High street. August Lange. to him. He devised many schemes of his own. But when he sifted them to the bottom he found them defective. No matter which way his mind turned, it encountered advertising, but know- ing nothing about advertising, he con- sidered it impossible on account of his preconceived idea regarding the ex- pense. He finally sought the advice of a small merchant who constantly used_the newspapers in a modest way. 'How can I advertise flowers success- fully?' he asked. The small merchant thought a moment and then suggested : 'Why don't you sell — everV Saturday — a box of flowers for a dollar? Offer something different each week. Give more flowers for a dollar than any one in Chicago ever heard of, and see that they are fresh and attractive.' 'I'll do it,' declared the florist, as he hurried away to prepare for his first sale. That was several years ago. Today that once discouraged florist sells more flowers than any other florist in Chi- cago. Thousands of those dollar boxes find their way into the homes of the 'Windy City' each week. Hundreds are shipped to customers in the surround- ing territory. Today that florist is big, but he is growing bigger. He is rich, but he is growing richer. He confines himself to small space and is a firm believer in newspaper advertis- ing. He not only sells flowers for a dollar a box, but he is recognized as one of the leading florists of the mid- dle west. He has captured the better proportion of the so-called high-class trade in every branch of his business; He advertised flowers at a bargain price, but — he realized that nature does not impose upon God's creatures in the manufacture of flowers. The violet is as fragi-ant and beautiful in the dooryard of the peasant as it is in the garden of the king. By advertising he created a wonderful reputation for selling the best at the lowest prices. He accomplished all this by advertis- ing— starting in a small way." In the Store at Easter. MAKING THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITY. Some men have said "There is noth- ing in a holiday rush." While there is a large business, yet the waste, the stock left over, the extra help and other incidental expenses, very nearly, if not quite equal the profits. Others there are, and they constitute a great ma- majority, who are alive to the impor- tance of the holiday times, such as Cnristmas and Easter, and bring all their business acumen to bear to make the most of the opportunity. At such busy seasons one is sure to see the great majority of his customers as well as a great many Strang-, ers, occasional flower buyers, who, if they are pleased, may be brought into and become regular pa- trons of the store. To please the old and encourage new customers, the en- terprising florist puts his whole heart in the woi-k and gets together a stock, staple and varied, with all the new things of merit that he thinks will suit his trade. SELECTING AND ARRANGING THE STOCK. It is the exception that really good things are left after the holidays; medi- ocre and damaged things hang fire; also stock not just right for the mar- ket. This latter is the cause of much of the waste. Buying stock because it is cheap or offered at a low price, is the poorest kind of policy; better have 50 choice plants, each as good as the other, than 100, half or more of which are seconds, as a few bad or indiffer- ent looking plants will spoil an other- wise good stock and cheapen the whole lot. Better pay a little more and get the choice, buying 75 rather than 100 for the same money. Each plant will be salable, and the waste, if any, will be reduced to the minimum. In the average city store, plants that sell for less than 50 cents, or more than from $5.00 to $8.00, are to be avoided. The cost of delivery is too great for the low-priced plant, and while a few higher priced or choice specimens stand out and help the appearance of the store and may find customers, the pop- ular price for a gift plant is from $2.50 to $5, and as a rule but few of this class will be found on hand when the inventory is taken. It is not best to get the stock all in early in the week; the rush days are the last three, and by Saturday, Mon- day's stock is in rather bad shape. Many city stores could not begin to get all they handle in the store at one time. In some the space is so limi- ted that they sell from sample and fill orders from stock in an annex rented for the week as near the store as pos- sible. The successful handling of the large volume of business depends largely upon the systematic way in which the work is carried out. If the right quan- tity of the different grades of stock is well bought, and is ordered for dif- ferent periods of the week, all this de- ig^s- The American Florist. 42' EASTER BASKET BY THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. CHICAGO. Erica, Genista, P.iiniila Obconicu, Rambler Kose, Lily and Nephrolepis. 428 The American Florist. Mar. 20. tail being settled before the business opens, there is then time for other pressing matters, of ■which the proper arrangement of the various plants is of much importance. As far as possible keep each kind of plant together; a block of hydrangeas, another of aza- leas, the -n-hites together, the pinks alongside, the same with roses and lil- ies and the specimen plants elevated on pedestals. A number of plants to- gether are more attractive with their solid red or pink than a promiscuous harlequin of color. The baskets and pans of bulbous stock should have a place for themselves, as their decora- .tions should have space to be seen. Seeing that stock is properly -wa- tered is very important; plants that are delivered dry, particularly in the afternoon, are a sorry sight the next morning in the average dwelling, and much trade has been lost through vex- ations of this kind. Hydrangeas par- ticularly, are great drinkers, and should be given water freely. Should complaints come in of this character, don't argue, but send a new plant. It will pay — better lose SI at first than $10 later on. EFFICIENT DELIVERY IMPORTANT. As far as possible deliver all cut flow- er orders on Sunday morning. A good system is to have one or two men who know the trade select the flowers. When Saturday's business is finished, the cut flowers, kept in their original boxes, are brought out, the stock for each order selected is then given with the addressed tag and card to the other employees, who carefully box them up, pinning the address tag on the box, which goes to the wrapper, and is soon ready for routing. "When all orders are up, then begins the rout- ing, which, if carefully done, greatly expedites delivery. EECIPROCATIXG FAVORS. Easter is a good time to pay debts. One feels they are under obligations to this or that person, who are in a po- sition to do the house a favor, and w^ho have on occasion remembered them, or thrown work in their way. A nice lily, azalea or rose, or perhaps a box of flowers, a corsage of violets or other flower, will be much appre- ciated by the recipients, and is hardly missed from the stock necessary to be carried. Many an unsold plant has gone to waste that might have been turned to account in this way, SOME POPULAR ARRAXGEJJENTS, A few of the good sellers that are not seen in every stock are worth noth- ing. The lily is the great Easter plant, and combination plants of these, al- though high priced, generally find buy- ers. Get a sugar pail or bucket about 12 inches in width and 10 inches in depth, take off the handle, give two or three coats of white paint, and then gild the iron bands. When planted with lilies these tubs have a rich ap- pearance and readily bring $5 to $6 from those who can afford them. Pans of bulbous stock, if planted in larger pans and edged with maidenhair fern, sell readily at almost twice the origi- nal price. A new box this .season, and a very practical one. has a lattice at the back, giving a trellis effect; another advantage is that all the plants are arranged to show to the front, so that the display is much greater, as all are seen at once, nothing being lost to view on the other side. This is an enlarge- ment of the small imported trellised box placed on the market last season. It -will have a great run at Easter this year. K. Oa Time. "Punctuality is the life of trade" is a maxim that should be posted in every flower shop; there is no busi- ness in which promptness of delivery counts for as much as that of the florist. To attain any degree of suc- cess the house must get a name for promptness. It is at times diflicult to live up to such a reputation, but it is worth overcoming all obstacles to get and keep the name clear in this respect. System is a great help and this together with keeping an hour or two ahead of the schedule relieves the pressure and prevents congestion. There are times, of course, when everything appears to be late — this may be caused by a rush that might perhaps have been avoided if the next day's work had been looked over be- fore the store was closed. Work to go out early in the morning should as far as possible be prepared the night before. The first thing in the morn- ing is the funeral work, and very often this comes in bunches, a good deal to do at one time, and then a lull. It is these rushes that one must be as far as possible prepared for. First, see that there is suSicient stock; if not, it should have been secured the night before and save the time wasted in good help and delay in making up the next day. "Very often late orders come pouring in and demanding instant attention. If the work on hand is well under way these commissions can be given proper attention and are much more satisfac- tory to all coi.cerned. The vital matter of profit is also very often overlooked In the excitement of the various rushes that at times strike the average flower shop. Much stock is used that is more expensive than need be, because it is pensive than need be, because it is handy and there is not time to get more. When everybody is working under pressure and the clock is making over- time in its hurry, it Is very annoying to have to spend five minutes at the telephone in explaining why the flow- ers are not there to a nervous and oft- times indignant customer. -A-lways be prepared with boxes for delivery, as when it is discovered at the last minute that there is nothing on hand large enough the piece has to be packed in a misfit, or hastily constructed, box made out of two smaller ones and the result is anything but business-like. Orders should be marked an hour in advance of the time wanted, and while this is known in the store, it has its effect in keep- ing things moving. Often when a number of orders are to go in one di- rection, yet are several hours apart, it is best to get them all up in time to go out with the earliest to be de- livered and save after delay, as at times it seems as if orders come from all points of the compass; the routes are long, all the boys are soon out, and it requires careful studying to keep up to the schedule. The light- running autos like the Ford and other similar cars are fast coming into gen- eral use with those who have constant work for them arid they have constant very satisfactory. Suburban deliveries are greatly facilitated by the use of these speedy machines. K. Florists' Teleg:rapli Delivery. WRONG IMPRESSIONS. You will hear with your ears wide open. You will see with your eyes taking keen ob- servation. Doing both, you will commence "to think'' and reason. Not long ago I had the pleasure of watching a good, high-class retailer, one of the kind that do not associate with the ordinary florist, but who have placed themselves on a perch almost near enough to reach St. Peter himself. .A little Florists' Telegraph Delivery argument was begun, and to my sur- prise this man jnade the assertion that he would not handle any telegraph or- der for less than four dollars. My first shot at him was, that the man send- out small orders, many times follows EASTER BASKET BY SAMUELSON. CHICAGO. nvcirant;fii>, Ilaljy Ramblers. .\/.uU'a> ami Whiunani Ferns. I9I5- The American i^lorist. 429 EASTER BASKET BY O. J. FRIEDMAN, CHICAGO. Sp!Uiish Iris, Mijinoiieltiv M;irguc_Tite>,. I'ansii'S. .Joniiiiils, Candytuft. Sweet IVas and Asparagus Plumosus. along with larger ones. This argu- ment did not seem strong enough with him, so standing alongside of his daily delivery, I sized up the parcels with the addresses on them. Among them were some pot tulips and hyacinths, which sell for $1.50 to $2.00. Now tell me, please, Mr. Business- man Retailer, what is the difference between a person coming in from the street and purchasing a $1..50 or $2.00 plant, and maybe take a half hour of your time to select this, or whether a messenger boy brings in a telegram from some out-of-town florist for an order amounting to .$2.00 for a flower- ing plant? Think this over very care- fully and let me hear from you. Please do not think that I am an advocate of relaying small orders, but let me as- sure you that I am true to the stand- ard of the retail florist business. There are as many small and queer criticisms passed by retailers, who at a second thought, or rather taking enough time to think before they speak, feel really sorry for putting up some ridiculous arguments. I hope some one will challenge the above arguments and write an article on such problems; it may help a great many of our florist brothers, and I am surely willing to learn and hear what the other fellow thinks "F. T. D." POCIIELON. Hotbeds. A row or two of well fltted-up hot- beds are a great help to every grower of bedding plants. They can be start- ed up soon after the middle of March, a time when the bedding plants are crowding the benches in the green- house to their utmost. The plants that need bottom heat can then be trans- ferred to the hotbeds, making room on the benches for other lines of stock which do not require the strong bot- tom heat. The cemetery greenhouse depart- ments growing a large number of al- ternantheras and other plants that must have bottom heat to push them along for spring planting, consider the hotbed a very important part of their equipment, and have large sections of them in use. These are usually steam- heated beds and are a big improvement over the manure-heated hotbed. The frames are mostly made of 2-inch planks, the outside measurements IS inches high on the north side and 12 inches on the south and wide enough to carry the standard six-foot sash. The inside of the frames are filled with a light soil up to about 12 inches of the sash on the north side, sloping it down to eight inches on the south. The method of heating the beds we have in use is to sink three lines of 1%-inch steam pipes about 12 inches deep, one line in the center and one each at equal distances towards the back and front of the frame. A valve is fitted at the end for turning the steam on or off as required, and on the other end there is an air tap. which is kept partly open at all times to give circulation. These lines of pipe do not have returns to the boilers. The steam pipes are covered entirely with soil, making an even solid bed. Before putting any plants in the frames, the steam is turned in two or three days ahead to thoroughly warm up the beds. It takes but a little while for the temperature of the beds to run above 85 or 90 degrees and this is where the valve comes in useful for regulating the heat. It is seldom necessary to have the steam running through the beds continuously, but it 430 The American Florist. Mar. 20, is very important that the sides of the frames are in good repair; a cold draft blowing in will quickly chill the tender plants growing in this high tempera- ture. Small blocks of wood should be provided for airing the frames when it is necessary. The principal object for using hotbeds, as before stated, is to give bottom heat to such plants as require it, so as to hurry their growth to make plants ready for bedding out when needed. The alternanthera is the most important of these plants and should be put into the beds as soon after March 15 as the weather will per- mit. They can be potted into 2, 2^4 or 2VS-inch pots, according to their size or what is desired of them. Most of our stock is potted into 2-inch because we can sequeeze so many more plants in a frame. After the soil is loosened up and levelled off, the pots are plunged in to their rims, each pot touching the other. With a little care in doing this work a neat job can be done and a hundred feet of hot bed made to hold a large number of plants. The alternanthera will need the bottom heat longer and stronger than any other plants, conse- quently it is best when it can be done to. give them frames to themselves. Begonias, lobelias, dusty millers, ager- atums, etc., that are put into the hot- beds to get a quick start, and after they are well started must be given less heat and hardened off, can be handled in a frame together, then if necessary the steam can be shut off and more ventilation given or the sash removed entirely during the daytime. There are many uses that the hot- beds can be put to, especially by the small grower who has not greenhouse room with sufficient heat to properly care for all the plants he grows. If the frame is built higher, freshly potted palms can be given a good start by plunging them in the hotbed. The same is also true of cannas, dracsenas, crotons and many other plants. Vegetable plants are a good side line that the florist in the country towns can handle to good advantage if he has the hotbed room. Tomato, egg- plant, peppers, cabbage and cauli- flower plants are always in good de- mand in their season." These plants are best handled in fiats. The seed should be sown in flats and held in the . greenhouse until large enough to trans- plant. They can then be transplanted mto shallow flats and set into the hot- beds, airing and removing them to cooler quarters to harden them off before offering for sale, but any hard- ening off must be done gradually or the plants will receive a check which will take them a long time to recover from. Sweet potato plants are an- other item that there is a good call for. The tubers of these should be cut in two and placed in the soil of the hotbed with cut side down and slight- ly covered with soil. Do not water until the sprouts are well started, and then only sparingly, because the tubers rot quickly if watered too much. To furnish heat for manure-heated hotbeds, decomposing horse manure is the material used. The material should be turned over two or three times, and if it shows signs of drying out, dampen it down a little, but it must not be soaked or the heat will leave it, ren- dering it useless for hotbed purpose. The amount of manure required for a hotbed depends greatly on the location and the size of the bed; a deep bed of manure will last a great deal longer than a shallow one, as well as giving a higher temperature. The frames for this class of hotbed should be made so that they can be carried around, and after their work is done they can be stacked up to dry out a bit before storing them for the winter. The frames can be made the same height as those for the steam heat, and after the manure is thoroughly warmed through, it should be placed in the frame, packing it down well until a solid bed of manure about 12 inches deep is made. The outside of the frames should also be banked up to the top with manure, care being taken to make it solid enough to stay there. The beds should then be left a few days for the manure to settle. Then the fine soil can be put on and they are reads' for the plants. C. W. Johnson. THE ROSE. Richmond and Klllarney. Ed. American Florist : At what stage of growth should Richmond and Klllarney roses be pinched to secure longer stems? Should the blind wood be cut out of Klllarney roses? F. S. South Dakota. Replying to the above we will state that it doesn't really make much dif- ference in what stage of growth the Richmonds are pinched in order to produce longer stems, unless one de- sires to time a certain crop sometimes. To retard a crop somewhat, when cropping for Christmas, for instance. the buds can be left on until they are well colored, and then pinched two eyes below the buds. At other times, the buds are taken about the time they attain the size of a garden pea. They should then be snapped out at the second leaf below the buds. The growth at this stage is soft and brittle, and one can usually discern the proper eye to pinch back to, as the eyes will be well formed at this stage and should be plump. Younger growth can be, pinched, but one is apt to go too low or too high if the bud hasn't formed. It is seldom necessary to thin out any blind wood that is carrying good foliage. On Klllarney often a blind growth will break into clusters at the end of the growth; by cutting this back to a good eye they usually produce fair blooms. The only time it is practic- able to take out the blind wood is when pruning the plants in summer after resting them preparatory to carrying them over. E. Care of the Stock. The rose cuttings should not be al- lowed to become over-rooted in the sand, as stated previously. The roots, when about V^-inch or so in length, are right, as very few are broken when potting off. With the exception of American Beauty, the other varie- ties can be potted into 2%-inch pots, but American Beauties will take 2%- inch, except perhaps where the wood taken was rather small. The soil should be a stiff loam, con- tainmg considerable root fibre, to EASTER (BASKET BY W. W. ADAMS, CHICAGO. KliodcideiKlrons, Faster Lilies unci I'ussy Willows. ^915- The American Florist. 431 which mix about one part well rotted cow manure, to four parts loam. Screen both through y2-inch mesh screen, and have the soil slightly moist when potting, and when potting settle the soil principally by thumping or jarring the soil down firmly instead of pressing with the fingers too much, as this will break many tender roots. Koses should never be potted with a rush, but handled skillfully and care- fully. Do not take out too many at a time and those that are being potted should be kept in a flat, covering the bottom of same with a layer of wet moss. After potting, select the very best place you can find on the range to receive them; a bench that gets lots of sunshine, and one that is far enough away from the ventilators to avoid draughts. The sides of the bench should not be higher than the pots after a good layer of screened coal ashes has been firmly packed on same. Never plunge the pots — water thoroughly and shade carefully through the middle of the day, if bright, until new root action is noticed. Then the shading can be discontinued. The shading as prescribed for the propa- gating bench can be employed for this purpose: that is, light cloth tacked to light wood frames. Do not shade with newspapers by laying them directly over the plants. This will exclude the air too much. If papers are used, elevate them. Spray during bright weather daily, and water carefully with a can, first spouting the dry plants that may be found here and there, and never let the soil get dry. Try to strike the happy medium, which is .lust wet enough to pack firmly, but not soggy. Shift all rose stock after each growth is well opened, or, in other words, do not let two. growths be made in one size pot. Suggestions for shifting will follow in season. Do not let the grafted stock become crowded on the bench, as they grow so rapidly as a rule that they will be- come drawn and make a spindly growth. When removing the grafts from the case, examine the ties care- fully and replace where found broken or unwound. Set the plants in rows, touching each other crosswise the bench, and give them room by spacing between the rows. This will enable one to syringe forcibly, without up- setting the plants, and also spray from a different side of the bench daily. If the red spider is kejit from the young stock, one seldom has much trouble later, as very often the spider accumulates on the mother, or pot plants, close to the pots, and later, when planted out, infects the new wood. Grape dust, dusted over the young growth twice a week, will keep the mildew in check, care being taken not to be too heavy handed, and also to clean the plants thoroughly between dusting, by spraying. All grafting or propagating should be finished up by the middle of March, if possible, other- wise, unless one has especial facilities for carrying on this work (as found on some of the larger places) the strikes will be very poor and those that do come will be weaklings. Of course the old plants will need some real looking after just now while the going is good. If the plants are vigorous, they will now want strong feeding, but, if weak or watery look- ing from over forcing, etc., feeding won't help them; if they are healthy, the foliage is of good color, the growths are quite short and very red in color; in the young stage they are perhaps EASTER BASKET BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. CUorizema. somewhat starved from the lack of both food and water. These plants will (like the vigorous growing ones) now take a good, substantial mulch of rather fresh cow manure. Do not have them dry at the i-oot when watering in a heavy mulch. American Beauties will require a little stronger feeding than most varieties with the excep- tion, perhaps, of Richmond. Radiance is also a good strong feeder; also Sun- burst when breaking freely on own root stock. Care should be taken after mulching, though, to avoid streaking the foliage by breaking up the mulch frequently by hand, to allow a certain amount of air to reach the soil, greatly assisting the evaporation. It is a good idea to rush the mulching along and follow with the watering while the manure is in a state to be readily broken up with the water under pres- sure, otherwise if the manure becomes crusted, half of the strength of the manure will be wasted. Do not at- tempt mulching until all of the plants have been gone over and carefully tied, and gotten out of the way as much as possible, and the beds gone over, removing all of the loose trash, etc., from previous mulches, and if the soil is almost even with the siding, it would be best to nail an inch strip to the top of the siding so that none of the mulch will be wasted. Later on when quantities of water will be used, the usefulness of this additional height to the sides of the beds will be fully appreciated. K. 432 The American Florist. Mar. 20, FLORISTS' PALMS. Spring Preparations. The approach of Easter, with its hurry and hard work, does not affect the palm grower to the same degree it does the grower of flowers and flow- ering plants, from the fact that it marks in some measure the close of the season in foliage plants, the ma- jority of the retail dealers buying but little of the latter stock after the great floral festival is over. But in the case of those who grow for their own retail and decorating trade, the passing of Easter means that to some extent at least the plants that have been in use for decorating will now be off duty, and the plants that have had frequent exposure to gas, possibly in some cases a nip of frost, and various other injuries, will be showing the effects of a more or less strenuous season, and will be much in need of repair. Some of the palms will doubtless be too far gone for repairs, and may better be thrown away, but there are others that may be shaken out and repotted, have the leayes trimmed up in the same artistic way in which our continental friends used to trim some of the kentias that were set aside for less discriminating customers, and after a summer of careful cultivation be once more of considerable value for decorative pur- poses. Some of these plants may have but three or four leaves left on them, and in that case it may be better to shake out, or wash out, the old soil from the roots, and then to put two or three of such plants together in a small tub, being sure to pot firmly, and to see that the plants are thor- oughly watered afterward, so that the soil will be moistened through. Such plants should be plac.ed in a shaded greenhouse, syringed frequently in bright weather, and given a night tem- perature of 60 to 65 degrees, and the addition of a little bottom heat will help to start them into growth. If, as so frequently happens, the plants have accumulated a stock of in- sects during the season, the best time to remove them is before the plants are repotted, as the process of clean- ing, unless done very carefully, is lia- ble to loosen the plants in the soil, and thus give them a check. For the re- moval of scale insects, there are nu- merous good soap solutions, such as fish oil soap, sulpho-tobacco soap, and others, all of which have their friends among the growers, but generally speaking these soaps will do their work with less chance of injury to the plants if the latter are protected from the sun for some hours after the soap treatment has been given. The sun gains strength very rapidly at this season, and the palm houses need shade in most instances by February lij, unless a specially cloudy period of weather be experienced about that date. This does not mean that a heavy shading is required, but simply suflicient to keep a comfortable atmos- phere in the houses, and at the same time to avoid the possibility of h.aving some of the foliage spoiled by burning from the combination of the sun's rays and defective glass. Syringing should still be done before noon, thus giving the foliage a chance to dry off before night, and as a matter of regular prac- tice, this operation should only be done in the afternoon during hot and dry weather in the summer, such, for ex- ample, as we frequently experience in the latter part of June and during July, and during such a period the plants may need spraying twice during the day. It is safe practice to begin airing the palm houses at 75 degrees on a bright morning, although they may run higher than this after some ven- tilation has been given. A rise of 15 degrees from the night temperature is a reasonable rule for the day temnera- ture of most plants under glass, and in many instances a few degrees higher will do no harm. The general repotting of all the palms that are in condition for han- dling will soon be in order, and this means a general clean up, some re- pairs, fresh material upon which to set the plants, whether it be ashes, grav- el or sand, and a good deal of work — and this work will move along much more smoothly if proper preparation be made beforehand, such as an abun- dant supply of soil under cover, in or- der to be independent of the weather, plenty of pots in the various sizes, lumber for repairing benches, and in short the display of a little foresight so that the work may proceed in prop- er order. W. H. Taplin. ORCHID NOTES. Kansas City, Mo. — An attractive new catalogue is one of the advertis- ing features of the Alpha Flower Shop. Business has been good, especially shipping orders. Milwaukee, Wis. — "Vegetables and flower plants for early planting may be had from growers who specialize in this line or they may be grown on. a smaller scale by the amateur," C. V. Holsinger. garden expert of the Mil- waukee County Agricultural school, told city farmers in the public series of lectures free to the Milwaukee pub- lic. "In fact, half the pleasure of gardening- is obtained by doing as much as possible by the grower him- self. In addition it is a source of profit." Odontogflossums. During the past 20 years the blooms of cattleyas have enjoyed a great run of popularity for cut flower purposes among commercial florists, but judging from the over production, and a gradual decline in the demand, the end seems inevitable. However, there now appears to be a drift in the direc- tion of those species of orchids with flowers borne on long sprays, Odonto- glossum crispum, and the numerous artificially raised hybrids from this va- riety should become competitors for this claim. Unfortunately the ways and means of growing them in this country up to the standard set by Eu- rope, have not been discovered, despite the very fact that during the past dec- ade a steady stream of experienced orchid growers have emigrated from there, to these shores, many of them supposed to be past masters in the cul- tivation of odontoglossums, yet on at- tempting to do likewise here they have met with little success, even though they duplicated in every respect the selfsame methods they used in growing them before leaving their native lands, and perhaps only too quickly got the prevailing notion that it is impossible to grow odontoglossums in this coun- try. Some one among the newcomers ought to show fighting spirit enough to try and change these notions; who- ever is bold enough to break away from those old-time means of cultivating this variety and succeeds in finding some other medium of achieving suc- cess with these plants, would surely earn a niche in the "hall of fame for florists" in the United States. As is well known, odontoglossums grow quite freely for eight months of EASTER BASKET BY SMYTH, CHICAGO. Kri'-iis iinil Priiniil:! OliConit'M. ^9^5- The American Florist. 433 EASTER BASKET BY MAX SCHLING, Frt'uch lilue IlydraDgeii. NEW YORK. the year in many parts of North Ameri- ca, but the four remaining, or the warm- est months, seem to take more vital- ity out of these plants than they are ever able to replace during the ensuing growing season, consequently they soon degenerate. So the question is, to find some possible means of overcoming this trouble that is so detrimental to odontoglossums in very warm weather. The supposition is, and perhaps with good foundation, that there is a super- abundance of water given both to the roots of the plants and thrown about the surroundings at this stated season. The general idea in doing this is, of course, to try to keep them a§ cool as possible, and nothing can be more erro- neous, for the simple reason that the water used, if taken from an open res- ervoir, is likely to be nearer 70 degrees than otherwise. Often a stream of this water may be seen running over the roof on the outside of the house with -another sprayer at work imder the benches inside, an operation which will naturally create a humidity that is very excessive and far too high in pro- portion to the normal temperature, and considering that most houses that accommodate odontoglossums are sit- uated in some enclosed, out of the way corner, this error seems to be well grounded. Orchid collectors . say odontoglos- sums in their native haunts are found at a very high elevation in the Andes — just below the frost line — which must mean a changing circulation of air at all times. Now this is hard to obtain under the existing conditions of our summer, when the weather is hot and sultry, and the thermometer hugging 90 degrees. Here is the great obstacle to be overcome, and in these days when electrical appliances are in use for almost everything, it is strange that some enterprising orchid grower has not tried in some way to change the air in the houses just in the same way that indirect heat is forced through a dwelling house by electricity, only re- verse it — send cold air instead of hot, anything to make a circulation, not too brisk, but enough to change it, by driving out the dead air and replacing it with sweet, fresh and cold air all the time, for it always seems that under the present arrangements the air is too dead, not life enough, so to speak, in houses where odontoglossums have been tried to be grown. Just for the want of something to create a circula- tion; (possiljly the above suggestion may have been tried for there is said to be nothing new under the sun). The hybrids seem to succeed far better in this country than the species under the present method. Yellow thrips seems to be their worst enemy. A mixture of peat and sphagnum suits as a potting material, and they seem to root more freely into it when partly decayed, or the second year af- ter potting. The chief thing is the watering, but after many trials, such as picking individual dry plants out and looking them over daily, it seems to water them over head with water from the hose, about every third or fourth day in summer, produces the best results. The usual syringing twice or three times a day, as is often advocated has been proved detrimental to them, so cannot be recommended. Judgment must be used in the amount of dampening down, because this mat- ter all depends on the interior arrange- ment of the houses; some take more dampening than others, but care should be exercised so that this is not over- done. The amount of humidity ought to be kept below the temperature of the house; ventilate freely at all times, but not enough to dry everything up too quickly, shading quite heavily with either canvas, blinds or laths, raised some inches from the glass, and avoid a stuffy feeling in the house by all means possible. Perhaps the best results are obtained from a span roofed house out in the open, properly 434 The American Florist. Mar. 20f shaded, than from any other kind. Southern houses always have a dead clammy feeling, and north built houses are good in summer but too variable in winter. In fact, to grow odontoglos- sums is a hard proposition at the best. C. Y. Pripede. THE PERENNIALS. Herbaceous Perennials. An instructive address on what kind of hardy herbaceous plants to use and how to arrange them for various kinds of gardens was given by W. A. Manda of South Orange, N. J., March 13, 191.5. before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. He said in part : Under the title of hardy herbaceous or perennial plants we can group such plants as are strictly herbaceous — that is. after they have made their growth, flowered and seeded, they die down to the ground, where they rest perfectly dormant, until awakened again in the early spring, when they put forth new growth, with double vigor, after hav- ing had such a long and complete rest. Good examples of the herbaceous group are the peony, phlox and plants of that description. There are, however, a great many plants which are not strict- ly herbaceous, but which the term per- ennial will cover well, although both of these designations ramify in differ- ent directions. As examples of perennial plants which are not herbaceous, we can cite such plants as the old-fashioned Scotch pinks, Dianthus plumarius, the sea pink or Armeria maritima, and a vast num- ber of other plants which keep their green foliage and growth summer and winter, and when the early spring time comes, they simply continue their growth, and put forth their flowering stems. However, in my short address. I do not want to stick strictly to the plants which would answer either or both of these technical definitions, but to include all such plants as can be grown for similar purposes, and such plants as are generally termed the old- fashioned hardy garden plants which were cultivated in our grandmothers' gardens, and which include even bulbs and some semi-shrubby plants which can be used for the adornment of the garden. With plants of this kind, we can ornament every nook and corner of every place, whether small or ex- tensive, and it is only a matter of se- lecting the proper kinds for the pur- poses for which they are wanted. These plants come from various parts of the temperate zone of our globe, and even this country has been blessed with a wealth of such vegetation, so that we need not go outside of our native plants in order to ornament our homes, whether on large or modest scale. SOME nvBninizED plants. Of course of late years the hybrid- izer has added numerous new forms and varieties, by carefully hybridizing and patiently raising and selecting the best off-springs, so that there are in- dividual plants now which have been developed into hundreds and even thousands of varieties. These are gen- erally termed as florists' g,arden plants. Under this heading could be classed such plants as the hybrid pyrothrums, hollyhocks, hirkspurs, phloxes, gail- lardias, German iris, Japanese iris, primroses, and other plants which art- being developed and improved by culti- vation. GOOD WORD FOR THE COLUMBINE. There is one plant which, to my mind, has not been improved by the hybridizer, and that is the columbine, or aquilegia. It is my opinion and that of the majority of hardy plant grow- ers that the::e is nothing as pretty as the pure species. The garden-grown seed, where several varieties are grown in a limited area, is hard to get pure, as they are so easily hybridized and cross-fertilized by the agency of in- sects, so where in the collection a spe- cies wants to be perpetuated it is al- ways safer to have them covered with fine muslin, to keep insects away. Now as to the purposes for which these plants are being used, we can divide them as follows : Plants used for borders, rock or Alpine plants, water and bog plants, and plants used for massing amongst or in front of shrubbery or for wild garden purposes. THE OLD-FASHIONED FLOWER GARDEN. This class of garden has been in use for thirty years and upward. It gen- erally consists of regular, though some- times irregular beds, in some sort of form or design, yet not too formal, where plants have been planted accord- ing to the real home taste fashion, and is cherished not only for its beauty, but for its association, sentiment, etc; These gardens, while generally well kept, were so planted that they never presented a large display nor continua- tion of flower through the season. Roses were associated with daffodils, the hollyhocks planted near the fence, with bunches of sweet Williams and Scotch pinks in long lines or double and triple lines planted together, with the hardy heliotrope, a bush or two of the old man, several clumps of peonies, and with a large plantation of lilies of the valley in a shady place, foxgloves, luxuriantly growing in clumps along- side, with larkspurs and patches of hardy pompon chrysanthemums to en- liven the fall flowering. These were generally interspersed with bunches of geraniums, heliotropes, and other an- nual plants, all bespeaking the tender care and affection bestowed hy the- owner of the ground. THE MODERN GARDEN. From these old-fashioned gardens, by gradual changes and evolution, came the present flower garden and formal garden, and from them the so-called Italian garden which, however, is only a . misnomer. The present-day flower or formal garden is laid out more or less on a regular plan, and the plants arranged so that there would be a suc- cession of flowers from early spring ta late fall, or sometimes, according to- the taste of the pi-oprietor, arranged either according to seasonal flowei-- ing, or made into a color scheme. The plants suitable for these purposes are- the following : .\cliille.i raillcfoliura rubra, AcliiUea millefolium "Cerise Queeu." Achillea serrata plena "The Pearl," Agrostemma corouaria, Altha?a rosea (double), .^Itbafa rosea (single), Anemone Japonica. Asclepias tnberosa, Boltonia asteroides. Roltouia latisquama. Campanula persicifolia, Campanula persicifolia alba, Campanula rapunculoides, Cassia Marylandica, Chrysanthemum (hardy varieties), EASTER BASKET BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. Dorothy Perkins Roses :iiid Krem^li Hydi-nngi-a. ^9^5- The American Florist. 435 EASTER BASKET BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. L'attlevns and Ferns. 436 The American Florist. Mar. 20. Coreopsis (Harvest Moon), Coreopsis (lanceolata) , Delphinium formosum, Delphinium hybrids, Delphinium Sinense, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis, Dictamus Frasinella, Digitalis purpurea, Doronicum plantagineum, Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea purpurea hybrid, Euphorbia corollata, Fuukia grandiflora, Funkia lanceolata, Funkia unduluta variegata. Gaillardia grandiflora hybrids, Gypsophila paniculata, Gypsophiia paniculata fl. pi., Helenium autumnale superbum, Helianthus mollis grandiBorus, Helianthus multiflorus plenus, Helianthus orgyalis, Heliopsis Pitcherianus, Hemerocallis Bumortierii, H^merocallis flava, ' Hemeroeallis graminifoUa. Hemerocallis Kwanso H. pi. Hemeroeallis Thunbergii, Hibiscus respendens, Hibiscus Mallow Marvels, Iris aurea, Iris Germanica in var., Iris Kaempferii, in var., Sibirica alba, Sibirica sanguinea, Leucanthemum Nipponicum, Lychnis Chalcedonica, Monarda didyma, Oeonotbera fruticosa, Peeonies herbaceous. Papaver bracteatum, Papaver involucratum, Papaver orientale, Pentstenjon barbatus, Phlox paniculata. in var., Physiostegia- Virglnica, Platycodon grandiflorum, Pyrethrum roseum, . Pyrethrum uliglnosum, Riidbeckia Californica maxima, Rudbeckia (Golden Glow), Rudbeckia Mandaiana, Rudbeckia speciosa, Sedum spectabile, Sedum spectabile, rubrum, Scabiosa Caucasica, Spiraea astilboides. Spiraea filipendula plena, Spiriea Japonica grandiflora, Spiraea palmata rubra, Statice latifolia, Tradeseantia Virginica, Veronica longifolia subsessilis, Veronica spicata. Yucca filamentosa. ROCK OE ALPINE GARDEN. This class of g:ardening is not much practised in America as yet, but will come in time, as much as it is in the European countries. The ground to be selected for this should not be in the full glaring sun, but generally near a border of woods, so that a part of this garden would be exposed to the sun, while a part would be partially or quite shaded. Also a part of it could be kept moist, so as to be able to use and accommodate such plants as de- light in excessive moisture. With this class of gardening, plants and flowers of small growth would be lost if planted in large solid beds where they would have to fight for existence along with the tall, hardy and free growing plants, which would run over and smother them. In selecting plants, any of the last mentioned class of plants should be carefully guarded, and not placed in such rock or Alpine garden, and only such plants should be used as are of moderate or slow growth and size, and none that spread and take possession of the ground at the expense of the others. In preparing such ground, it is not always necessary that it be entirely built of rocks, but old stumps, logs of wood and any other rustic material can be used to produce a natural rocky or woody effect, and any such material should be so laid and arranged in the ground that it would not give an arti- ficial appearance, but be as nearly as possible an imitation of what we find in nature. The following are some of the lead- ing plants suitable for our climate for this purpose : Achillea tomentosa, AJuga r'cptanH. Anemone Japonlca, Anemone Japonica alba. Anemone Japonica rosea, Anemone Japonica Whirlwind, Aquilegia hybrids, Armeria maritima, Arrhenantherum bulbosum, Campanula (Harebell) Cavpatica, Cerastum tomentosum, Convallaria majalis, Coreopsis delphinifolia, Cereopsis rosea, Dianthus plumaris albus, Dianthus plumaris plenus, Dianthus superbus, Dicentra eximea, Festuca glauca, Iberis sempervirens superba, Linum perenne, Oeono thera fruticosa, Papaver nudicaule, Phlox amoena, Phlox subulata, Phlox subulata atropurpurea, Plumbago Larpentae. Polemonium coeruleum. Primula veris, Sedum album, Sedum carpeum, Sedum Lydium, Sedum oppositifolium, Thymus serpbyllum, Veronica Rupestris, Viola cornuta Mrs. G. Vermig. In the shady places plants like the following feel at home, and give addi- tional variety to the vegetation, and make this class of garden more com- plete : ^^gopodium podograria variegata, Ajuga reptans, Aster (many varieties) , Convallaria majalis, Dicentra eximea, Dicentra spectabilis, Euonymus radicans, Euonymus radicans fol. var. Funkia cordata, Funkia grandiflora, Funkia Fortunei. Funkia lanceolata, Funkia undulata variegata, Hemerocallis Dumortierii, Hemerocallis flava, Hemerocallis Kwanso fl. pi. Hemerocallis rutilans, Iris Germanica, Pachysandra terminalis, Spirsea Japonica, Stenanthium robustum. Perennials In Favor. Paper by Julius Luck-, read before the Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, February 1,. 1915. All writers on perennials generally commence by saying that our good old fashioned perennials are coming into favor again. Well, as long as I can remember, they always have been in favor. More than 25 years ago we had our perennial border with our paeonies, irises, delphiniums, bleeding hearts, phloxes, etc. In the last 10 years the varieties have been greatly improved, especially in phloxes and psGonies, of which there are almost endless variety. In the older days, great pride was taken in growing- plants, arid one often met with huge sized plants, but very little was at- tempted, as at present, to combine color combinations and natural effect. These last two constitute the princi- pal feature of the perennial border of today, with an endeavor to add a con- tinuous bloom from May to Novem- ber. Any garden soil will grow peren- nials, but it should be well enriched with thoroughly rotted manure. Plant- ing can be done either in the spring or fall, but the best time is after flow- ering. This applies more to growers or nurserymen than to those who plant borders, for if this system was adopted, it would take a whole season to complete it. If the border is wide, say more than 10 feet, a background of shrubbery is desirable, or if against a wall, climbing plants may be used to cover it. If a fence, especially an open or wire one, climbing or rambler roses are very appropriate. To plant a border properly, one re- EASTER BASKET BY MAX SCHLING, NEW YORK. Kricas and Wliinnaiii Ferns. J9I5- The American Florist. 437 quires an accurate knowledge of the growth, time of flowering, color and habits of all the varieties it is desired to plant. Plant in clumps, for in- stance, three peonies of one shade, will make a good sized clump, while it takes about twelve digitalis or six hol- lyhocks to form a clump. Do not plant , the whole width of the border for a certain distance of one variety. This is an extreme impression of the idea of planting in clumps, and certainly spells failure, but I have often seen It advised and partly carried out, with the result that the job looks extremely patchy, and at times really bare, which would not be the case if the "smaller clump system" were adopted. The plants should be arranged accord- ing to their height, but always bear in mind the proper blending of the colors. This is rather a delicate thing to write about; most writers will just pass it by, giving warning to watch out for it. . I will say this much, that I have not been able to give satis- faction to all I have had to deal with, for the tastes in color seem to differ very much. The main thing to avoid is never to plant two red, or red and pink together, or blue next to red, but always work in yellow or white, as these two will go with any color. If you find it impossible to avoid this, arrange the plants so that no two of the clashing colors will flower at the same time. Plant the lower, or dwarf growing varieties, near the front, which also can be planted In a straight row or curved to suit the shape of the border. This can be done with safety without getting a stiff ap- pearance, but must be avoided on any other part of the border. I do not need to write on the care and keeping of the border, for every gardener knows the more cultivation, proper feed and water a plant receives the better the result will be. There appears to be a great diversity of opinion about covering for the winter. I can say this much, that the best of all covering is the snow, and from this reason alone is it that we, here in Montreal, can winter more tender plants than those regions with a much milder climate. If there is danger of hard frost and no snow on the border, some covering should be done, either with hay, straw or better still, long manure, loosely shaken over it, but al- ways wait till there are several inches of frost in the ground— never cover on wet ground. This covering will also prevent a midwinter thaw reaching the plant. Perennials are propagated either from cuttings, seeds or subdivision. A list of fifty of the best, how prop- agated and time of flowering are as follows : Is'ame How propagated In flower Achillea Seed and subd'o July to Oct, Adonis vernalis Subdivision Althaea Seed Anemone Jap. Subdivision Aconltum Wilsonl Seed and subd'n Aqiillegla Asters Campanula Arabia Coreopsis BoUonia Digitalis Dianthus DIelytra Spect. Doronlcum OalUardia GjTisophila Hellanthus Helenlum Funkia Heachera Iris, German Iris, Koempferl LUy bulbs Myosotls Paeoniea Iceland poppy Oriental poppy Seed Seed and subd'n Seed Subdivision Seed Subdivision Seed Seed & cuttings Subdivision Subdivision Seed Seed Seed and subd'n Seed and subd'n Subdivision Seed and subd'n Subdivision Subdivision Subdivision Seed Subdivision Seed Seed May and Juno July to Sept. Sept, and Oct. July to Sept. June and July Aug. to frost June to frost May Juno to Aug. July to Sept. June to Aug. July to frost May and Juno May July to Sept. July to Sept. July to Sept. Aug. and Sept. Aug. and Sept. July to Sept. June and July July and Aug. July to Sept. May and June June and July May and June June and July EASTER BOUGAINVILLEA AT GEO. M. STUMPP'S, NEW YORK. Phlox Lychnis Monarda Luplnus CEnothera Polemonium Primula I'latycodon Pyrethrum Rudbeckla Salvia Shasta daisy Splra;a Tritoma Statlco Convallaria Scablosa Cerastium Veronica Valeriana Polygonatum Subdivision Subdivision Subdivision Seed Seed and subd'n Seed and subd'n Seed Seed and bulbs Seed and subd'n Subdivision Seed Subdivision Subdivision Subdivision Seed and subd'n Subdivision Subdivision Seed and subd'n Subdivision Subdivision Subdivision July to frost June to Aug. July to Sept. July and Aug. June and July June to Aug. May and June Aug. to Oct. July and Aug. Aug. and Sept. July to Sept. June to Sept. June to Aug. Sept. and Oct. Aug. and Sept. June Aug. to Sept. July to Oct. July and Aug. June Memphis, Tenn. — Local florists are organizing a florists' club. Temporary officers have been chosen, with Will Englehart as president and A. Haisch, secretary. Saginaw, Mien. — At the annual meeting and banquet of the Saginaw- Bay City Floricultural Society, March 1, the following officers were elected : Rudolph Boehringer, president; F. H. Stevens, vice-president; H. W. F. Goetz, secretary; Albert Boehringer, treasurer. Sowing: Annuals. Paper by John Eddy, Montreal. Can., read at the meeting of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, March 1, 1916. Mr. President and Gentlemen : At your request I have written a short paper on the sowing of annuals. I do not propose to say anything new but will just tell you or our methods of raising annuals. About the end of March we prepare our hotbeds and have them ready to sow such annuals as asters, phlox, stock, dianthus, salpiglossis and several others of the smaller kinds of annuals. We aim to have these sown by April 10, but for the stronger kinds, such as marigolds, zinnias, balsams, nastur- tiums and others I think April 15 is time enough. I do not think it is well to have annuals too large to plant out in the garden, as they get too much of a check if the weather should prove dry at planting time. When sowing, we sow in drills about three inches wide, %-inch deep, and six inches apart. We make the bottom of the drill level, so as to be able to 438 The American Florist. Mar. 20. distribute the seed evenly all over the drill, and so that all the seed will be covered about the same depth. Do not sow too thickly; if the young plants are too close together they will be weak and spindly. After sowing we draw a piece of board or the back of the rake over the bed and level the soil, and firm down with the back of a shovel. Then give a good watering. We shade the frames until the seeds have germinated, then remove gradu- ally as the young plants take hold of the soil. Ventilate in the day time, keeping the temperature between 60 and 70 degrees and never let them get dry. After the seeds are up, look after the weeds; never let them get ahead of you, or the plants will suffer. After the plants are large enough, some people prick them out in frames; no doubt they are better for it, as they do not get such a check when planted out in the garden. We plant direct from seed drills, as our frames are limited. When planting asters out of doors, we plant in rows IS inches apart and from S to 12 inches in the row, ac- cording to the variety, phlox and stocks about eight inches in the rows; mari- golds, zinnias and other large varieties about 1.5 inches in the rows. We used to make a sowing the last of May out of doors for asters for late flowering, but now with the late branching varieties I do not think it necessary as they will continue to flower until frost. We have had some trouble with stem rot with the early varieties of asters, but very little with the late kind. We have had the foliage of the late varie- ties turn yellow; in fact, the whole plant, flower and all, have turned yel- low. We have thought that green ma- nure was the cause. I do not think it advisable to plant asters twice in the same ground if it can be avoided. I do not know a remedy for either of these troubles, but if some of you pres- ent care to give a remedy, X shall be more than paid for the short time I have taken in writing this paper. Bird Houses Attractive Novelty. Bird houses, an attractive novelty, are becoming popular with the trade, offering excellent opportunity for mak- ing unique and attractive window dis- plays. The L. Bemb Floral Company, Detroit, Mich., made a line of these houses during the dull winter months, and a window display in their estab- lishment, with the little houses attrac- tively arranged and a number of canary birds, with fountains of water for drinking and bathing, with plenty of space for them to fly about, and brush and material for making nests attracted much attention. Pussy Willows. Ed. American Florist : Please advise the best species or va- rieties for cultivation in a swamp to produce the "pussy willows" used by florists. A. E. P. Salix discolor is the common "pussy willow." ROCHESTEK, N. Y. — An overheated boiler was responsible for a fire that damaged the greenhouse in Highland park, March 3. Stougiiton, Mass. — Raymond W. Swett has retired from the partncr-ship existing between F. E. Swett & Son, and will devote his entire time to the gladiolus bu.siness. which has shown a great increase the past two years. He has secured 40 acres of soil, ideal for bulbs. Missouri Botanical Garden Alumni Ass'n. A number of the graduates from the regular garden course of the Missouri Botanical Garden, having expressed their desire to form an organization for the cultivation of the spirit of fra- ternity, and to strengthen the rela- tionship between them and the Gar- den, a committee consisting of Arthur T. Erwin, of Ames, Iowa.; Arno H. Nehrling, of Amherst, Mass.; Peter Pfaender, of St. Louis, Mo., and Ar- thur R. Gross, of Morgan Park, Chi- cago, was appointed by Dr. George T. Moore, director of the Garden, to con- sider the question of calling a meeting of all former Garden pupils. After due deliberation, the committee decided to call a meeting for November 27, 1914. Based upon this action, notices were sent out to all former Garden pupils to assemble at the Hotel Jefferson, St. Louis, Mo., November 27, at 10 :30 a. m., for an automobile ride through the city. About thirty, including pupils and instructors assembled, and an en- joyable ride through the city, touch- ing all points of interest, was taken. The ride terminated at the Garden, where a luncheon, kindly furnished by the garden authorities, was enjoyed. After luncheon all assembled in the graduate lecture room. Chairman Er- win briefly stated the object of assem- bling. After some discussion a tem- porary organization w^as effected by electing Arthur T. Erwin temporary chairman, and Arthur R. Gross tem- porary secretary. The meeting was' called to order at 2 p. m. by the temporary chairman, and all enjoyed listening to an address by Dr. George T. Moore, Director of the Garden, welcoming the students. All the facilities the Garden had to of- fer were kindly proffered for use by the assembly in this meeting, and all meetings to be held from time to time. He also issued an invitation to the students to contribute to the monthly bulletin, all items of interest concern- ing the present and past students, and very kindly offered to publish in the bulletin the proceedings of the meet- ings, and to enter the names and ad- dresses of all the members, so that copies of the bulletin would be reg- ularly sent to them. The response for the students was rendered by Arno H. Nehrling, in which he thanked Doctor Moore for the hospitality he offered. He also enumerated the many advan- tages which the garden course offers. The roll of the former students was then called by the temporary secre- tary, and many interesting- experiences were cited by those present, and a large number of communications re- ceived from those unable to attend were read. After some preliminary discussion a permanent organization was then formed by a regularly made and carried motion, the following offi- cers being elected : Arno H. Nehrling, president; Arthur T. Erwin, vice-presi- DISPLAY OF BIRD HOUSES BY L. BEMB FLORAL CO., DETROIT, MICH. J9I5- The American Florist. 439 dent; Arthur R. Gross, secretary-treas- urer; Eda A. Sutermeister, historian. The president was instructed to ap- point a committee of three members to draft a constitution and by-laws for the organization. A committee was then appointed, consisting of Charles W. Deusner, Arthur H. Smith and Charles H. Thompson. At 5 p. m. the meeting adjourned until the next day at the same place at 10 a m., at which time the meeting was called to order by President Nehr- ling. The assembly then had the pleas- ure of hearing Mr. Irish's able paper on "School Gardens." He covered in detail the work being done in St. Louis and various other large cities, pointing out particular advantages in having school gardens, and also the interest taken by the very young pupils as well as the older ones. A very inter- esting discussion then followed. C. H. Thompson next gave a very interesting talk on the garden courses, reviewing the various courses which had been adopted since the original or- ganization of the board of trustees in 1890 up to the one adopted by the board of trustees in March, 1914. He pointed out particularly the raised standard for entrance, and also the reduction in the time devoted to manual labor by the students, the length of the course having been cut from four years to three years, dis- pensing entirely with the first year course, which was devoted entirely to manual work, and the cutting of the hours of manual work from five to three hours in the other two years. The proportion of time given to prac- tical gardening he pointed out had been raised considerably, and the time given to scientific research had been considerably reduced. A very interest- ing discussion followed. At the request of the president, the report of the committee on constitu- tion and by-laws was then read by Charles W. Deusner, chairman. The constitution and by-laws adopted, brief- ly covered the following points : That the name of the organization is to be the Missouri Botanical Garden Alumni Association, whose object is to cultivate the spirit of fraternity among its members and to foster and strengthen the relationship between them and their Alma Mater. The membership is to consist of three classes : The active — those who have received certificates of gradua- tion from the regular garden course of the Missouri Botanical Garden. As- sociate members — those who were en- rolled as members of classes in the regular garden course of the Missouri Botanical Garden, but have not com- pleted the course. Honorary mem- bers— those who were elected by the association at any regular meeting. The officers are to consist of presi- dent, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and historian, the officers constituting the executive board. These officers are to be elected at a regular meeting and continue in office until such time as their successors are duly elected. Reg- ular meetings shall be held at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, at the call of the executive board. The report of the committee on reso- lutions was then read by the chair- man, Charles W. Deusner, as follows : Resolved, that we express to Director Moore and the Garden staff our appre- ciation and hearty thanks for the many rnnrtesies shown us on this oc- casion. We note with pleasure the added equipment in the way of new greenhouses, laboratories, and other facilities for instructional work and also the added courses which we feel sure will greatly strengthen and en- hance the value of Henry Shaw Gar- den scholarships. We wish to express our appreciation of the opportunity of using the columns of the Garden Bul- letin as a medium of exchange between the alumni. A discussion regarding the time of the next meeting followed. It seemed to be the consensus of opinion that a meeting should be called each year and a regular meeting every three years. No definite action was taken, but the opinion as expressed will act as a guide when the matter is taken up by the executive board. LIST OF MEMBEajS. Active. Bogula, otto. Florist. Detroit, Mich. Deusner, C. W., Landscape Gardener, Chicago. Erwia, A. T., la. Agri. Exp. Sta., Ames. la. Fullgraf, C. W., Landscape Arch., St. Louis. Gross, A. R., Supt. Mt. G'nw'd Cem., Chicago. Haltenhoff, Karl A., Florist, Boone, la. Jones, S. C, Adv. Dept. Kirk Soap Co.. Chicago. Mische. E. T., Landscape Arch.. Portland. Ore. Mohr, Rudolph J., Florist. Chicago. Nehrling, A. H., Mass. A. C. Amherst, Mass. Nehrling, B., Supt. Highland Cem., So. Bend. Nehrling. W. H.. Ldscp. Gdr., Charleston. 111. Nyden. B., School Gardens, Portland, Ore. Ochs, H., Anheuser-Busch brew., St. Louis. Pfaender, P., Supt. Gds. Wash. U., St. Louis. Pillsbury, J.P.. Col. of Ag., W. Raleigh, N. C. Retzer, Walter, Florist, Houston, Tex. Schulte, George D., Farmer, Oregon, Mo. Smith, Arthur H., Florist, Boone, la. Sutermeister, Miss E., Ldscp. Ar., St. Louis. Tocppen. Miss H. A.. Buffalo, N. Y. TuU, J. H.. Ag. Dept., K.C. So. By., Mcna.Ark. Winther, C. Bellefontalne Cem., St. Louis. Associate. Cella. A., Student Mo. Bot. Garden, St. Louis. Craig, Clark V?., Rush Lake, Wis. Federer, William A.. St. Louis, Mo. Glebe], C, Stu. Mo. Eot. Garden, St. Louis. Gillies, Walter, St. Louis. Mo. Grossart, P. A., Stu. Mo. Bot. Gar.. St. Louis. Hummel, W. H.. Florist. Milwaukee. Wis. Kohl, P., Student Mo. Bot. Gar., St. Louis. Pedlow, C, Stu. .Mo. Bot. Gar., St. Louis. PhiUipi, N.. Stu. .Mo. Bot. Gar., St. Louis. Tuggle, J. B., Park College. Parkvllle. Mo. Washburn, Geo. A., Florist, Bloomington, 111. Wilcox, R. B., O. S. Dept. of Ag., Wash'n. Honorary. Dr. G. T. Moore. Dlr. Mo. B. Gar., St. Louis. Dr. J. R. Schramm, Ass't Dir., St. Louis. Dr. H. Von Schrenk, Plant Patho., St. Louis. Dr. E. A. Burt, Mycologist & Lib., St. Louis. C. H. Thompson, Ass*t Botanist, St. Louis. J. Gurney, Head Gard., Emeritus, St. Louis. Wm. W. Ohhveiler, Gen. Mgr. Mo. Bot. Gar. •I. Noyes, Landscape Designer, St. Louis. .T. Erdman, In Charge Plant Prop., St. Louis. K. N. Svetllkoff. Plant Breeding, St. Louis. H. M. Bickart, In Charge Nurs., St. Louis. Dr. W. Treleose. Bot.. U. of 111., Drbana, III. H. C. Irish, Schl. Gdns., Bd. of Ed.. St. Louis. Dr. J. C. Whitten, U. of Mo.. Columbia, Mo. J. B. S. Norton, Hot.. Md. Ag. Ex. Sta. Ulinois Pathologist's Report. Report of Geo. L. Peltier, floricultural path- ologist. University of Illinois agricultural ex- periment station. Urbana. presented at the an- nual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Urbana, March 2, 1915. STEM ROT OF CARNATIONS. We now have in the process of pub- lication, as a bulletin, the results of the last three years' work on the fun- gus causing the stem rot of carnations. This bulletin will be of a more or less technical nature, iiut will be of value to the florist. The fungus, rhizoctonia, has been re- ported in the United States as causing more or less trouble to 164 species of plants. About one-half of this number include floricultural and ornamental plants commonly grown Ijy florists. The fungus is extremely serious in the cutting bench, not only to carnations, hut to practically all cuttings made from herbaceous plants. In the seed beds it will attack seedlings of a large number of plants, causing the well- known symptoms of "damping off." It is from the seed bed and cutting bench that the fungus is carried, to a large extent, into the field and bench- es, causing more or less loss through- out the year. Cross inoculation experiments show that one species of rhizoctonia is the cause of all the trouble. As I have stated before, this fungus has been found to attack a large number of plants including field and vegetable crops, floricultural and ornamental plants and many weeds. The fungus has also been found growing in the soil on dead plant material, so that it is probably present, to a certain ex- tent, in most fields. It is quite clear then, that rhizoctonia is present in almost every carnation field, as well as the soil that is put in the benches. You may inquire then — why are not all carnation plants destroyed in the field? Rhizoctonia is what we call the facultative parasite; that is, under ordinary conditions it is a saprophyte, living on dead plant parts, but under .certain conditions it becomes an active parasite and can attack and kill plants of all ages readily. As I have men- tioned in previous reports, the condi- tions necessary for its parasitic develop- ment, depend on a high temperature and, to some extent, on moisture. It is hoped that by next fall another bul- letin taking up more specifically the work on the carnation stem rot will be ready for distribution. BRANCH EOT OF CARNATIONS. This disease has been under obser- vation again this season. The fungus is able to attack the cuttings very easily, and it is by the use of infected cuttings that the disease is spread in the field and house. The completion of the work on stem rot will allow us to take up the study of the fungus and methods of control more fully in the greenhouse. CARNATION "YELLOWS." As I have suggested in past reports, the only way this disease may be con- trolled is by the selection of cuttings from plants showing no signs of this trouble. During the current year, a large number of selections were made from a number of varieties, and the results have come out surprisingly well. Cut- tings taken from plants showing "yel- lows" badly, produced plants of the same type. Cuttings taken from slight- ly diseased plants produced only a few healthy, a number with "yellows," while the majority of plants showed only slight attacks of "yellows." WTien cuttings were taken from apparently healthy plants they developed, in the majority of cases, into more vigorous plants showing no "yellows." Occa- sionally cuttings taken from an ap- parently healthy plant would all pro- duce plants with "yellows," which tends to show that great care must be exercised in the selection of cut- tings from healthy plants. Another selection from the first year's work has recently been made, together with a further selection from the stock now in the greenhouse. ANTIRRHINUM RUST. Due to the serious nature of the snapdragon rust. Mr. Rees has de- voted his entire time, during the past year, to this problem. It has been reported in nearly all the middle west- ern states, in Massachusetts, and again in Oregon and California. The rust appears on the plants in the field about the last of July. The uredo (summer) stage persists until fall, 440 The American Florist. Mar. 20, when the teleuto (winter) pustules are found on the stems and branches. The uredo, and to some extent the teleuto stage, is also found in the greenhouse throughout the wmter, on cuttings, seedlings, and later on the mature plants. During spring the rust seems to die out in the house, reappear- ing in the field during the late summer. Mr Rees published an account of this trouble last fall in all the trade papers, which no doubt most of you have read. STEM EOT AND "YELLOWS" OF ASTERS. During the current year a large number of inquiries relating to various plant diseases were answered. The troubles most commonly reported last summer were the "stem rot" and "yel- lows" of asters. We are planning to carry on some experimental work for several seasons, on the aster troubles, particularly the two mentioned above. DRY ROT OF GLOXINIAS. We are also planning some work on a dry rot of gloxinia bulbs, a disease which has recently been brought to our attention, and which appears to be quite serious. Fertilizer Experiments in Illinois. Paper by F. W. Muncie, Dniversity of Illinois, presented "at the annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association, at Urbana, 111., March 2, 1915. Bulletin 176 of the University of Illinois on "The Use of Commercial Fertilizers in Growing Carnations," has just been issued and may be obtained by application to the agricul- tural experiment station. University of Illinois, Urbana. It contains the re- sults of experiments upon the use of dried blood, acid phosphate, and potassium sulfate in carnation grow- ing, which have appeared from time to time in previous reports in the trade papers. The most important points are briefly, that dried blood or ammo- nium sulfate can be used with benefit on soils naturally moderately well supplied with organic matter; that no benefit has so far been found from the use of potassium sulfate on a brown silt loam soil; and that an increase in production was noted when acid phosphate was supplied in addition to dried blood, particularly with the variety Enchantress, less so with White Perfection. Comparative experi- ments, also, have shown that these commercial fertilizers may be used in moderation with the assurance of producing a crop as large and of as good a quality as with manure ex- clusively. The carnation experiments during the present, as well as last year, have been ones on a more extensive scale in regard to the value of acid phos- phate in this experiment as a supple- ment to sulfate of ammonia. The varieties. White Perfection and Ro- sette, have been used and with these varieties, no increase has been found. This contradiction of the experiment of 1012-13 (Bui. 17(j) may be due to the use of sulfate of ammonia in place of dried blood used that year or to the fact that the varieties used are not responsive to its u.se as Enchantress is. It looks as if it were necessary in this connection to study closely the difference in response to fertilizers of the variety type represented by En- chantress and Beacon, which stool rather profusely, and of the type rep- resented by Rosette and White Per- fection. Continued experiments in the over- feeding of carnations have shown that the danger from overfeeding with com- mercial fertilizers can be roughly pre- dicted from a knowledge of their solubility in water. For instance, sul- fate of ammonia (of which about six pounds dissolve in a gallon of water) is markedly injurious while acid phos- phate (of which one-sixth pound dissolves in a gallon of water) shows no, or almost no, injury in very heavy application. The injury from equal applications of potassium sulfate, of which two-thirds pound dissolves in a gallon, is less than that from ammo- nium sulfate, but is still severe enough, if large amounts are used, to cause complete ruin of the crop. A careful comparison of weather con- ditions daily, with daily production records, has given data that clearly establishes the relation between periods of cloudy weather and splitting m carnations. The long period of con- tinued cloudy weather of the fall of 1914 (about three weeks) was followed, for instance, by an increase in the per- centage of splits up to as much as 25 percent. The increased splitting is not coincident with the period of cloudy weather, however, but follows it by a week or two. The records, showing how these conclusions were obtained, will be published in detail. Excessively high applications of acid phosphate to first year roses have caused slight injury, more marked with Richmonds than Killarneys. But amounts up to 40 pounds per 100 square feet of bench space, (which is equivalent to one pound per cubic foot of soil if a compost is made, or about nine tons per acre) have given a larger number of flowers than the soil to which none was applied. The need for acid phosphate is most marked m the later part of the season, and the increase due to its use is greatest at that time. No benefit from the use of dried blood has been found on the soil at the experiment station (a brown silt loam) until the spring of the year after the plants were set in the previous summer. The results seem to show a decrease from its use in fall or winter on fresh soil. In the spring, however, the plants show the nitrogen starvation by the yellowing of the foliage and increased production fol- lows the use of a nitrogenous fer- tilizer. A study is being made in the chemi- cal laboratory of the value of liquid manure made (1) from fresh drop- pings, (2) from barnyard manure, and (3) from shredded manure. The rela- tive value of steaming and of fermen- tation in preparing it also is being worked out. This is a practical prob- lem, the results of which can be of immediate use to the florist. In con- nection with this and other work, a study is being made of the variation of temperature and humidity in green- houses and their relation to growth as measured by the growth records of roses. The results obtained on these subjects up to the present are in- teresting, but hardly complete enough for publication. In the latter study, the experiment station has been as- sisted by several florists and opportu- nity is taken at this time to acknowl- edge their kind co-operation in this difficult problem. F. W. MCNCIE. Tampa, Fla.— The Knull Floral Co., pioneers of the cut flower business here have moved to 007 Franklin street, where they have a fine location with large, spacious work rooms and oftices up stairs and cut flower case at street entrance. Culture of Hardy Shrubs. A timely address on the culture of hardy shrubs was delivered before the Massachusetts Horticultural^ Society February 27 by Arthur E. Thatcher of Bar Harbor, Me., superintendent of the Mount Desert Nurseries. He showed how the garden may be made much more attractive by the use of hardy shrubs, which require little care from year to year, if planted right, and sug- gested that good ideas on what shrubs to select and how to arrange them may be obtained by visiting the Arnold Arboretum. He said in substance: When one considers what a large number of people there are who spend the most pleasant part of the year in their country homes, it is somewhat surprising that so little attention has been given to the hardy garden and the many beautiful subjects which are suitable for adorning lawns and pleas- ure grounds. But the rapidly increas- ing interest which is being taken in all branches of horticulture makes it safe to assume that a much greater use will be made of those shrubs and plants which are capable of withstand- ing the rigors of our variable climate and which, instead of having to be renewed every year like the majority used for garden decoration at the present time, are enabled to continue giving pleasure year after year with a minimum of expense and yet giving far more beautiful and adequate re- turns than annual plants are capable of doing. Along the Eastern seaboard of North America from Washington to Bar Harbor and inland for some hundreds of miles, we have a climate remarkable for its variableness and severity and also remarkable for the fact that in no part of the world do flowering shrubs succeed better. Eng- lish enthusiasts, when visiting this country, are always impressed with the beauty of our deciduous shrubs produced by the well-ripened wood, the result of our warm summers, and congenial fall temperature, and though we cannot succeed so well with many of the ornamental leaved evergreens so conspicuous in English gardens, yet we have our corresponding advantages. Having been privileged to work for many years in one of the foremost gardens in England, where hardy trees and shrubs receive the careful atten- tion of the owner and were a great specialty, and also for several years in that great institution, the Arnold Ar- boretum. I may claim to have had ex- ceptional opportunities for studying their requirements. Knowing the Boston Arboretum as well as I do I would like to draw special attention to the remarkable collection grown there and the great facilities it otters for people to learn what are the most beautiful shrubs to plant, and which will suc- ceed in this climate. HOW TO START A GARDEN. In laying out and planting a garden it is a very much better plan to go to such a wonderful arboretum as this and make one's own notes of the shrubs which will succeed in differ- ent situations, than to leave the selec- tion to others. One of the principal reasons why so many shrubberies are uninteresting today is because of the constant repetition of a few well- known sorts, and yet there is a great variety of inexpensive material which can be seen at any good nursery, whiTh by a judicious selection will add much interest and distinction to a gar- drn In making a choice it should be 19^5- The America n Fl orist. 441 remembeied that there ara other shrubs than those remarkable for the beauty of their flowers deserving of in- clusion. In some, such as the rhus family, the foliage is very ornamental; others whose flowers may be incon- spicuous attract much attention when carrying beautiful fruit; some are most noteworthy when their green mantle has changed to various shades of crimson or gold in the autumn, and others are again desirable on account of their richly colored stems in win- ter. Many persons in making a selec- tion are apt to attach too much im- portance to coniferous and other ever- green shrubs, and although I am fully aware of their value when used with discrimination, there can be little doubt that they have been overdone in the past. SHRUBS THAT BLEND WELL. To produce the most pleasing effects both evergreen and deciduous shrubs must be happily blended, but it should be borne in mind that deciduous shrubs are much more beautiful, less expensive, and give the most satis- factory results. In selecting material for the planting of an ornamental shrubbery, whether one has a limited area or unrestricted space, it should be borne in mind that one need not be con- fined to shrubs only of a bushy na- ture, for while they form the basis of a shrubbery, others grown as stand- ards or half-standards may be em- employed with excellent results. A very pleasing method of growing many of the hardy climbers, such as orna- mental grapes and roses, is to firmly insert a stout pole into the ground, leaving ten to twelve feet above the surface, and lightly nailing or tying the long shoots of the climbers to it. The pole soon becomes completely cov- ered. If varieties of sufficient hardi- ness are employed so that no taking down or covering is required they will need little attention beyond tying up the new growth. The pole should be sunk into the ground three or four feet so that frost will not loosen it, and the buried part should be well treated with creosote or tar, which will preserve it for many years in good condition. A good straight larch or cedar pole answers well for the purpose. Many varieties of shrubs are now obtainable in standard form, such as the following : Crabs, thorns, maples, particularly the handsqme Japanese varieties, and many others which by proper method of pruning are amenable to this form of cultiva- tion. In one lecture it is obviously impos- sible to deal exhaustively with all that appertains to the culture of hardy shrubs, but I will endeavor to bring to your notice some of the most import- ant matters in connection with their successful cultivation. PICK THE SUNNT SPOTS. All hardy .shrubs, except those which are naturally more at home beneath the shade of trees, succeed best in an open sunny position where they re- ceive the full benefit of light and air, and this is particularly true of those grown for their floral beauty. It is important, therefore, to select if pos- sible a position which, while being sheltered from rough and cold winds, is fully exposed to the beneficial in- fluence of the sun. This enables the wood of the current season's growth to become thoroughly ripened, and consequently much better able to pass through the winter without harm. Hav- ing selected the position, it is of para- mount importance that the ground be properly and thoroughly prepared, first by seeing that it is well drained, as very few shrubs will succeed in a wa- ter-logged soil, and then by having it well broken up to a depth of at least two feet. If the soil is naturally very heavy, it is a good plan to freely in- corporate decayed leaf mold and sand, but if very light and dry in character nothing is better than a good heavy loam. Well decayed manure will prove of much benefit to the shrubs, if it can be worked deeply into the ground, oth- erwise I do not advocate its use. All hardy shrubs will succeed in a loamy or peaty soil, providing it is well drained and deeply worked, but it may seem to some that it is quite unneces- sary to prepare it so deeply as I have advised. It is, however, highly important, even if the expense is some- what larger, for the difference between shrubs planted in ground which has been properly prepared and those in poorly worked soil is quite remarkable, and no one will question the advisa- bility after seeing the results. WHEN AND HOW TO PLANT. There has always been, and probably always will be, a difference of opinion as to whether the fall or spring is the better time for planting. If the work has to be done in the fall on account of the rush of work in the spring, it is advisable to plant as early as possible when the ground is in a moist condi- tion, directly the leaves commence to fall. For my own part I am strongly in favor of preparing the ground in the fall, letting it lie rough through the winter and planting in the spring. If the work is well done and the requi- site amount of attention is given the shrubs afterwards there is small chance of failure. It Is very true that we often have a short, dry planting season in the spring, but much disap- pointment is frequently caused by shrubs, which if planted in the fall, fail to become sutficiently established to withstand the severity of our east- ern winters. With the ground in readiness and the material at hand, the next opera- tion, that of planting shrubs, is per- haps the most important part of their culture. So much depends upon how this is accomplished as to after success or otherwise, that too much care cannot be taken to have it well done. From whatever source the shrubs are ob- tained they should be carefully un- packed on arrival and the roots thor- oughly moistened, and if they cannot be planted for some time, they should be laid in a sheltered place away from the wind. It is a good plan to place a stake with the name where each shrub is to go; this will expedite mat- ters when the planting is being carried out. The best time for planting is when the ground is in a moderately moist condition, as the soil can then be made firm without becoming pasty, and if possible choose a calm day, as wind has a most detrimental effect upon the roots. A hole should be taken out of sufficient size to accommodate all the roots after they have been spread out evenly, so that it will not be necessary to bend any round or cramp them, and having seen that the hole is of sufficient depth, the planting can then proceed. Cut off any broken or damaged roots on the under side with a sharp knife, and take great care of the small fibrous ones, as on these the life of the shrub depends very largely, and see that they are quite moist. Then place the roots in the prepared hole and spread out all of them evenly, working in among them some of the finest soil, pressing it firmly and adding more until the hole is filled. While the roots should be well covered, it is not advisable to plant too deeply, especially on heavy land, and the nearer the fibrous roots are to the surface the greater warmth do they receive and consequently start into active growth more quickly than if buried some distance from the sur- face. When the planting is completed it is an excellent plan to give the shrubs a good mulching of any suitable ma- terial at hand such as decayed leaves or long dressing. This' is of the great- est assistance if warm weather pre- vails, for it keeps the roots moist and cool and prevents surface soil from be- coming baked. NOT TOO MUCH WATERING. Many people are under the impres- sion that newly planted shrubs should be copiously watered at the roots, but I consider this unnecessary, and often times detrimental. If a good watering is given immediately after they are planted, which will settle the soil about the roots, and a mulching is applied, very little water will be needed for some time by the roots, but it is an excellent practice to spray them over- head frequently. This keeps the wood moist and greatly assists the buds to develop. If shrubs of standard form are planted, they will need some sup- port imtil they become well rooted, and for this purpose nothing is bet- ter than a straight stake, sharply pointed, and driven firmly into the groimd as near the stem as possible without injury to the roots. The shrub can be secured to it by wrapping a neat piece of cloth or rubber around the stem and tying to the stake firm- ly with string, but care should be taken that no injury is done to the shrub as the bark expands with growth. Many beautiful American shrubs are notoriously fond of peat and if the conditions are not naturally favorable for their cultivation, liberal additions of this material .should be in- corporated when preparing the ground, if it can be obtained. Peat, however, is not always available, neither is it absolutely necessary, for many peat- loving subjects will succeed admirably in a mixture of fibrous loam, decayed leaf mold and sand. PRUNING TOO LITTLE UNDERSTOOD. The pruning of hardy shrubs Is one of the most important matters con- nected with them but at present it is very imperfectly understood and we see 'far too often the lamentable re- sults accruing from a lack of knowl- edge of their individual requirements. All that is generally considered neces- sary is for an incompetent workman to give the shrubs an annual trim- ming with a pair of shears, with the result that when the work is finished the shrubs all have about the same rounded, stiff appearance, much of the (lid growth which should have been re- moved is left and forms a mass of use- less growth and the young wood, which should be carefully preserved for fu- ture blossom, is cvit away. It is not possible to lay down any hard and fast rule, as shrubs differ so much in their individvial requirements, but it is bet- ter not to prune at all than to prune indiscriminately. The large majority of flowering shrubs produce their blos- soms during the spring and summer 442 The American Florist, Mar. 20, months and some of these, such as the Philadelphus, Deutzias and For- sythias, which produce their flowers on wood of the previous season's growth, are improved by having some of the flowering stems cut clear out as soon as the blossoms have fallen. This will help to strengthen the new growths sent out from the base and give them a better opportunity of becoming well ripened before winter sets in. The ma- jority of hardy shrubs, however, re- quire very little pruning beyond occa- sionally removing the old growth so as to keep them shapely and open to en- able them to receive the full benefit of the sun and air. It is only by intelli- gent study and actual practice that one can become conversant vUh the requirements of different shruus. A VERY COMMON MISTAKE. As I have previously mentioned, it is quite unnecessary when planting orna- mental shrubbery to use only those shrubs which are of bushy form, and by the inclusion of some of pyramidal growth for example and the proper use of standards one can produce a very much more attractive arrange- ment. A very common mistake, which should be carefully guarded against, is to plant all the larger shrubs at the back and graduate the others down to the front. By bringing some of the larger shrubs to the front and placing a well-grown standard on the edge of the shrubbery, where it stands clear above its neighbors, one will be able to give the appearance of much greater depth, which is important where space is limited. It will, of course, be neces- sary when the shrubbery is first made to plant more shrubs than those which can permanently remain. Acid Pftosphate Making. IMPORTANCE OF PEODUCT IN FERTILIZERS. The manufacture of acid phosphate has come to play such an important part in the fertilizer industry of the United States that the department of agriculture has just issued a bulletin (No. 144) on the subject, which is de- signed both for manufacturers and for progressive farmers. Phosphate rock. It is said, has almost entirely displaced bone, gruano and apatite as a source of phosphoric acid, and a knowledge of the exact composition of the rock is of importance, because not only the phos- phate of lime but all the impurities as well are acted on by the sulphuric acid used a reagent, and influence the finished product. Of all the impurities occurring in phosphate rock, compounds of iron and aluminum are the most dreaded. Even in small quantities these elements are apt to cause a certain amount of re- version, and in large quantities may render the product sticky and unfit for use. By careful handling, however, phosphate high in iron and aluminum compounds may be made to produce high-grade acid phosphate. On the other hand, carbonate of lime is rather desirable when the quantity is not ex- cessive. Both the "den" and the "open dump" systems are in general use for making acid phosphate, each having certain advantages. In the "den" system, after the rock and the sulphuric acid are thoroughly mixed, the compound is dropped into a closed, brick-lined cham- ber or "den," where the chemical reac- tions raise the temperature to a high point and are completed in twenty-four hours or so, the product being then ready for shipment. In the open "dump" system, as the name implies, the mixture of acid and rock is dumped on an open pile and may require a month or even longer to become fit /or use. The fumes given oft in process, moreover, may become a serious nui- sance In the vicinity of towns. On the other hand the removal of the acid phosphate from the den is troublesome, and, when done by hand, sometimes dangerous. The cost of producing acid phos- phate, the bulletin says, depends on a number of varying factors such as the size, location and equipment of the plant and the cost of sulphuric acid. Exclusive of oSice expenses, it may be said to range from $6.20 to $8 a ton. The product is sold on the basis of its so-called available phosphoric-acid con- tent and is worth at the factory from 40 to 56 cents a unit, or 20 pounds. The phosphoric-acid content runs from 14 to 21 per cent of the marketed product. A Lettuce. O Parsley. B Peppers. C Rhubarb. B Radishes. All seasons. All eeasoDs. During season and winter plekle. During season; pickled. All seasons. Uses of Vegetables In the Hospital. Many gardeners find it indeed a hard matter to meet every demand with a sure and certain supply, sufficient to fill all of the hospital's needs in get- ting up the daily requisition of veg- etables. They consequently must get posted or standardized on each' and every sort of vegetable used, how often served, and the amount of which are regularly consumed. Some sorts are sure to be wanted at all seasons and are used in large bulk; some are used often in moderate quantity; some will be wanted at times only, others will be wanted and often cried for, just when you haven't them, while yet others are a real drug on hand and seldom wanted at all. The practice here has suggested to the writer several things. First, the law of demand, as a natural supply needful to be grown regulator, as well as a better classification of all such vegetables, and a proper seasonal knowledge of the period or periods of actual use. Secondly, a proper group- ing according unto the manner of cooking and serving, as follows : Group No. 1. — Boiled in bulk, served hot. Group No. 2. — Boiled as greens with meat. Group No. 3. — Cooked, or served raw as a salad. Group No. 4. — Delicacy only; raw or cooked. Class A. — Used In large amounts at a time. Class B. — Used in medium amounts at a time. Class C. — Used in small amounts and at rare times. GROUP NO. ]. Class. Name. Time of Use. A Beans. Growing season, canned or dried. A Cabbage. Summer, fall, winter. B Corn Summer, fall & canned. B Onions. Nearly all of the year. B Peas Spring; also canned. A Irish Potatoes. All of the year. B Sweet Potatoes. Fall, winter, spring. A Turnips. Fall, winter, spring. B Squashes. Summer only. C Kohl Rabl. Winter only. C Cauliflower. Winter and spring. B Hntabaga. I^ate winter, early spring. GROUP NO. 2. Class. Name. Time of Use. B Asparagus. Spring only unless can'd. A Mustard. Winter and spring. A Spinach. Winter and spring. O Okra. Summer, fall, winter. C Chard. Winter forced. A Knie. Winter nnil early spring. B Collards. late summer and fall. C Brussels Sprouts. Fall and winter. C Leeks. During winter. GROUP NO. 3. Class. Name. Time of Use. B Beets. Entire season and winter. A Cabbage. Pickled or raw during winter. B Onions. Fall and winter, A Tomatoes. Entire season; also can'd. C Cauliflower. Winter and spring and pickled. 0 Celery. Fall and pickled. C Chives. During growing season. 0 Cress. During growing season. B Cucumbers. Entire season and pickled. 0 Endive. Late fall and winter. GROUP NO. 4. C Artichoke. Summer and fall. H Salisfy. Fall, winter, spring. C Brussels Sprouts. Fall, winter, spring. O Carrots. Entire year. B Egg Plant. Summer and fall. J. B. P. MASSET, Coop. Obs. N. C. State Hospital. H orticullural Jcciety of Ptw Ycik. Attention is again called to the fall exhibition of this society, which will be held at the American Museum of Natural History, November 4-7. Sched- ules are now being prepared, and will soon be ready for distribution. That preparations may be made for the ex- hibition of bush plants, the premiums offered for these are given in the list below : CHRYSANTHEMUMS — PLANTS. In not less than fourteen inch pots. First Second Yellow $50.00 $35.00 White 50.00 35.00 Pink 50.00 35.00 Any other color 50.00 35.00 Anemone or single, any color 30.00 15.00 Sweepstakes, for finest and best bush plant. . . Silver Cup This is the Society's Cup valued at $100.00. In not more than fourteen inch pots. Yellow 25.00 15.00 White 25.00 15.00 Pink 25.00 15.00 Any other color 25.00 -15.00 SPECIMEN STANDARDS. Not less than four feet in diameter, in not less than fourteen inch pots. Any color 20.00 15.00 SPECIMEN, ODD SHAPE. Any color 20.00 15.00 GEORGE V. Nash, Sec'y. Cleveland. EASTER TRADE PROSPECTS GOOD. Business conditions for the past week remain about the same as pre- viously reported. As Easter ap- proaches, one sees a larger variety, both in plants and cut flowers at all the stores, and greenhouse men re- port that a good crop of all seasonable flowers will be on the market, and the quality this year will be better than ever. Easter lilies are beginning to be quite plentiful now, with a fair demand. Carnations are becoming more plentiful, but clean up remark- ably well, considering the enormous amount of bulbous stock which arrives daily. Sweet peas, too, are increasing in supply as the sun shines brighter and more hours each day. Lily of the valley has been in big supply. Violets have been selling only fairly well. Mock roses are a daily factor now in the rose market. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses will soon be with us. the first shipments arriving the latter part of this week. American Beauties are still scarce. Orders for white carnations for St. Patrick's day indicate that th» market will be cleaned up early. As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri and adiantum are plentiful. String smi- lax has been short of the demand. NOTES. A barricade of grass seed (about .'iOO pounds of it), piled against a door at Botzum Bros, seed store. 653 Woodland avenue, foiled burglars, who "jimmied" the entrance against which the bags were placed. The Gasser Co.'s retail store is n-l- vertising a "vase full of flowers — alt for one dollar." The vase has the Gasser Co.'s name on it. which helps to advertise their business. ^915- The American Florist. 443 An exhibit of bird houses, manufac- tured by E. S. Schoerndorfer, 1577 Co- lumbus road, attracted quite a crowd at the James Eadie Co.'s window. The entire window was screened off from the rest of the store, and sparrows and canary birds flew among the ferns, lilac and other decorations. A. Barber, of the Jones-Russell Co., spent the latter part of this week at Beloit. Ohio, helping his father at the greenhouses. Mr. Barber Sr. has not been feeling well for some time. Visitors : J. Alexander of M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.: J. VonderLin- den, Rhinebeck, N. T.: Paul Berko- witz, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. C. F. B. Providence, R. I. BUSII^ESS IS INCREASING. All the stores are now beginning to show an Easter appearance, and with the fine weather we have been having, things are looking much bet- ter. Most of the growers are behind with their Easter lilies this year, and many of them have become discour- aged and have shut oft the heat from the houses, as it is an added expense, as the plants will not now be in on time for the Easter trade. Bulbous stock never looked better, and in that line we should have some fine stock, but flower sales have increased stead- ily and Saturday, March 13, was a "hummer" for everybody in town. From appearances violets vnW have somewhat of a shortage this Easter. Azaleas will be higher in price than in former years, but are good. NOTES. The Newport Garden Club and the Newport Horticultural Society have di- cided upon August 12-14 as the dates for the mid-summer flower show to be held in Newport. Cumberland Hill Nurseries, Woon- socket, R. I., have received the contract to trim the trees in the village of Man- ville, R. I. J. H. Cushing, Quidnick. R. I., is cut- ting large quantities of carnations now, and also making good cuts in his rose houses. The business of the late Michael Sweeney will be continued by the es- tate, under the name of M. Sweeney. E. E. Howard, of Auburn, has some fine Spir.-ea Gladstone in S-inch pots that is going to be fine for Easter. Sam Kinder, of Bristol, has some of the finest Lilium giganteums that have been seen in this locality. There are some fine Spencer peas in this city at present. H. A. T. Columbus, 0. PLENTIFUL SUPPLY FOR EASTER. All florist Stores are taking on an Easter-time variety and profusion of display. Flowers of every kind prom- ise to be plentiful. The volume of or- ders being booked is fully up to last year, and everybody is feeling good over the prospect for a big Easter trade. Lilies are abundant and are good stock. The same is true of sweet peas. These two leaders have per- haps received greater attention from local growers than at any previous season. Hydrangeas also come In for a larger consideration. Current busi- ness is quite satisfactory, particularly with bulbous stock. Dealers claim that this bids fair to be a banner season in flower planting. It is felt that the space given in newspapers generally on garden hints and home cultivation of plants is creating a more wide- spread interest in florists' activities and Is .bringing about an intelligent enthusiasm that will be permanent. The Lenten season is curtailing the de- mand to some extent for cut flowers for social events, but most florists have been having a good funeral trade. There is no scarcity in any flower. NOTES. During the week of March 15-20, the Columbus public recreation depart- ment will receive orders for plants, shrubs and trees from such portion of the public as will co-operate with it in its city beautiful plans. A nominal charge is made for stock. At the end of the week all orders will be turned in to growers for early delivery. James Underwood, one of the best- known florists of Columbus, who has for several years past been superin- tendent of Franklin park, was mar- ried, March 10, to Miss Fannie Mcln- troy, of this city. They will reside in a handsome new residence which has just been completed on the park prem- ises. It is announced that the Hardesty- Schory Company, which has been oper- ating the Brunst greenhouse on West Mound street, has given it up. They will continue to operate their store on Parsons avenue. J. Connecticut Horticultural Society. The first March meeting of this so- ciety was held in the County building, Hartford, on the evening of March 12, President Warren S. Mason in the chair. It was voted to hold a show Thursday, June 10, the proceeds above expenses to go to the Red Cross So- ciety. As announced, this was carna- tion night, and William A. Dawson, of Willimantic, exhibited his new seed- ling carnation, Red Wing, registered under No. 565 by the Carnation Society of America. Alfred Cebelius exhibited the folowing roses : Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, and Mrs. Aaron Ward; also Carnations White Enchantress, En- chantress and Beacon. A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell, displayed a vase of Arawana, a very dark red carnation. President Mason had on exhibition a vase of Spirea Philadelphia; also Car- nations Matchless, Princess Dagmar, Philadelphia. J. H. Gray and Mrs. C. W. Ward. John F. Huss. G. H. Hol- lister and George B. Baker were ap- pointed judges, and, after much delib- eration, decided as follows : William K. Dawson, first-class certificate; A. N. Pierson, Inc., first-class certificate; Al- fred Cebelius, cultural certificate; War- ren S. Mason, honorable mention. The following committee of three was appointed to make final arrange- ments for the June flower show : G. H. HoUister, chairman; Ed. A. Brassill, and J. M. Adams. At the next meeting there will be a demonstration of the art of pruning fruit trees by G. H. Hollister. C. H. Sierman and John F. Huss, W. W.. Hunt to furnish the stock. This will also be rose night, and we expect to have our lady mem- bers with us. Alfred Dixon, Sec'y. Oklahoma City. TRADE CONTINUES SATISFACTORY. As the Lenten season progresses it is not noticed that there has been any diminution in the flower trade. AH the stores report that business con- tinues quite satisfactory, and that that there is going to be plenty of de- mand on St. Patrick's day, judging from the many inquiries that are be- ing made. Weddings and funerals both have created flurries in the trade during the last week or two. many orders coming in for such from iso- lated portions of the state. Spring is developing fast now. This is the most backward spring the writer has ever seen here. Usually at this time fruit trees are getting past their flowering period and forest trees are mostly in leaf. So far this year, March 14, there is scarcely a leaf in sight. The seed trade is beginning to assume quite an activity, though the real spring rush has not arrived. NOTES. The bagworm as a scare has taken such a hold on people here that thou- sands of handsome shade trees have been butchered, until some of our streets have the appearance of being lined with gigantic hat-racks. The stupendous ignorance of our commis- sioners of public property allowed the information to go abroad that the only way to get rid of the bagworm was to cut away the branches on which the cocoons were fastened, and burn them, and in spite of attempts of civic leaders to check this wholesale de- struction, great havoc has been wrought to our shade trees. One of our mercantile stores has taken up the small nursery stock line, and is selling young plants, such as roses and flowering shrubs, at 10 cents each. We look upon this as a good sign, as it will stimulate the trade in hardy stock, which is a branch that sadly needs developing here. The Oklahoma State Society of Flor- ists discussed the flower show prob- lem in detail at its last meeting, and a committee of three will have full charge of getting up the affair. The show will be held in early November. Visitors : R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., J. W. Furrow, Guthrie, and A. S. Gray, Chickasha. S. S. B. New Orleans. R. C. Kerr, president of the Texas State Horticultural Society and mem- ber of the S. A. F. executive commit- tee, passed through this city, enroute to Chicago to attend a meeting of the board of directors of the S. A. F., and while here gave a very interesting ad- dress to the florists of this city, re- viewing the good work of the Texas State Horticultural Society during the first year of its existence. He then advocated advertising in trade Jour- nals and daily papers, complimenting The American Florist and other jour- nals. He discussed the possibilities of organizing a southern state association of florists. After thoroughly explain- ing his views on the subject, he called for an expression of opinion from the members. C. W. Eichling informed Mr. Kerr that the New Orleans Horti- cultural Society, a few years ago, had attempted to organize the florists and nurserymen of the south, and in fact such organization was effected, the first meeting being held in Chatta- nooga, Tenn., and the second in New Orleans, but owing to the lack of in- terest and support of the florists of the south, the organization died a natural death, and with it, the southern trade journal that had been put in circular tion with the organization of the Southern Florists' Society, also ex- pired, although Mr. Eichling further stated that he thought there might be a possibility of reorganization, the flo- rist business having increased by rapid strides since the dissolution of the old society. C. R. Panter gave as his opinion, that there was no necessity of a south- ern society for the florists, but he con- sidered there was ample room to per- fect state organizataions, and that all local societies should be affiliated, through representation, with the S. A. F., or that there should be a business meeting of representatives of all local florists' societies, in national conven- tion, for business purposes only, as a separate branch of the S. A. F., when all matters appertaining to the florists and nurserymen could be thoroughly discussed and acted upon. P. A. Chopin expressed himself as concurring in the remarks of Mr. Panter, stating that the bulk of the business of the florists of the United States was done with the eastern states, and therefore, it was an abso- lute necessity that the florists of the whole country should be in closer 444 The American Florist. Mar. 20, touch with each other through a na- tional organization. The following- flo- rists also expressed their views on the subject, and the general opinion was to enlarge the scope of the national organization : P. Abele, H. Scheuer- mann, H. Illenberger, C. Ory, C. Far- ley and others. After a very interest- ing evening spent discussing matters of interest to the trade, Mr. Kerr was escorted to Kolb's cafe and entertained by the local florists, leaving for Chi- cago the following morning. C. R. Panter, Sec'y. Newport, R. I. GAKDEN ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION. The mid-winter exhibition of house plants by the Newport Garden Associa- tion proved to be a gratifying success, the display being larger than was ex- pected and included many kinds of plants growing in all kinds of contain- ers from a tin can to a pail. Some handsome plants stood about, sent from private places to give effect. Florist Oscar Schults was show man- ager and the judges were Frederick J. Palmer, of Brookline, Mass. H. W. H. Powell and William McKay, the last named, president of the Newport Horticultural Society. Mr. Palmer gave an informal talk, telling how to grow house plants, and naming some of the best kinds to grow. Rev. Roderick Terry, D. D., president of the Garden Association, said among other things, that the as- sociation would hold monthly shows during the summer months at its ex- periment garden. Old Beach road. NOTES. The writer was talking with Hugh Williamson about Historian Bancroft's collection of roses, and he said that Bancroft's secretary told him that the name American Beauty rose originated in Bancroft's garden in this way. Ban- croft was showing a lady about his rose garden, and upon the lady asking the name of Rose Madame Ferdinand Jamain, and he not being able to give the name, the lady remarked, "never mind the name, it's a beauty anyway," and straight away Bancroft named it American Beauty. Ex-president John T. Allan, of the Newport Horticultural Society, has re- cently discovered a tulip in his col- lection that resembles Tulip Proserpine in color, and has the characteristic of having three blooms on one stem. He will place this tulip on exhibition in New York for the purpose of establish- ing its identity. J. J. B. Westchester & Fairfield Hort. Society. The attendance at the monthly meet- ing of the above society held in its rooms in Doran's hall. Greenwich, Conn., Friday, March 32, was well attended. President Sealey was in the chair, and exceptionally fine displays in competition for the prizes offered by James Stuart, were noteworthy features. The competition was spirited and a remarkably fine lot of plants and flowers were staged. The first prize was awarded to A. Wynne for a handsome vase of Gerbera Jame.soni, and the second prize went to W. J. Sealy for a beautiful plant of Lilac Marie La Gravere. Honors accorded the other exhibits were as follows : Wm. Whittin, honorable mention for Liliura formosum; A. Wynne, honor- able mention for schizanthus; Wm. Graham, honorable mention for dis- play of cyclamen and vote of thanks for Carnation Princess Dagmar and Rose Mrs. Cha.s. Russell; Robert Allen, honorable mention for specimen plants of Dendrobium Wardianum. Robert Williamson was awarded honorable mention for a specimen plant of Chorizema splendens and also a vote of thanks for specimen plant of Sut- ton's Reading Gem cineraria, a variety intermediate between the stel- lata and hybrida types. J. B. McArdle was given a vote of thanks for exhibit of Gertrude hyacinths, and Louis Whit- man's exhibit of a specimen plant of Crimson Rambler in bloom, was also awarded a vote of thanks. P. W. Popp exhibited a pan of Tulip Kaiserskoon, for which a vote of thanks was accord- ed to him. Among the visitors present were the following : A. L. Ricards of the Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, and Alex. Cummings, Jr., of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Seven new members were elected and seven new names were proposed for membership in the societ_y. The entertainment committee made its final report and was dis- charged with a rising vote of thanks. The lecturer of the evening was Alex- ander Cummings, Jr., who read a very interesting paper on "Rose Culture," and his hearers heard much in regard to the merits of some of the older varieties as well as the new ones. A rising vote of thanks was given the speaker for his instructive and very interesting paper. It was voted to hold the summer show in Greenwich, the dates which will be in June, to be announced later. The fall exhibition will be held in Stamford. Conn., the opening date being November 2. For the next meeting, which will be held April 9, A. L. Ricards offers a cash prize of $10 for the best exhibit and an interesting display is antici- pated. P. W. POPP, Cor. Sec'y. Worcester, Mass, The first spring show of the Wor- cester County Horticultural Society was held in Horticultural hall, Thurs- day, March 4. The hall was trans- formed into a Dutch garden, consisting of exhibitions of bulbous stock by H. F. A. Lange and Edward W. Breed. Walks of tanbark outlined with brick were artistically arranged throughout the garden, and a quaint Dutch tea-house was set up near the stage. In the garden leading to the tea-house, rhodo- dendrons, primroses, hyacinths and tulips from Lange's were displayed. The tulips. Pride of Harlem, were ex- ceptionally good. The Sunnyside greenhouses exhibited some splendid carnations, and a display of orchids by Mrs. John C. Whitin attracted con- siderable attention. A local orchestra, hidden by greenery, furnished music during the exhibition. The displays, all well arranged, included cut blooms and plants in large variety, and com- petition in the awards was keen. Among those who carried off the honors for excellence in qviality and arrangement were the following : H. F. A. Lange, Sunnyside Greenhouses, W. Estabrook. Forbes & Forbes, Ed- ward W^. Breed, Mrs. John C. Whitin, AUyne W. Hixon. Miss Lucy M. Coul- son, Mrs. Wallace Sargent, Charles Potter and P. F. Brigham. Fire destroyed the home of Herbert W. Austin, a bulb grower of Milford, Mass., March .3. Five hundred dollars' worth of bulbs, stored in the cellar, were destroyed, and the damage to the house amounted to $2,500. R. Lancaster County Florists' Club. When you can get more than one- fourth of the members of a florists' club to get out at five o'clock in the morning, take a visiting trip covering over 2.'i0 miles and get home at 11 ;30 at night, we feel that we have some live club, and if It were not for the fact that a goodly number of our members do their own firing, the num- ber would have been over one-half. The party consisted of E. P. Hostet- ter, C. S. Loefller, John Shreiner, Harry Weaver, F. L. Kohr, Chas. B. Herr, H. K. Rohrer, B. F. Barr, A. M. Herr, Elmer Weaver, Chas. B. Weaver, Rutter Hess, Ralph Hess, W. R. Den- linger, M. J. Brinton and Jas. Brown. The first stop was at E. A. Stroud's, Stralt'ord, Pa. Here we ^^'ere joined by S. S. Pennock, Isaac Passmore, A. H. Lanser, Wm. Muth and Leonard H. Dedman, and being met by automo- biles, were rushed to the greenhouses and shown through by W. E. Johnson, who did the honors nobly. Carna- tions are always the first attraction for this aggregation and we were well pleased with the houses of Matchless, Gloriosa, Philadelphia and Mrs. C. W. Ward. The retail end of this estab- lishment has grown to a two-truck de- livery size and of course requires some room to grow the stock, which was all in elegant shape and consists of the usual line, with a few unusual things for variety. A section of wall- flowers and some very choice camel- lias were especially noticeable. Their multiflorum and giganteum lilies were in extra fine form, and tlie number ran into the thousands; in fact, there were so many good things here that the place would require a column or more to describe it. Leaving Strafford at S :45 a. m. we reached Broad street station, Philadel- phia, at &;17 and made a grand rush for the Reading terminal, where we were met by our two Chester county friends, Wm. Swayne and Chas. Marshall of Kennett Square, Pa.; also Mr. Bernheimer of the Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa. The Florex Gar- dens was our next point, and our first inspection was their large house, where' one does not think in ordinary florist's figures, but gets into those of high finance. When one is in their King- constructed house, 172 feet wide, 700 feet long and 30 feet high, it does not take much of an imagination to com- plete the rest; seven miles of paths, 00,000 panes of glass, 56,000 feet of heating pipes, 79,000 roses, 50,000 plumosus, gives some idea of its im- mensity and the imagination of the mind that conceived it. Bigness is characteristic of the whole place. Take their Mr. Geiger, who conducted us over the place; he is not only big in stature, but big in all he undertakes, and the heads of the various depart- ments realize that it is up to them to uphold the reputation of the place. H. B. Girvin, a former Lancasterian, has charge of the carnations, and they are simply superb. White Enchantress and Enchantress are here on solid beds as good as they have ever been grown, and it would do Peter Fisher's heart good to see these Enchantress, immense flowers, perfect in form, color and substance and scarcely a bursted calyx to be seen. They also have a pink variety of their own called Ruth, and it is a wonder that some novelty introducer has not captured it, as it certainly has all the earmarks of a profitable variety. They also have a flesh-colored pink that looked good, but does not ship very well and will be discarded. Having carnations on benches and in solid beds, they have decided after a number of years' trial, that the solid beds are the most prof- itable. A small house of snapdragons upheld the reputation of the place by producing 10-foot stems. After a dinner at North Wales, which suited everyone and cost only a nomi- nal figure, we started on our way again, bound for Hatboro. When we reached Willow Grove park we missed connections with the street car and would have had to wait half an hour, so we formed a "hike club" with S. S. Pennock as chief, and started a three- mile hike, leaving the lazy members of the party to take the car. Both par- ties arrived at the Weiss establishment at Hatboro, Pa., about the same time and were shown around by Harry Weiss, who proved an enchanting host. ^915- The American Florist. 445 in spite of the fact that we came upon him unexpectedly. The carnations here have a world-wide reputation, and we were not disappointed; in fact, we were surprised at the qualtiy of blooms grown here, and the extreme neatness of the place. They had evi- dently visited our Chas. B. Herr and were patterning after him. This firm believes in trying a new one properly or not at all, and will plant over 5,000 Alice next season and they have made enough out of Gorgeous to plant 30,00U of this variety for next season. Our next stop was the Stevenson rose house 72 feet wide and 850 feet long of Lord & Burnham construction, their representative, Dennis Connor, having met us at the Weiss place. Not being rose growers ourselves, this house was more of an attraction as house than the crop, but we were shown how to pack flowers, and it was a revelation to many of us. I did not get the name of the manager here, but he was some manager all right, as the place was 100 per cent pure. We then hustled back to Philadel- phia and divided, some going to Leo Niessen Co. and some to the S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co. to see how flowers were handled in the closing hours of a commission house, it then being 5 :45. There was some food for thought here, and this part of the trip was very in- teresting to most of us. After a 6 :30 dinner we all marched in to the rooms of the Philadelphia Florists' Club and inspected the carnation blooms on ex- hibition, it being carnation night for the club. We evidently took them by surprise, as they were so busy show- ing us the hospitalities of the club that it was time for us to leave before the meeting opened. They evidently forgot they had a meeting for the night, or are not as prompt as our Lancaster club, which opens on the minute des- ignated on the notice, regardless of everything else. But we had a good time all the same, and only await an opportunity to reciprocate. It was a pretty tired party that re- turned to Lancaster on the 8 :50 train from Broad street, but well pleased with the day and considerably wiser in many ways. Our next trip comes pretty • close, March 1.3, leaving Lan- caster 12 :15 noon, with Christiana as the first stopping point, and as many stops on the way back to Lancaster as daylight will permit. Visitors are always "welcome on these trips, and are always allowed to pay their own way, so that they do not need to feel under any obligations to anyone. The meeting of the club will be held March 15, with Charles Grakelow of Philadelphia, Pa., as the speaker. Albert M. Herr. Tri-Clty Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Tri-City Florists' Club was held at the resi- dence of Ludwig Stapp, Rock Island, Thursday, March 11. There was a large attendance present. President J. Staack called the meeting to order, and in addition to the regular order of- business, ofiicers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Harry Bills, president; Henry Pauli, C. Soren- son and Ed. Patten, vice-presidents; Wm. Goos, secretary; A. Anderson, financial secretary; Wm. Knees, treas- urer; Ludwig Stapp, James Hansen and Thos. Hensley, trustees. Retiring President John Staack's name was put up for re-election, but having served two terms he declined the honor in fa- vor of Harry Bills. A rising vote of thanks was given on a resolution as an expression of appreciation of the retir- ing president's work in behalf of the club. A letter from J. J. Beneke, sec- retary of the St. Louis Florists' Club, relating to the annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of America in St. Louis. Mo., in Iftlfi. was read, and it was resolved to lend the aid of this club to add to its success. A so- cial hour was enjoyed after the close of the business session. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of William Knees, Sr., Moline, Thursday, April 8. Wm. Goos, Sec'y. Nassau County Hort. Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall. Glen Cove, Wednes- day, March 10, President Ernest West- lake in the chair. Arthur Harris, Glen Cove, was elected to active member- ship and one petition for active mem- bership was received. The president appointed as judges for the monthly exhibits, George Ashworth, John W. Everitt and Thomas Twigg. and their awards were as follows : For compe- tition, vase of 12 carnations, white, James McCarthy, first; 12 pink, Frank Honeyman, first; 12 any other color, Frank Honeyman, first. The presi- dent's special prize, a fountain pen, for 25 mixed carnations, was also won by Frank Honeyman. For exhibition only, vase of antirrhinum (seedling) ex- hibited by A. Fournier was awarded a certificate of merit. Bush beans, ex- hibited by J. F. Johnstone, was given honorable mention and a collection of greenhouse flowers, exhibited by H. Jones, was also given honorable men- tion. The exhibits for the next meet- ing will be vases of flowering shrub, six gardenias and a vase of 12 indoor roses, mixed. James GIj^dstone, Cor. Sec'y. Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gar- deners' Club was held Tuesday even- ing, March 9, in the large, new G. H. Sinclair greenhouse at Smith's Ferry, Mass., and was largely attended, about 40 being present. Wm. Sefton, presi- dent of Hitchings & Company, New- York, gave a most interesting and in- structive talk upon the construction of greenhouses, and the mathematical calculations required in the roofs of large houses to make them rigid and safe in any kind of snow or wind storms. His remarks -were closely followed by all the mem- bers present, and many questions were asked at the close of his talk. The new Sinclair greenhouse is 60 feet by 400 feet, and although only completed last October, is now in fine condition. Car- nations occupy half the house and look very well indeed. The other half is devoted to sweet peas, gladioli, antir- rhinums, forget-me-nots, and young carnation and chrysanthemum stock. His sweet peas are a sight worth see- ing. H. Downer, of Smith College, ex- hibited English wallflowers, with a pure white one among them. He also exhibited nemesias in 4-inch pots, which attracted much attention. D. Gallivan exhibited some well grown and flowered ericas, F. D. Keyes & Son, calla lilies, and the Massachusetts Agricultural College, carnations. W. Fraleigh, of Holyoke, exhibited a bunch of the double blue Farquhar violets. The April meeting will be held at Florence, at the greenhouse of F. D. Keyes & Son. E. J. C. Omaha, At a meeting of the trade held in the court house, March 11, the Omaha Florists' Club was reorganized under tlie title of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Florists' Club and the following officers were elected : Fred L. Lain- son. Council Bluffs, la., president; Geo. Sorrensen. Florence, Neb., vice-presi- dent: Henry Meyer. Council Bluffs, la., treasurer; Howard R. Morgan, Omaha. Neb., secretary. Geo. H. Swoboda, Paul B. Floth and L. M. Rogers. Omaha, Nell., trustees. Grippe. TOWN TALK. LOCKPORT, N. Y. — Wm. Roe, florist, died here February 22. Astoria, Ore. — The Sunset Florists opened a shop in the Sunset building, March 3. Peoria, III. — The name of the Rue Floral Co. has been changed to Sie- benthal & Nelson. Visalia, Calif. — A rose carnival managed by the Visalia Woman's Club will be held April 10. Columbia City, Ind.— C. W. Burkett, of Warsaw, Ind., has purchased a greenhouse in this city. Independence, Ia. — J. B. Steinmetz and Jonathan Bland will erect a green- house on East Main street. Indianapolis, ind. — The new store of Pandell, the Florist, has been open- ed in East Washington street. Dallas, Tex.— There are 3,200 en- tries in the vacant lot school garden campaign, recently inaugurated here. Duluth, Minn. — The Seekins green- house, Louis Vesias, proprietor, was destroyed by fire, March 3. Damage, .$9,000. Clinton, III. — Andrew Peterson, who recently purchased the green- house of C. W. Moore, has taken pos- session. Kansas City, Mo. — The Larkin Floral Co. has redecorated and reno- vated its shop. A window flower case has been installed. Carthage, MO. — The Fairview Green- houses suffered a loss of about $25 February 23, when a wind storm broke glass to that amount. DeKalb, III. — A. J. Riggs, florist, will aid the community improvement plan by donating 500 salvias, 500 geraniums and other plants. Lincoln, Neb. — The greenhouse at the state penitentiary will be relocated and rebuilt as a result of changes in the arrangement of the prison yard. Atlanta, Ga. — The Nunally Co. re- ports that business has improved con- siderably and looks forward to a fur- ther increase and a good Easter busi- ness. Battle Creek, Micn.— S. W. Coggan says business is quite brisk at present with spring-flowering plants in strong demand. There is lots of funeral work here. Houston, Tex. — Cut rates on plants will be made by Houston florists who are members of the Houston Florists' Club to all persons entering the pretty yards' contest. New York. — Referee in Bankruptcy, William Allen, has called a meeting of the creditors of Herbert P. Crowley, individually and as a member of the firm of Kammann & Crowley, bank- rupt, at his oflice, 67 Wall street. New York, March 2.5, 1915, at 11 :15 a. m. Birmingham, Ala. — The Lambert Seed & Floral Co. has incorporated with a capital stock of .$2,000, paid in $1,000. The officers are G. T. Brazel- ton. president; G. N. McDonald, secre- tary and treasurer; John A. Lambert, vice-president and general manager. Greelet, Colo. — The Gardner Floral Co.. states stemrot on asters was so bad with them that they lost 75 to 90 per cent, six to eight years ago. A lady visitor told them to use burnt leaves in the soil and this plan has been tried for six years, reducing the loss to five per cent. 446 The American Florist. Mar. 20, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address ahvays send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondnnts. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Suggestions for Easter 425 The retail trade '. 426 — Advertising flowers 426 — August Lange (portrait) 426 — In the store at Easter 426 —Easter basliet by G. Wlttbold Co. (illns.).427 — On time 428 — Florists' Telegraph Delivery 428 — Easter basket by Samuelson (lUus. ) 428 — Easter basket by O. J. Friedman (illus.).429 Hotbeds 429 The rose 430 — Richmond and KlUarney 430 — Care of the stock 430 Easter basket by W. W. Adams (lllus.) 430 Easter basket by Geo. M. Stumpp (illus.) . .431 Florists' palms 432 — Spring preparations ■ 432 Orchid notes 432 — Odontoglossums 432 Easter basket by Smyth (lllus.) 432 Easter basket by Max Scbling (illus.) 433 The perennial 434 — Herbaceous perennials 434 Easter basket by Geo. M. Stumpp (lllus.) . .434 Easter basket by Geo. M. Stumpp (illus.) . .435 Easter basket by Max Scbling (illus.) 436 Perennials in favor 436 Easter bougainviUea (illus.) 437 Sowing annuals 437 Bird houses at L. Bemb Floral Co. (lllus.). 438 Missouri Botanical Garden Alumni Ass'n...438 Illinois pathologist's report 439 Floricultural fertilizer experiments in Illinois.. 440 Culture of hardy shrubs 440 Horticultural Society of New York 442 Cleveland 442 Providence, R. 1 443 Columbus. 0 443 Connecticut Horticultural Society 443 New Orleans 443 Lancaster County Florists* Club 444 Tri-Clty Florists' Club 445 Omaha 445 Editorial 446 — The New York show 446 — American Sweet Pea Society 446 — Jonquils, daffodils, narcissus 446 St. Louis 448 rhlcago 460 Cincinnati 466 Minneapolis 466 Dayton. 0 467 Philadelphia 468 Milwaukee 469 . New York 470 Boston 470 Albany. N. Y 470 San Francisco 472 The sefed trade 478 — American Seed Trade Association 478 — C. Young & Sons Co.. St. Louis, Mo 478 — Christopher Young (portrait) 478 — The late T. Lee Adams 478 — Non-warranty clause decides suit 478 Market gardeners 484 — History of Kalamazoo celery 484 Nashville. Tenn 484 The nursery trade 486 — Rochester Park Commission 486 — Nursery stockholders liable for notes 486 Frank H. Traenpi.t. the well kno-n'n Neiv York -wholesale flori.st, has sug- pc.stPfl a new title for George Asmus, priu.Tllv well known ChicaRO retailer, callinK him the S. A. F. business agent. Vice-President MacRorie, of the So- ciety of American Florists, arrived at Chicago from the exposition city March 15, enroute to New York, where he will present to his brother officers of the national organization details of the preparations for the San Francisco convention next August. He carries the names of 22 new members, making a total of or, which ho has enrolled since the Boston meeting last year. Lily growers of experience who ex- ercise the usual care in handling their bulbs and plants have little trouble with them and find this crop compara- tively easy to manage. St. Patrick's Day business in the florists' line, according to a shrewd re- tail observer, is not increasing because of racial prejudices against the inartis- tic association of spuds, clay pipes, green carnations, etc., with natural flowers and plants. The New York Show. The New York flower show opened on time at the Grand Central Palace, March 17, but a considerable number of the exhibits are incomplete or un- labeled as the telegraph operator takes this message. The ground floor and balcony are completely filled with ex- hibits. The decorations are quite simple, wild smilax being used exten- sively on the numerous columns. The most imposing exhibit to date is the formal rose garden of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., with rustic ap- pointments. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., make a fine showing of orchids with electrical effects. Vaughan's Seed Store has an extensive display of seasonable specialties. J. M. Thor- burn & Co. present a formal garden in which rhododendrons and bulbous plants are conspicuous. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., makes a fine display of its famous ferns, also palms. G. E. M. Stumpp shows an elaborate pergola covered with Eng- lish ivy. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J., have adorned a summer house with evergreens and clipped trees. The Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J., displaj's lilacs, lilies and callas. The Horticultural Society shows a summer house with banks of roses, lilies and bulbous plants. The Horticul- tural department of Cornell University has displayed its horticultural and floricultural literature in a booth. The balcony is reserved for competitive displays of plants and cut flowers, the tulips being especially fine. There are extensive exhibits of garden accessor- ies and the Red Cross Society has a very effective tea garden conducted by prominent society ladies for the benefit of the war organization. The special exhibits for Wednesday, March 17, include plants in flower, palms and foliage plants, ferns, bul- bous stock, orchids and roses. Thursday, March IS, is reserved for cut roses. Friday, March 19, carnations. Saturday, March 20, table decora- tions. Monday, March 22, violets. American Sweet Pea Society. A supplement to the schedule for the exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society to be held in the Palace of Horticulture, Panama-Pacific exposi- tion, San Francisco, Calif,, June 4, 1915, has been issued and includes the following additional classes ; Class 20, open to gardeners and amateurs. Prize donated by G. A. Dennison. chief of horticulture, Pan- ama-Pacific International exposition. Best display of sweet peas arranged on tabling .8 feet by 0 feet. Display to face the front of tabling only. Ta- bling furnished by society. Any style of vases may be used. First prize, ii!2.'5. Class 21, open to gardeners and ama- tovirs. Prizes donated by John Bodger & Sons Co., wholesale seed growers, Los Angeles, Calif., for 12 vases sweet peas, 12 distinct varieties of Spencer sweet peas, 12 distinct colors. First prize, $15; second prize, $5. Class 22. To the winner of most points at the exposition the Garden Magazine offers its handsome medal. A first prize will count 5 points; a sec- ond prize will count 3 points; a third prize will count 2 points; a fourth prize will count 1 point. Class 23, open to all florists. The President's prize, handsome silver cup, value $50. Presented by Lester L. Morse, president American Sweet Pea Society, for the most original floral design in sweet peas — any size. Only sweet pea blossoms to be used, but any foliage may be employed. Exhibitors may display neat advertising cards with their exhibit after judging has taken place. Intending entrants for this class will notify the secretary 10 days before the exhibition the space they will require for their exhibit. Class 24, open to seed growers and seedsmen. For the best trade display of sweet peas, medals presented by the National Sweet Pea Society of Great Britain. First prize, gold medal; sec- ond prize, silver gilt medal; third prize, silver medal. F. G. Cuthbertson, Ass't Sec'y. Jonquils, Daffodils, Narcissus. ED. AMERICAN Florist : There appears to be some variation of opinion in the cut flower trade as to what are jonquils, narcissus and daffodils, and the undersigned wishes you would kindly state how they dif- fer, giving the botanical names in each case. D. H. W. New York. The three of these belong to the genus narcissus. This genus is di- vided into three large groups, as fol- lows : Magnicoronati, or large crown. To this belongs Narcissus pseudo-nar- cissus, which is the true daffodil. In this group the crown or trumpet is as long as the perianth segments or longer than them. All of the showy members of this genus in the trade with this large crown, belong here and are true daffodils. Mediocoronati, or medium crown. To this belongs Narcissus incomparabilis. In this group, the crown is usually about one-half as long as the segments of the perianth. The members of this group are usually referred to as nar- cissus. Parvicoronati, or small crown. In this group the crown is reduced to a flat, or merely cup-shaped organ, many times shorter than the segments of the perianth. To this belongs Narcissus tazetta, the Polyanthus narcissus; Nar- cissus poeticus, the poet's narcissus; and Narcissus Jonquilla, the jonquil. The members of this group are re- ferred to as narcissus, the last. Nar- cissus Jonquilla, being the true jon- quil. This has, as you are aware, terete leaves. The limits of each of these groups, of course, is not hard and fast: if they were, they would take rank as genera rather than as groups. Geo. V. Nash, Head Gr., N. Y. Bot, Gdns. Watch Out! En. American Flori.st : There is a smooth young man going the rounds telling young gardeners that he is the advance agent for a new horticultural periodical, to be devoted wholly to the interests of private gard- eners. He secured to my knowledge five subscriptions here, two receipts being sent you herewith. One of the .subscribers has written to Columbus, O.. and gets no reply. I would suggest that other possible subscribers inves- tig.ate before making any payments. Lake Forest, III. E. O. Obpet. J9^5' The American Florist. 447 Club Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., March 22, 8 p# m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchange ball, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noab F. Flitton, Secretary, Gwynn Falls Park, Station F, Baltimore. Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., March 22, 8 p. m, — Dobbs Ferry Horticultural Society, Odd Fellows hall. B. Harms, secretary, Dobbs Ferry, Hartford, Conn,, March 22, 8 p, m.— The Connecticut Horticultural Society, County building. Hartl'ord. Alfred Dixon, secretary, 25 Wilcox street, Wetbersfield. Conn. Newport, R. I., March 23, 8 p. m, — Newport Horticultural Society, Music hall. William Gray, secretary, Eellevue avenue, Newport. Norwich, Conn., March 22, 8 p. m, — New Lon- don County Horticultural Society, Buckingham Memorial. Prank H. Allen, secretary, 321 Main street, Norwich. Providence, R. I., March 22, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, Swartz hall. 96 Westminster street. William E. Chappell, secretary, 333 Branch avenue, Providence. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office euciose 10 cents es tra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Gardener or assistant on private olace: single, 24 years of age, Austrian. Graduated from horticultural college in Europe. Eight years experience in old cmntryand two years in U. S. Address F. Tordy, N W. Harris Est., Lake Geneva, Wis. Situation Wanted— By an experienced gardene'' on private place. Fruit, flowers and vegetables- hot and cold graperies, hot house fruit, lawns- shrubs and all work required on private place- Best of reference. Address Key 497 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By married man, 35 years of age. English. A position in an up-to-date seed bouse. Have had a life long experience in all branches of the business, both in Europe and the States have taken entire charge, can furnish best of references. Address Key 475. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By reliable German florist and landscape gardener. Up to-date. Life expe- rience in all branches of the trade, age 35. married. can handle help, take charge and produce results. Will go anywhere for permanent position. Give me a trial. Middle west, southern experience. Oscar Werner. 605 Main St., Petaluma. Calif, Help Wanted— A good grower of all kinds of pot plants. Wages $l5.00 per week Chicago man preferred. F. J. Munzing, 6101 Broadway, Chicago, III, Help Wanted— Two gardeners experienced in landscape planting: alsonurseiy foreman; steady work all the year. Swain Nelson & Sons Co.. 940 Marquette BIdg., Chicago. Help Wanted-Young man who understands thoroughly retail teed business: also knows p'in- ciples of landscape gardening. State experience, age and wages expected. L. McAleer, 1022 MessanieSt,, St. Joseph, Mo. Help Wanted— Florist wanted, must be expe- rienced and wiih b* st written rtfer* nces. Apply at C. C. Trfpfl. Florift. Care of Bloomingdsle Bros . 59th St. and 3rd Ave.. New York City. Help Wanted- Experienced greenhouse man who thoroughly understands propagatmg and growing roses, pa'ms. ferns and bedding plants. Give reference, age and wages fxpected in first letter. The Wagnhr Park Nursery Co., Sidney Ohio. Help Wanted— High grade saleslady for our store. Must have experience, know tiowers and their value, and be able to wait on trade uncom- plaingly Have no objections to the ginghamed dressed girl. A steady position for the deserving one. Answer at once, staling wages expected and we will telegraph if agreeable Matthews The Florist. Dayton. Ohio. For Sale— Will sell at reasonable price, five greenhouses, well stocked: dwelling hou^e. garage and barn. For fuitber infr-rmation inciuire of Miles Mfidam. 1362 Carver St., .'\ppleton. Wis. Greenhouse For Sale— Will sell at a reasonable price about 18,000 sq ft. glass, barn and dwelling house. Good location for retail trade. For further information inquire at P. Phillip Bank, 700SN. ClarkSt. or Proprietor 5%4 N. Paulina St., Chicago. For Sale — Greenhouses, near Chicago, 14,000 feet under glass: on Aurora. Elgin ElectricR. R. 3H acres, 10-room house and barn, cost ^16 000, will take $9 500. Was taken in trade. Present owner not familiar with the business; therefore will sell at bargain on reasonable terms A. j. Woodcock, Wilmette. III. For Rent —Desirable location or retail fioiist Lease expiring soon. Apoly T. Ball, 6974 N. Clark St. Chicago. Wanted to Rent— A greenhouse place in some big city of the middle west; not less than 10.000 feet of glass. Key 474. care American Fiorist. Wanted to Rent— By experienced florist green- house plani; or handle on commission. Will give real estate security. State all particulars in first letter. Address Key 496, care American Florist. LAND BARGAIN. Fine lot, S2i^2 x 250 feet, splendidly located on Rock. Island Railroad, near Walden station in L hicago Ideal ocation for florist: excellent soil, plenty f f city water and additional land adjoining if desired. Train every half hour and every other convenience that a greenhouse man may need. Can be boutht dirt cheap at terms suitable to the purchaser. For further particulars address F. W. PORTER, Room 330, 175 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago Store Bargain. Splendid opening for florist with small capital. Retail flower store, well estab- lished business. Owner must leave city on account of poor health. Investigate quick. Address Key 498, care American Florist. Situation Wanted CARNATION GROWER One capable of taking charge of a large place. Can fu'nish best of reference as to ability and character. HARRY NICHOLSON, 1529 Fiflli Street, Rockford, 111. Catalogue Man Wanted. By an old and well established Seed House, A man with experience in Seed and Plant Catalogue work, also abU- to write good copy for advertise- ments, etc. Give your experience in detail; your age, married or single and state if now eoKaged. .Address Key 495, care American Florist. Agents Wanted Money -making proposition. Every florist can use and will buy on sight. Write for territory immediately. DORREM SALES CO., 4420 Prairie Ave. Dept. A„ CHICAGO. IT o i« ei .^ rv E>. MAIL ORDER SEED BUSINESS. Mail order Seed Business of Thirty Years Es- tablishment. Ad unusual opportunity to secure a real money making seed business at a bargain Annual patronage consists of 200,000 customers. It will pay one interested in this line of business to investigate. Good reasons for selling. Cor- respondence solicited. Ifinterested can be shown actual results received daily at this time. Ad dress, Key 488, care American Florist. Seed Clerks Wanted Men with experience, ability and good records for retail store. Write full particulars to The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 West Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^x5}^ inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed piijxT; vtnir card, etc-, in black and l«if adopted bv the S. .-. F. in red. Prices: Per SOO. $2.85: per 1000, $4.S0. .'Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to btiild and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Cliicago 448 The American Florist. Mar. 20, On time and in fine shape C~an ship any time and it would be to your advantage, if you have glass, to have stock shipped a week or two before Easter, as there is much less danger of bruising the buds on blooming stock. Then too, it will make a much better appearance developing after shipment. State whether to be in or out of pots. Four, five and six inch stock, grown in pots, can be shipped in paper pots and save Express. AzUeas, Rhododendrons, large Roses and Hydrangeas must be left in pots. TERMS— All orders from pirties unknown to u's must be accompanied by Money Order or Draft. (No personal checks). If you wire an order, wire the money also, as we refuse to ship C. O. D. to unknown parties. Lilies, Giganteum. Very fine. 10 to 12-in. above pots, 3 to 6 buds, 10c per bud; 12 to 18-in. above pots, 3 to 6 buds, Tic per bud; 20 to 3 J-in. above pots, 3 to 6 buds. 15c per bud. Azaleas, all colors, $1 00 to $1 60; can supply in bloom for immediate sales. Spiraea, Gladstone and Alexandria, 6 and 7-in. pots, 35c to 76c each. Rhododendrons, all colors, $1 60 to $2 50 each. Azalea Mollis, yellow, $1 00 each. Deutzla, Gracilis, a find Easter plant, 60c to 75c each. Hydrangeas, new French sorts, 6-in. pots, 3 to 6 heads, 50c to $ I 00 each Roses, Jessie, Teschendorf, Crimson Baby, 4-in., 25c each; 6-in., 60c to tl 00 each. Roses, Tea, 4-in., 20c each. Daffs, Von Sion, Emperor, and Bi-Nictoria, 6 and 7-in. pans, 50c to 76c each. Dutch HyacinttlS, all colors, 4-in. pots, 15c each; 6 and 7-in. pans, 60c to 75c each. Tulips, double, all colors, 4-in. pots, I'Oc each; 6-in. pans, 36c each; 6ia. pans, 60c each; 7-in. pans, 76c each. Valley, 6 and 6. in. pans, 50c to 75c each. Pelargoniums, Easter Greeting, finest one out today, 4-in. pots, 26c each; 6-in. pots, 36c each. Pelargoniums, named, all colors, 4-in., 20c each; 6-in., bOc each. Cyclamens, all colors, 4-in., 20c each; 5 in., 35c each. Can supply for immediate sale also. Primula Obconlca, fine, 4-in., 16ceach; 5-in., 25c each. Can supply for immediate sale also. Callas, 5 and 6-in., 35c and 60c each. Carnations, all colors, 4-in., 15c each. Geraniums, 3 and 4-in., 7c and 10c each. Ferns, Boston varieties, 4, 6 and 6-in., 15c, 30c and 40c each. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3, 4 and 6-in., 7c, 15c and35c each. Asparagus, Sprengeri, 2}^, 3, 4 and 5-in., 4c, 6c, 15c and B5c each. Tdble ferns, 8 sorts, 2 and iVi-xn.., $4 00 per hundred. Variegated Vincas, 3 and 4-in., 6 and 10c each. Araucarias, $1 00 each and up. Kentias, 6 and 6-in., 76c and $1.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8 and lO-inch, $2.00 to $1.00 each. Rubbers, five and 6-in., 35c to 60c each. begonia Luminosa, 4-in., 15c each. Write us about RoseS for later delivery. Grafted and own root. Have a large and fine slock. C. H. FREY, 1133 "0" Street, Lincob, Nebr. St. Louis. STOCK IS PLENTIFUL. The market the past week was crowded with all kinds of flowers, the only exception being Amei'ican Beauty roses which are decidedly scarce. Car- nations have been very plentiful and selling- at low prices; red carnations especially have been plentiful. Bulb- ous stock is also very plentiful, south- ern jonquils selling at $2 per 1,000. The supply in violets and sweet peas has increased considerably and prices have fallen. Greens of all kinds are plentiful as well as lilies. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. A very enthusiastic meeting of the florists' club took place March 11 at the Odd Fellows' Hall, at 2 p. m. President Jules Bourdett, owing to pressure of business being unavoid- ably absent, W. S. Wells, vice-presi- dent, took the chair. A paper was read by W. W. O'Weiler, of Shaw's Gardens, on "Soil for Florists' Use." After the meeting the members and visitors went to the wholesale houses of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. to attend the carnation display and nov- elty exhibition. Many were here who were not present at the club meet- ing. Refreshments were indulged in and a good time was held and enjoyed by all who participated. Fred Am- mann. of Edwardsville, 111., and John Van Aart, of Paducah, Ky., were pres- ent as well as 4.5 members of the club, The contributors to the show and their exhibits were as follows: Anthon Bros., Kirkwood, Mo., Knchantrcss and Rose Pink carnations; J. R. Kropp, Kirkwood, Mo., White and Pink En- chantress carnations; Henry Edmunds, Belleville, III., Ward and seedling car- nations; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Chicago, Aviator carnations; Al. Kopp, Kirkwood, Mo., Sangamon car- nations; J. F. Aiumann & Co., Ed- wardsville, 111., White Enchantress, Rose Pink and Enchantress carnations; Maurice F. Widraer. Highland, 111.. Ward, Enchantress, White Enchantress and Beacon carnations; Alton Floral Co., Alton, 111., Beacon, White En- chantress, Pink Enchantress and Rose Pink carnations; Wenzel & Hecht, Anglum, Mo., assorted carnations and Butterfly sweet peas; Pierre Schneider, Oakland, Mo., assorted carnations; W: A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo., Empress Jonquils, Golden Spur narcissus. White Enchantress, Pink Enchantress and Washington carnations; W. J. Pilch er, Kirkwood, Mo., White Killarney, Kil- larney, Killarney Brilliant, Hadley, Milady and Ward roses and violets; Chas. Meier, Kirkwood, Mo., White Enchantress and Enchantress carna- tions; Adolph Ahner, Kirkwood, Mo., assorted carnations; J. A. Wibe, Hills- boro. III., yellow daisies; Hugo Gross, Kirkwood, Mo., lavender freesias and Butterfly sweet peas; Benj. Albers, St. Louis, Mo., primrose plants, coleus and begonias; Phil. Goebel, Kirkwood, Mo., sweet peas; Thos. Kirkwood & Son, Kirkwood, Mo., sweet peas; A. C. May, Butterfly sweet peas; Henry Meier, Kirkwood. Mo., California violets; Joe Han.son. Webster. Mo., Hauser violets; J. A. Kropp, silver pink snapdragon; G. M. Thost, De Soto. Mo., Pink En- chantress carnations; John Steidle, Oli- vette, Mo.. Sunbeam and assorted car- nations; J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O., ferns; Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la., roses and carnations. NOTES. A painful accident befell Vincent Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly. He attend- ed a .xkating party with several of his employes, and in doing a few stunts fell and . broke his ankle, which will probably lay him up for two or three weeks. This is especially hard on his brother, Frank, who willingly attends to his duties and those of his brother. Grimm & Gorly have opened up a floral department at the famous Barr department store on the main floor. Ladies from the main store on Wash- ington avenue are in attendance at the sales counters. George Wagner has returned and is working again as de- signer at the old stand. George H. Angermueller ts doing jury duty at the Porcurt court this Aveek. He has his catalogue out with St. Patrick's day and Easter novelties; also his special florists' album, which is well mounted and very attractive. Robert J. Windier visited his father- in-law in Chicago recently. It is ru- mored he will go into the growing business at that city, his brother Joe taking care of the St. Louis store. A. Jablonsky will have a fine stock in lily plants as usual. He is at pres- ent not cutting very heavy in carna- tions. The Mullanphy Florists have a fine display of imported shamrocks in their windows which attract much atten- tion. Ant. C. Zvolanek, of Bound Brook, N. J., and Lompoc, Calif., spent a few days here taking orders for sweet pea seed. White carnations are on the up grade, owing to the demand for dye- ing purposes for St. Patrick's day. Ostertag Bros, will be busy all week at the "Made in St. Louis" exhibition, at the Coliseum. F. H. Weber's windows are very at- tractive with a fine display of plants and cut flowers. Special sales of carnations and sweet peas in all the downtown stores took place recently. Julius Dilloff was with us and re- ported trade good. W. F. 19^5- The American Florist. 449 EASTER PLANTS Never before have we had such a largre stock of bloomine plants for Easter as we have this year. We are devoting more space year after year to blooming plants, but always find a ready market for the plants that we grow and sell at such very reasonable prices. When ordering, kindly give us complete shipping instructions. Use care in this and save yourself and ourselves needless expense and troable. How do you want your stock, in pots or out of pots? We cannot assume liability for plants shipped by freight. If you telephone plant order, kindly call up Lincoln 140— our Greenhouses. BABY RAMBLER. This plant and its variations below is the best Easter Plant, excellent condition. 40c, 50c and 75C each. BABY TAUSENDSCHOEN. Pink Baby Rambler. Very pretty delicate light pink color. 40c, 50c and 75c each. ERNA TESCHENDORFF. ■ Dark Reur assortment of colors is coiDplete. $1.00 $1.25, $1.50, ami $2.00 each. Specimens $6 00 each. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 450 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Easter Lilies Large fancy flowers at 8c, 10c, 124c each. Roses Select stock. Large heads, fine stems and clean, healthy foliage. Killamey, White Killamey, Killarney Brilliant, 4c, 6c and 8c each. Extra select, billed accordingly. DAISIES (White) Fancy, 75c per 100. Greens of all kinds at moderate prices. Carnations Large fancy flowers on long, stifi stems, at 3c, 4c, 5c and 6c each. SWEET PEAS Fancy stock in assorted colors, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. DAFFODILS--JONQUILS--TULIPS Choice stock at 2c, 3c and 4c. We have taken over the entire Cut Flower business of the CHICAGO CARNATION CO. and are now conducting it under our own name. A,T. PYFER & CO,; 30 E. Randolph St., ^\,H'S^. Chicago, III. AMPLE SUPPLY ~ ROSES-CARNATIONS FOR EASTER Exceptionally Fine Quality in All the Best Leading Varieties. LILIES--FREESIAS Daisies —Narcissus Poeticus — Forget-me-nots — Calendulas -- Etc. You need this stock for your Easter trade; so place your order here as earlv as possible. Give us a trial. You will gain by it. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., "2S3r' Chicago 19^ 5- The American Florist. 451 Easier Plants The finest lot of pot grown Roses, Hydrangeas, Azaleas and Lilies that you ever had the opportunity to buy at such reasonable prices. Order today. EASTER LILIES IN POTS Average of 3 to 6 blooms to each plant, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 per 100 blooms. Baby Ramblers $4.00 to $6.00 per dozen Flower of Fairfield $6.00 to $9.00 per dozen Hydrangea Otaksa 5 inch, 3 to 4 heads 50c each 6 inch, 6 heads 75c each 7 inch specimens $1.25 each 910 inch, extra fine specimens $3.00 to $4.00 each French Hydrangeas, pink, 3 to 5 heads 75c each Hyacinths 4 in a pot, pink, blue and white, 12V2c ea.^ Pink Tulips in Pans 4 in., 3 in a pan; 5 in., 6 in a pan; 6 in., 9 in a pan; 7 in., 12 in a pan; 8 in., 15 in a pan, 3c per bloom. COUronne d' Or, double yellow, 4 in. only, 3c per bloom. Double red and double yellow Tulips, 3c per bloom. Daffodils 4 in. to 8 in., 2c per flower. Lilac Bushes, $1.50 each. Sucubas Japonica 15 in., 60c ea.; 2 ft., $1.00 to $1.25 ea. Laurus Cerasus, 75c to $1.00 each. BOXWOODS EASTER LILY. RAMBLER ROSE. Bushes, 10 in 26c, $3.00 per doz. Bushes, l2-in 30c, B.60perdoz. Bushes, 12-in. extra heavy, lO-in.wide, 40c, $4.80 per doz. Bushes, 15-in 50c, $6.00 per doz Bushes, 18-in $1.00 each Bushes, 24-in 1.26 each Pyramids. 30-in 2.00 each Pyramids, 36-in 3 00 each Pyramids, S^-lt 3.50 each Pyramids, 4-ft 4.00 each Pyramids, 5-ft 6.00 each Pyramids, 6-ft 12.00 each Standards, 2-ft. stem, 12-16-in. crown, $2.00 Globe, 24-in $6.00 each vg g^ ■i/l.fl.Xl. %^t* -L. D. PHONE. GRACELAND 1112- InC Geo. nlUDO lOlO. 737^39 u^w^^m n. 452 The American Florist. Mar. 20, EASTER LILIES We Advise Booking Easter Orders Early. One of our best growers makes a specialty of forcing Lilies for Easter and has year after year produced the best Lilies offered in this market. This season the stock is looking even better than usual and for Easter we shall have a big supply PINE CUT BLOOMS At $8.00 $10.00 $12.50 $15.00 per 100. 35,000 Pot Lilies for Cliicago delivery only, at 8c, iOc and 12'2C per flower. Order now. 'Wo ^Iso Offer a choice and complete stock of all seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. Give us your order at an early date and we will charge you for same at the prevailing market prices on day of shipment. American Beauties Roses-All varieties Carnations-Best varieties $2.00 to $6.00 per dozen. $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Sweet Peas Daisies Valley Violets-Single and double 75c to $1.50 per 100. $1.00 to $L'.00 per 100. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. 50c to $1.00 per 100. Callas Gardenias Tulips-Jonquils-Daffodils $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN 162 N. Wabash Ave., Phone central 6269 CHICAGO Attention==New England Trade EASTER LILIES LILIUM QIQAN'rEUM In crates of 25 plants ready for shipment Price, $12.00 per 100 PLACE ORDER EARLY Choice assortment of Azaleas, Crimson Ramblers, Spiraeas, Genistas, Hydrangeas, Hybrid Roses, Cut Flowers, Novelties, and Florists' Supplies. WELCH BROS. CO., BOSTON, MASS. 226 DEVONSHIRE STREET 19^5- The American Florist. 453 iiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiniiiinii^ BIG SUPPLY OF FOR EASTER You Can Get What You Want Here In I American Beauties Mrs. Ciias. Russell I IVflilady Siiawyer Richmond Kiiiarney White Kiilarney Sunburst IVIy Maryland Mrs. Aaron Ward I Our prices for Easter this year are very reasonable when the exceptionally fine quality of I the roses that we are offering is considered. Send us your order as early as possible and i we will see to it that you will be taken care of right. Reinberg quality means the best. I CARNATIONS I Plenty of Red, White and Pink for everybody at $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Order Today. I 'Also Fancy Lilies, Sweet Peas, Valley, Violets and Complete Line of Greens. — Easter Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems t6 00 48-inch stems 5 00 36-inch stems 4 00 30-inch stems 3 00 24-inch stems 2 50 2i'-inch stems 2 00 15-inch stems 1 50 Short $0 76 to 1 00 Rtchmond Kiilarney White Kiilarney .".. My Maryland Sunburst Wards Milady Stiawyer Extra select $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium $5 00 to 6 00 Short 4 00 MRS. CHAS. Specials.. Select Medium . Short .... RUSSELL ROSES, our selection Carnations, fancy Select.... Good grade Harrisii $12 60 to Valley 3 00 to Per doz. $B 00 2 60 $1 50 to 2 00 75 to 1 00 Per 100 $4 00 5 GO Violets. Sweet Peas Adtantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $3 00 75 to 75 to 4 00 3 00 15 00 4 (lO 1 00 1 50 1 00 35 2,000,000 Feet of IVfodern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiniinnininniniiiHiinimiiiiiiiiiiinniiiniiiiiniiiiinirMiiiiriiiiiiniiiniiMiniiiMniHiiii(MiiiMiiniiiiiiiiMn S Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Bul^arie, Pink and White Killarney, Rhea Reid and Rich- m6ndS. Graded in specials, good lengths, medium and short stems. All skillfully grown, even in quality and carefully handled. A choice cut of long and short stems. Not many medium lengths are now being cut. Carnations A fine supply of very fancy quality pink, white and our extra fancy red Belle WaShburn. Easter Lilies Our cut Lilies are the choicest coming into this market — stems 3 to 4 feet long — large, fancy flowers. $12.00 per 100; $2,00 per dozen. Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Valley and Greens- large supply constantly on hand. Lily Plants Gi^anteumS. These were grown especially for plant sale and are all strong and sturdy in their growth, averaging 24 to 30 inches high and from three to six blooms per plant. Price, 10c per bud. Sweet Peas A full crop now being cut of Zvolanek's celebrated orchid flowering peas. These sell according to length of stem and coloring. $1 00 to $2.00 per lOO. Tulips, all colors, single and double. PRICE LIST- BEAUTIES. Per doz. Extra long specials $5.0o 30 to 36 in. stems 4.0o 21 in. stems 3.00 15 to 20 in. stems $1.50 to 2.00 Shorter lengths 75 to 1.00 Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Bulgarie, Rhea Reid. Per loo Specials, extra long stems $12.00 Good length 10.00 Medium length stems 8.00 Short length stems $5.00 to 6.00 Richmond, Pink Killarney, White Killarney. Long stems 8.00 to 10.00 Medium stems 6.00 to 7.00 Short stems 4.00 to 5.00 Pink and White Killarney. 30 to 36 inch stems Roses, our selection of 100 or more Per 100 $12.00 4.00 Carnations. Red, extra fancy Belle Washburn White, fancy Pink, fancy , ". Easter Lilies, cut with stems two to four feet long, and extra choice flowers Lily Plants, Giganteum, 24 to 30 inches 10c per bud. Tulips, all colors, single and double $2.00 to Jonquils and Paper Whites Sweet Peas, according to quality 1.00 to Lily of the Valley 3.00 to Asparagus and Sprengeri Sprays 2.00 to Galax, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 Choice Eastern Ferns per 1000, 2.50 5.00 5.00 4.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Greenhouses: Hinsdale, ni., and Greggs Station, ni. 462 The American Florist. Mar. 20, L. D. Phone Lnr;hM«176 K.Mic^^8J^ Av^. ^ CKice\.^o ROSES-CAftNATIONS-LILIES FOR EASTER You can get everything you want in seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens here at all times, and especially at Easter; so why not give us a trial this year. DO IT NOW. EASTER PRICE BEAUTIES Killarney, special. .perdoz., $4 00 to $6 00 Per 100 $12 00 ROSES. fancy $8 CO to 10 00 good 5 OOto 6 00 White Killarney, special 12 00 fancy 8 OOto 10 00 good 5 OOto 6 00 Richmond, special 12 00 fancy 8 OOto 10 00 good 5 OOto 6 00 Ward, special 12 00 ■■ fancy 8 00 to 10 00 •• good 5 OOto 6 00 Sunburst, special 12 00 fancy 8 00 to 10 00 good 5 OOto 6 00 Milady, special 12 00 fancy 8 00 to 10 CO good 5 OOto 6 00 LIST -Effective March 29. ROSES Shawyer, special fancy $8 OOto good 5 OOto Killarney Queen, special fancy 8 OOto good 5 OOto Per 100 $12 00 10 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 6 00 4 00 Roses, our selection ORCHIDS. Cattleyas per doz., 4 00 to 6 00 CARNATIONS. Carnations 3 OOto 4 00 special fancy 5 00 splits •■■• 2 00 EASTER LILIES. Select $12 50 to $15 00 Shorter 10 00 Cai MISCELLANEOUS. Per ICO as $12 50 to $15 00 Valley 3 00 to Sweet Peas 75 to Tulips 300to Daffodils 3 OOto Jonquils 3 00 to Violets, single and double 50 to Freesias 3 OOto GREENS. Asp. Plumosus per string, Asp. Plumosus Sprays. ..bunch, Sprengeri per bunch, Adiantum per 100, Smi lax. choice per doz., 1 50 to Fancy Ferns per 1000. Galax Leaves per 1(00, Boxwood .per lb. 25c; £0-lb.case. Pussy Willow per bunch. 35 to 35 to 35 to Our stock is the aggregate output of approximately 75 expert growers, thereby insuring our customers a selection and a variety of the finest product only. We endeavor to give satisfaction as to Quality- Service -Price and respectfully solicit your patronage. 4 00 1 50 4 00 4 00 4 00 1 00 4 CO $0 50 50 50 1 00 2 00 3 00 1 00 7 So 5o The Peter Reinberg store force, ac- companied by Mr. Leake of Belvidere, visited the Reinberg greenhouses on Sunday, March 14, to get an idea of what the cut will be for Easter. Every- thing appears to be in good condition, and with the exception of American Beauty roses, everything will be in better supply than last year. Seven large houses have just been planted to the new rose, Mrs. Chas. Russell, which will replace the American Beauty to a great extent at this mam- moth establishment. Percy Jones is supplying his trade with some of the finest tulips of the season. This firm is making prepara- tions for a banner Easter trade and Manager Van Gelder and his able force of assistants have every reason to be- lieve that it is going to be if busi- ness is any way at all brisk, for they have a large supply of fancy .stock to do it with. Wietor Bros, expect to enjoy a big Easter trade this year, for they will have a big supply of roses and carna- tions and inquiries regarding stock for this occasion are arriving in good num- bers each day. The shipping trade promises to be exceptionally bri.sk and if the weather conditions are favora- ble the local demand will be as good as formerly. Joe Einweck of the Ba.ssett & Wash- burn force, and his brother, Tony Einweck, of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., were called home from work on Sat- urday, March 13, by the sudden death of their father. Both of the men are popular in the local market and have the sympathy of the trade in their re- cent bereavement. Bassett & Washburn are showing fancy cut lilies in good supply and will have a large quantity to offer their trade at Easter in addition to their usual fine line of roses and carnations. Bulbous stock is seen in large quanti- ties at their store, with fancy tulips the principal offering. Joe Sehuler of Hoopeston was in the city on Monday, March 15, when he placed an order with a local manufac- turer for another large American Beauty house. He favored A. L. Vaughan & Co. with a call and made definite arrangements with them to handle his entire output. Erne & Klingel have had a brisk de- mand right along for fancy smilax, which they are handling in quantity. This hustling firm will soon celebrate its third birthday according to the ju- nior member of the firm, who says that the business is just as old as the Klingel twins. John Kruchten has booked several large orders for lilies, both cut blooms and pot plants, for Easter, but will make city deliveries only on the latter. Gardenias are more plentiful at this store now and will be in good supply for several ^veeks to come. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can., arrived here on March ].5 to remain until nftrr Easter. Ho is president of the new firm of A. T. Pyfer & Co., which has taken over tlie entire cut flower business of the old Chicago Car- nation Co. Sidney Buchbinder left this week for Des Moines, la., to superintend the in- stallation of the new set of store fix- tures, including a Buchbinder refrig- erator that Buchbinder Bros, built to equip the new U. L. Crawford store. F. J. Munzing is doing a nice business at ClOl Broadway, and it would not be at all surprising to liear that he is go- ing to add several houses to his range this summer. James Novak is at Tucson, Ariz., where he expects to locate permanent- ly, according to Mrs. Novak, who will leave with the family to join him in a few weeks. Paul Klingsporn says that Chicago Flower Growers' Association is now re- ceiving stock from at least 75 growers, which means a splendid variety to se- lect from. George Willens of tlie Willens Con- struction Co. has returned from De- troit, Mich., where he has completed his contract with Henry Ford of that city. John M. Kunesch, who opened a store at G.S28 South Racine avenue sev- eral montlis ago, is well pleased with the business that he has enjoyed so far. Elmer Sigwalt of Arlington Heights, a stockholder in the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, is all smiles over the arrival of a baby boy. ig^s- The American Florist, H. VAN GELDER, Pres. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO 463 L. M. JONES, Secy. Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty EASTER PRICES EASTER LILIES. Cut Easter Lilies $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen Cut Easter Lilies $12.50 to $15.00 per 100 Cut Easter Lilies $100 per 1,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz. Specials $6.00 36-inch stems 5.00 30-inch stems 4.00 24-inch stems 3.00 20-inch stems 2.00 iS-inch stems 1.50 Short stems 1.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY AND MY MARYLAND ROSES. Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good Short $4.00 to 6.00 NEW ROSES. MRS. GEO. SHAWYER, MRS. AARON WARD, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, SUNBURST, BULGARIA AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good Short 6.00 CARNATIONS. Fancy $5.00 Firsts 4.00 Commons . . , 3.00 ORCHIDS. • Cattleyas per dozen $4.00 to $6.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Callas per dozen, $2.00. . . .$12.00 to $15.00 Jonquils 3.00 Daffodils 3.00 Tulips 3.00 to 4.00 Spanish Iris 6.00 to 8.00 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Violets, double .75 Violets, single 75 to 1.00 Sweet Peas 75 to 1.50 DECORATIVE. Adiantum 75 to $1.00 Smilax per dozen, $1.50 to $2.00 Sprengeri Plumosus Sprays 2.00 to 4.00 Plumosus Strings each, 60c Extra long Green and Bronze Leucothoe .75 Extra long Green and Bronze Leucothoe per 1,000, $4.00 to $6.00 Ferns per 1,000, $2.50 Galax per 1,000, $1.00 ; per case, $7.50 YOU CANNOT buy our quality of Flowers elsewhere at a lower Price, and YOU CANNOT buy our quality of service elsewhere AT ANY PRICE. Very truly yours. PERCY JONES. 464 The American Florist. Mar. 20, W. W. Adams, 1021 Rush street, suspected something was wrong when he received a telephone order on Sunday, March 14, for $3 worth of flowers, to be delivered at 1029 North La Salle street. The man who tele- phoned said he was Dr. Ray E. Barde- man, Jr., and asked that the messenger also be given $17 change, since he in- tended to pay for the flowers with a $20 check. The clerk sent the flowers and the $17. He also notified the police. Detectives waited until the transaction was completed, then arrest- ed "Dr. Bardeman." He proved to be Ray Hamilton, 29 years old. He was identified by eight other victims of similar swindles. Hamilton, the police say, has confessed. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a large supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses and will have a good crop for Easter. At the Morton Grove green- houses the lilies are coming along nice- ly and new orders are being booked for pot plants every day. The supply of lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas and other flowering plants is larger than ever this year, but a cleanup in all lines can be expected. In the supply depart- ment business is steadily improving and advance orders for Easter are most en- couraging. C. B. Arnold will hereafter devote more of his time to the florist trade at the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. at 16, 18. 20 and 22 South Peoria street, and will endeavor to furnish even better service than in the past. This firm has a large number of basket containers ready for delivery which can be used to good advantage to avoid breakage and bruising on Easter deliveries. They can be folded up on the return trip and used again on other deliveries. J. A. Sikuta says that the write-up that Frank M. Ross, Philadelphia, Pa., received in the retail department of THE American Florist last week was a most interesting one and that the eastern flori.st has the right idea of conducting a retail store. Several other local florists expressed themselves likewise, which reminds the writer of what George Wienhoeber said a few days ago and that is, it is volume In- stead of class that counts. Mrs. E. C. Kohout, wife of Joseph Kohout of Libertyville, underwent a very serious operation at her home last week and is now resting very comfort- ably. Dr. Blouke of this city and Dr. Beebe of Antioch performed the opera- THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS FOR EASTER SWEET PEAS AND LILIES The Sweet Peas we are offering are without question the cream of the market, with large flowers on fioe long stems in all the desired colors. You should have some of these for your customers at Easter. Finest flowers to be had for corsage work. Our Lilies are also exceptionally fine and we have just what you want at prices that are right. Plenty for everyone— so order here. ROSES AND CARNATIONS All the best old and new varieties in both, in large supply for Easter. Supreme quality stock is what you get when you buy here, aud tor tlie same prices that you pay if you order else- where. Just tell us what you want and we will see that you s Fhiladelfhia, March 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 60 00@75 00 first 15 00@25 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00015 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 •' White Killarney 3 00@10 00 •• Liberty 5 00015 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 00 " Bulgaria 6 00010 00 " Sunburst 6 00012 00 CarnatioDS 3 00© 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00050 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 1 00© 2 00 Violets 75© 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00012 00 Mignonette 3 00© 5 00 Asparagus perbunch. 50 Pittsburgh, March 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00 fancy 25 00 extra 15 00 No.l 8 00 • Killarney 3 00© 8 00 '• My Maryland 3 000 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00© 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 000 6 00 Sweetheart 2 00© 3 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Sweet Peas 75© 1 00 Violets 50@ 75 White Lilac perbunch, 75 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays perbunch. 35©40 tare, but on a much larger scale. C. C. Pollworth says that the demand for carnations was very brisk the past week. Gust Rusch & Co. are handling a nice supply of stock and getting every- thing in readiness for Easter. A fine supply of the pretty pink rose, Mrs. George Shawyer, is now included in the daily shipments. Albert Loeffler, of Watertown, is con- RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply yom wants. If it is on the market we cao ftirnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. 0. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. MlLWAUKEK, March 17. Roses, Beauty, perdoz., 2 00© 4 00 " Killarney and W. Killarney 4 Ward. Sunburst 4 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 Richmond 3 Carnations 2 Lilies per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c @75c Sweet Peas Valley 2 Violets Tulips. Freesia 2 Daffodils, Trumpets 2 Romans. Paper Whites 2 Per 100 00@10 00 00@10 00 00©25 00 00010 00 000 4 00 75© 2 00 00© 4 00 50e 1 00 (0© 3 00 0C# 3 00 00© 3 00 signing some very fancy sweet peas to Holton & Hunkel Co. Visitors : Carl Schultz. Menominee, Mich.; Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; E. J. Fancourt, representing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 470 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords C.S.cSbCo. NEW YORK CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., JUST RECEIVED:- Hohmann's Famous Lily of the Valley Pips Lilium Formosum, 7/9-in.,case of 250 bulbs, $15.00. Lilium Multiflorum, 7/9-in., case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. Lilium Giganteum, 7/9 in., case of 300 bulbs. $16.50. Per 1000, from $12.00 to $16.00 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK New York. TRADE IS QUIET. Business was rather quiet during the past week, with an increase in the sup- ply of stock. The weather has been fine and stock has been coming on fast. This is 'very noticeable in plants as well as cut flowers; many fine rose plants, rhododendrons and other plant stock being now on the market. At this writing there is quite a lively movement In white carnations on ac- count of the near approach of St. Pat- rick's day. American Beauty roses have not been very plentiful and the prices have remained fairly steady. The sup- ply of various pink and white roses is increasing. NOTES. A number of changes will soon take place in the wholesale district. Traend- ly & Schenck, it is stated, have taken a large store at 436 Sixth avenue, be- tween 26th and 27th streets. P. J. Smith will remove from his present lo- cation to 131 West 28th street, the store that Traendly & Schenck will va- cate. The changes of location by J. K. Allen and H. E. Froment have been previously noted. Very fine floral tributes were noted at the Elks' club house March 10 for the funeral of Max C. Anderson, a well- known manager of theaters. Fred. Lenz, of the staff of David Clarke's Sons, was in charge of the floral ar- rangements. The interesting feature for this week will be the flower show. The promo- ters have worked hard and it is to be hoped that their efforts will meet with success. The scores of the New York Florists' Bowling Club Thursday, March 11, were as follows : P. Jacobson 161 173 180 C. W. Scott • 176 170 160 H. C. Ricdel 174 160 177 A. J. Guttman 187 172 181 W. P. Ford 155 191 177 A. F. F. Boston. MABKET CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY. Business during the past week has been very good for the usual trade dur- ing Lent. Carnations are in short crop and sell quite readily at $2.50 to $3 per hundred. Roses sold fairly well also, the prices on the general run of commercial grades ranging from $2 to .$10 per hundred. Violets are very plentiful, and consequently bring very low prices, but with Easter in sight they are sure to raise in price. Sweet peas also are plentiful, and only high quality goods bring good figures. Mar- guerites are beginning to make them- selves a prominent factor at the mar- kets and are bringing good prices. Bul- bous stock is plentiful and does not sell extra well, although large quanti- ties are used. The plant trade is not very active just now, but the orders are coming in fast for Easter. NOTES. Violets and sweet peas are being shipped in large quantities by Wm. Sim of Cliftondale, Mass. He has just commenced to cut large Spencers from one of his houses, and they are unsur- passed by any peas coming to Boston. Since the resignation of Mr. Sprowl, his salesman, he has been marketing his own goods at his stall at the Bos- ton Co-operative Flower market. W. W. Edgar & Co., of Waverley, 1=] THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers Mass., are busy booking orders for the Easter business. They have a good crop of Easter lilies, azaleas, rambler roses, genistas, lilacs and hydrangeas. Magna Charta and Ulrich Brunner are the leading roses with them this sea- son. The body of Albert Scott, who dis- appeared from his home in West Rox- bury shortly before Thanksgiving, was found March 14 at Quincy. At the time of his disappearance he was said to have been in a highly nervous state that bordered on melancholia. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held their annual banquet at the Amer- ican House March 11. After the ban- quet there was an entertainment. The whole affair was very successful and a most enjoyable evening was expe- rienced by all that attended. The Budlong Rose Co., of Auburn, R. I., are cutting Very fine American Beauties. The foliage is exceptionally good and the stems run about six feet in length. They also are cutting good Taft, Hadley, Killarney Brilliant and Cardinal roses. W. R. Nicholson of Framingham has .some of the finest mignonette coming to Boston. It is a strain of his own that he has been improving for some years. His carnations and yellow mar- guerites are also coming along nicely. Sydney Hoffman has opened a new store at 194 Boylston street to take care of his Easter trade. He had the decorations for the spring opening at Filene's and Jordan Marsh Co.'s de- partment stores. John McFarland, of North Easton, Mass., is cutting very fine gardenias, freesias and lily of the valley. He has 7,000 Easter lily plants in fine condi- tion for the Easter trade. J. Foote, of Reading, Mas§., has rather a novelty in pot and cut schizan- thus. He is testing out its selling qual- ities this year, and so far is well pleased with the results. F. L. W. Albany, N. Y. One of the largest meetings held by the Albany Florists' club in some time was that for the present month. The announcement at the February meet- ing that growers would be asked to make exhibits had much to do with it. The result was shown along the north side of the meeting room, where a table four feet by 50 feet was covered with an array of blooms that showed the zeal of some of the growers to let the local trade know what they are doing. The list of exhibitors included : S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel- phia, Pa. — New pink seedling carna- tion, Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst, grown bv C. Akehurst & Son, White Marsh, Md. Carnation Alice Coombs as grown by A. Roper, also Carnation Morning Glow, Spencer sweet peas, cattleyas, cornflowers, and white lilacs. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. — striking double variety. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Commission norlst 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Sqnare. I wish to assure my friends throughout thi country that all orders to be shipped, will receivt my personal attention. Choicest stock in America, WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 — White Carnation Matchless; Lilium formosum. Welch Brothers, Boston — Carnation Gorgeous; a fine cerise with stems of unusual length and strength. Roman J. Irwin, New York — Carna- tion Alice. A. S. Burnes, Spring Valley, N. Y. — Lilies of many varieties, especially speciosum. F. W. Velie, Rhinebeck, N. Y.— Single and double violets. Ansel D. Carpenter, Cohoes, N. Y. — Early white seedling snapdragon to b§ introduced in 1910. This exhibit at- tracted considerable attention on ac- count of the size of the flowers and length of stems. William Hannell, Watervliet, N. Y.^ Carnations Enchantress Supreme and Philadelphia; Pink Killarney, Sunburst and Hadley roses. Henry Hansen, Catskill, N. Y. — Primroses and cinerarias. Samuel Hanson, Troy, N. Y. — Pink and White Enchantress. Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie, N. Y. — Genistas. Fred Goldring, Slingerland, N. Y. — Azaleas and cyclamens. Fred Henkes, Newtonville, N. Y. — Azaleas, primroses, carnations, and fo- liage plants. Fred A. Danker, Albany, N. Y. — Cinerarias. A lengthy discussion was held on I9I5- The American Florist. 471 Established 1878 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers. Now prepared for Winter BDSiness. The celebrated HADLEY. MILADY and other roses. LILY OP THE VALLEY and other greenhouse stocks. Prompt returns and Satlslactlon Guaranteed. Open at 6 a.m. every mornine. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Sonare. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer «»""l iltliSSiS." 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly 5p Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. OrcUds, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Florists' Supplies THAT EXCEL. M. RICE CO. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. John J. Reynolds, Mgr. Phone Madison Sa.4490 HUGH H. NELSON Wholesale and Commission Florist 103 West 28th Street, NEW YORK the advisability of holding a flower show in the Albany Institute in No- vember. President F. R. Bilson named a committee of 11 with F. A. Danker as chairman to arrange the prelimin- aries for the show. E. P. Tracey made a report on the trip he took as a repre- sentative of the club at the meeting of tlie State Federation of Floral Clubs at Ithaca on February 10. Mr. Tracey was named on a committee of the fed- eration to increase the membership in the state body from the local clubs. Three applications received will be act- ed upon at the next meeting. R. D. Fort Smith, Arl£. The Electric Park Greenhouses have remodeled their store front and made some changes in the interior of their store, making quite an improvement. O. E. Carnes will make his entry in the florist business by taking charge of the store while Mr. Duey will con- tinue the management of the green- houses. Mr. Carnes was formerly in the oil business. Brockman's Flower Shop has in- stalled automobile delivery to take care of its increasing business. Several other florists are preparing to do the same. Mrs. George Rye is in the lead to win an automobile in a newspaper contest. J. F. Johnson & Co. are building a new greenhouse. C. J. B. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ''Issa'sas Mad. sa. 133 W. 28th St., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMeHo¥crMM'lteU New York, March 17. FerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00@W tO extra and fancy ... 15 y0@20 OU No. 1 and No. 2... 5 00@10 00 ■ ■ Alice Stanley 5 O0@lO 00 " Piinced'Arenberg, special. 8 00@10 00 Francis Scott Key, special. 8 OO&IO 00 Mrs. Geo.Shawyer.special 5 Olfgj 8 00 extra... 3 00@ 4 00 ■' N0.I&N0.2 1 00@ 3 00 White Killarney. special... 6 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 8 00 No.landNo. 2.. 1 00® 3 00 Queen, special.. 5 00a» 8 00 Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond, special 1 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 200@600 Milady, special 2 00@ 8 00 " J L. Mock 3 00@10 00 " Hadley 3 00@25 00 " Ophelia 3 00@12 00 Mrs, Cbas. Russell 2 00@12 00 Carnations 3 00@ 4 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades. 15 00@20 00 Jonquils 2 OOS 2 50 Lilies. LoDgiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 0001 6 00 Lily of the Valley SO® 2 00 Tulips 1 00® 2 00 Violets 10@ 35 Gardenias per doz.. $1.00@$2.00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 500 75 Asparasrus Plumosus doz. bchs. 2 50 Smilax doz. strines. 1 25@ 2 00 Paper White Narcissus.do2.,$l50(S)$2.00 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 35@ .50 " Spencer type. 100 flowers. ..50@1.00 White Lilac per bunch, 50@ 75 United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City Phones; Madison Square 594-4422, We solicit consignments of cut flowersof all kinds Books open for inspection. GEORGE J. POLTKRANAS, Manager. Lincoln, Ii,l. — Gullett & Sons, whole- sale and retail florists, according to a Decatur newspaper, of March 4, have awarded a contract to the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, for the build- ing of three houses, 60x500 feet, and two houses, 2(5x415 feet, at the whole- sale plant east of town. Adolph Niel- son, formerly of Chicago, is in charge I and the family has recently moved here. HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beanty Roses a specialty. Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK GUY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Squarei Mention the American Florist when writing. WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Eveiywherc Prompt and satisfactory. CoDsisraments lolicite^ N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coof an Bldff., 6th av. and W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisinK V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERaRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQDASB 1519-5893 1 19 West Z8th Street NEW YORK George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing. JM:. O. P^or•ci 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Sonare Ik Uneil SUpnr ui Rmeirci tl fntk (k Flowers t# A complete assortment of the best in tht market can always be relied upon. -. WHOLESALE A rLORI5Ti> Co'nsicSnments 3ohc/red Pbone Madison 5q. 4490 Consig^nments Solicited Alfred A. Fischer WHOLESALE FLORIST 103 West 28tl> Street. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. 472 The American Florist, Mai'. 20, YOU get both quality and style in SEFTON FLOWER BOXES, at no greater cost. There's no better advertisement than a smart, distinctive package; we insure this for you with the right materials, finished in handsome, non-fading shades. You ought to have our Catalog {illustrated in colors) also price list and samples; sent on request. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., ^^^c^bicago?iu.""' San Francisco. LENTEN LULL CAUSES LOW PRICES. Business has been pretty dull dur- ing the past few weeks, and as we are in the middle of the Lenten season, there seems to be slight prospects of improvement for some weeks to come. There is plenty of stock of nearly every thing in the cut flower line to go around, and as a consequence, prices on nearly every thing have dropped considerably. Carnations are much lower than for a long time and the same is true of roses. Violets are still in great abundance and bringing very low figures. Bulbous stock of all kinds can be had in any quantity, and the prices they are bringing are any- thing but remunerative to the grow- ers. Daffodils are about over, but there are plenty of other stock to fill the vacancy. Lily of the valley is in fairly good supply with steady prices prevailing. Freesias are about over for the season. Sweet peas are still scarce and very few of good quality are arriving, the common Earliest of All and white being the only two varieties in evidence. Orchids are very plenti- ful and the demand slow. There are plenty of lilies with little call as yet. Gardenias are none too plentiful, and the available supply is rapidly ab- sorbed. The trade in plants is nomi- nal and the same may be said to apply to everything in the green line. NOTES. The monthly meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was held Saturday evening, March 6. There was a very large attendance. The final plans for the spring show as pre- sented by the exhibition committee were adopted. A communication from the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica was read with reference to the fall show in the Palace of Horticulture. Definite action was posponed on mo- tion of Joseph Thompson. It seemed to be the sense of the meeting that this communication be referred to the Menlo Park Horticultural Society, which centers in the greatest chrysan- themum growing section in the west. Menlo Park and vicinity are so located that they can put chrysanthemums into this market and the whole Pacific coast weeks before other localities. We hope that Chas. W. Johnson of the Chrysanthemum Society of America will communicate with the secretary of the Monlo Park Horticultural So- ciety with a view of having the na- tional society represented at the expo- sition this fall. It is once in a life time to us westerners that an oppor- tunity like the present one offers itself, and the writer wi-shes that Mr. John- son place himself in communication with the secretary of the Menlo Park society and I can promise that the growers there will make thejr usual re- markable display of chrysanthemus, both standard varieties and novelties. The first flower show In connection with the exposition will be held under the auspices of the Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society In conjunction with J\^/mjQyrnxrQAj -4£3 PlynxoutK Ct Horrisoiv 4588 \^ CHICAQO the department of horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International exposi- tion at the Palace of Horticulture, ex- position grounds, March 19-21. H. Plath has been selected as manager, John R. Fotheringham, assistant man- ager, and Tom Taylor, secretary. The following very excellent exhibition committee has been selected : Dan MacRorie, Jos. Thompson, Thos. Tay- lor, Frank Pelicano, Eric James, A. J. Rossi, Pan Raymond, Donald Mc- Laren, Wm. Kettlewell. William Munro and John R. Fotheringham. The prizes for bulbous stock are varied and generous and the same can be said of plants. There is also to be a large display of cut flowers of bulb- ous stock. The last day will be de- voted to floral arrangements, for which very valuable cash prizes and medals are provided for the success- ful competitors. This show is attract- ing a great deal of attention among the growers and private gardeners in this city and vicinity, and with H. Plath as managing director, we may expect to see something out of the ordinary. Mr. Plath has managed many shows in this city, and every one of them have been great successes. We hope this one will eclipse all his former efforts. Frank G. Cuthbertson, secretary for the San Francisco exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society, has issued a supplement to the original schedule of the society for its exhibition June 4 at the Palace of Horticulture, as fol- lows : Open to gardeners and ama- teurs— Prizes donated by G. A. Denni- son, chief of horticulture — Best dis- play of sweet peas, arranged on tables, 3 ft. X 0 ft.; first prize, $25. John Bodger & Sons Co. prize, open to ama- teurs and private gardeners for two distinct varieties of Spencers; first prize, $15; second, $.5. The Gar- den Magazine offer their handsome gold medal to the person or firm win- ning the most points at the exposi- tion. President Lester L. Morse of the American Sweet Pea Society has offered a handsome silver cup valued at $50 for the most original floral design made out of sweet peas. The Na- tional Sweet Pea Society of Great Britain offers three medals for the best trade display by seedsmen or seed growers. The first prize is a gold medal, second silver gilt medal and third is a silver medal. Mr. Cuthbert- son expects many more prominent premiums to be offered as the season progresses. The exhibition committee of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society have decided to hold their spring flower show May 20. The show is to last for one day and evening. Owing to the fact that the fair will be holding many shows this spring it was not thought advisable to have a flower show lasting more than one day. John W. Daly will be in charge of the show, and that means that it is going to be a good one. John Aitken has been appointed chief landscape engineer of the Jacob Stern estate at Menlo Park. Jack is a very competent and popular member of the craft and has the best wishes of all for his success. M. H. Ebel and wife of Sacramento have been visitors during the week, taking in the Vanderbilt cup races. G. N. Hartford, Conn. John Coombs is just getting around again after being confined to the house nearly all winter by sickness. Friday, March 12 was carnation night at the Horticultural Society meeting. Trade conditions are very satisfac- tory, stock of all kinds being plentiful. J. F. C. Centralia, Kan.— Mrs J. R. Hount has taken the local agency for Man- gel.sdorf Bros. Co., florists. Atchison. Kan. 19^5- The American Florist. 473 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tbc firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. EstabUsbed In 18S7. ^mM. ntuusT 739 Bncklngham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceluid 1112. Send ni yonr retail ordera. MTX HAVS THE BEST FACUITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing. F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST 6 a KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing. Minneapolis, Minn. WHiTTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED. Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist wnen writing. Wastiington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street* Mention the American Florist when writing. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA, Members of The Florist Telerraph DeiiTery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY GO. THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 140 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnat St.. Des Moines, la. LarEeat and most centrally located store in the city. All orders elven prompt attention. Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital ?iven special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The FloriBts' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER^S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing. Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing. Seattle, Washington. Hollywood Gardens Flowers for all Occasions. 1536 Second Avenue. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PROVIDENCE, R.I. * >nd>ll T. J. JOHNSTON S CO. NEW ENGUND POIKTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Atention the A7nerican Florist when 'xriting. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded lo •*• any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Ordei s transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship? or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all ordr s from onknown correspondents. Cable address; Albxconnkll. Western Union Code. New Yorlt. Wasiiington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORLA. Young & Nugent - Telephone 206S-20ea Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To oat-of-towD florists We arc In the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditotium Aioei. CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph DelivcrT. 3fention the American Florist when writinff. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and la W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established ID 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rirerdale. Mention the American Florist when writing. 474 The American Florist. Mar. 20. DESKiNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by nrivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad> dres4, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olsoo, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largrest Store in America: the largest stock: the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Memhers Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. rresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries cbronghont the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNTLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CARErtn. ATTENTION TO ALL ORDIRS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 68th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Nonbcrt of the Florists' Telesnph DdirsT. umana, MeD. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, t&IS FnmiTm St tklethones 1419 rarnvm ai. ,501 and l 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floi-al Go., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. Arctiias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta. Ga. Banmer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bauscher, John, Freeport. 111. Begerow's, Newark, N, J. Blackistoue, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester. Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitme.ver's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington, Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dulutn Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln. Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham. A., & Son, Cleveland, 0. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co.. Nashville. Tenn. Keller's Sons. J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, P. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kerr Floral Co.. Robt. C, Houston. Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co.. Dallas, Tex. Lange. A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Matthews, the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J, E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Piuil, Minn. McConnell. Ales.. New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans, La. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer. Florist, New York. Newell. A.. Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Kock, Ark. Palmer. W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo, Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co.. Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Renter's. Westerly, R, I. Rock, Wm. L.. Flower Co.. Kansas City. Rye. George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist. 2221 W. Madison St.. Cbgo, Sibling, Max, 22 W. 59th St.. New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Song, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, .T. H.. Washington. D. 0. Smith Co.. A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids. Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M.. New York. Walker Co., The F., Ix>ul8Vllle, Ky. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Welland. M., Evanston. 111. Whittod Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Wlttbold, r,., Co., 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago, Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Los .\ngeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Micti. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid 6ratiot Aveiiuss. Artistic Desi|E:ns. High Grade Cot Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Panl, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. Both Long Distance Phones. Orders taken for FLOWZRS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. WASfllNfiTON D. C. CUDE BR0S.CO FLORISTS iiur ST.NW Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass*n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders GIvBB Prompt and Careful Attention Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. The Park J. A. VALENTINK. f^iOrai wO* President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. I9I5- The American Florist. 475 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deUvered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M, Kellogg Flower 6t Plant Co. 1122 Grand Atc. will fill all orden for Cut KanS3S City ind Flowera. Funeral Designs Oi..«..l ilill U. Wedding and Birthday Gifts, neasaninill, mo. that mav be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, biianlisbed 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing. New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Deliverv Association Mention the American Florist when writing. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANID) EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. Washington, D. C. Telephone 2656 Established 1880 14 th and H. Street. JOHN BAUSCHER, Freeport, 111. 100,000 Square Feet of Glass. All Orders Receiye Careful Attention and Prompt Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB WHOLISALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Tele^taoh Delivery. M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland. Propiietor. 602 Davis Street. EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. 1'.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 I'eaclitree. Boston — Tbos. F. Galvin. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 44iJ Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. '61)4 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist. 2221 %V. .Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbokl Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Haidesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton. Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Kods. Duliith, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Diihith, Minn. — J. J. Leborlus. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith. Ark. — George Rye. Freeport. 111. — John Bauscher. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston. Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln. Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frev & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Ivouisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Ne^vark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newiirk. N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Orleans, La. — Mftairle Ridpre Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex MoConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York— Max Schllng. 22 W. 5f>th St. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich. Conn.— Renter's. Oklahoma City. Okla.— Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence. R. I. — T. J. .Tohnston & Co. Rofhester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rnckford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Ix)ul9. Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Ix>uis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Franrisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Taconia, Wa«b. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, C.-m. — Dunlnp's. 60 Ynnge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son, Vancouver. E. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. .\ve. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — .T. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Established 1849 New Yorkr David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75tli St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Pbones, 1552-1553 Colambiu Mention the American Florist when writing. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 334 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing. Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 211 W-ars. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, o. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co, Wilt fill your orders for desigcs and cut flowers lo NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Yonr Orders to the HOUSE or TLOWIRS. Ostertag Bros. ' The Largest Retail Supply House In the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. B> Y :r E> ® , Flowers or Design Work Delivered id Albany aod vicinitv oo teleerapbic order 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing. Toronto, Can. Canada's best kaowD and most reliable florist. Only the Best Dunlop's Se Yongo Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and Kuarsntee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing. THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbllt Hotel NEW YORK RflSTflN ^ ^^^^ street DUv I UH 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Rastern Points. Mention the /(mpriran F/*»ri.sf i* /k-ti mriting. 476 The American Florist. Mar. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by tb* firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Sendyourorders^o'Gliicago and Sub- orbs to All orden carefnlly filled under the sopervisioD of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member Floriiti' Telegrapb Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. R icbester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. Tae Largest Growers of Flowers In City. Little Rock, Aril. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 400 MAIN STREET. A 1 orders carefnlly filled and delivered to all parti of the city. Arkansas and the Sontbweat. Mention the Atnerican Florist v^lien writing. Toledo, O. Hrs. J. B. Freeman (Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Botta Phones, B27. Special attention to Mail and Telegrapb Order- Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivey. mention the American Florist when writing. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill IITU MIMM WearethecenteroftheBreat UULUIn, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. ■raiNK OF HEINL'S New York. MYER, FLORIST, '^*^'Zl'' Member of The Florists' Telesraph DeliTery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading riorUU KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists Teleeraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing C. n, IREY, Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing. G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, Ark Mention the American Florist when writing. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney Phone, Preston 160 DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON TEX S. W. K ANADY. IVIgr. "tH I Ull, I LA. Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States, LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas 69 MADISON AVKNUI LangFloral&NurseryCo., Write orwire headquartersfor flowers for Ti'xas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No (Uders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON, TORONTO CANADA'S LEADING FLORISTS F. T. D. Members 266 Yonge St. FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Teteerapb Delivery Au'n. PBILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARK E J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros* and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telesrapb orders. Resmlar trad, dlic 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Arciiias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notlu. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Tacoma, Wasli. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Micliigan. °'^"l^ei I'o'r 1"°'°"^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDfi Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Micti. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRXD HANNAH a SONS Will aU yooi orders for Desitma and Cat Flowers in Micbiian Roclcford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TeleSraph Delivery. ^9^5- The American Florist. 477 QUEEN or THE MARKET The Standard Early Flo«-ering Type White Dark Blue Dark Lilac Crimson Silvery Lilac Azure Blue Pink Scarlet Light Blue Flesh Any of Above per lb., $10.00; 14 oz. Mixed, All Colors Trade Pkt. 25c .10 10 THE KING SWEET PEAS Petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broader, those in the center being curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. Rose. Pink. Violet. ^Vhite. Each Vt. oz., 40c THE ROYAL The stems grow directly from the ground and not on side- shoots from the main stem like other varieties. Purple NEW ASTERMUM The plants are of strong upright growth with 12 to 15 strong stems 20 inches long, each carrying a flower of per- fect form. Snow AVhite, Rose Fink. Dark Lavender. Each of the above • ■ • • • Lavender Gem. The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted.......... Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular in shape, many five inches across, of a most delightful and pleasing rich shell pink •.• • • • ■ • Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has seemed to lack in intensity of color, but in this variety the blood red blossom is particularly bright Trade pkt. Oz. Eucbaotress Pink. It is a mid-season variety and the form of flower while loose, is com- pact. The inner petals are broad and fold in perfect circles, each petal overlapping The outer petals gradually lose this trait until they stand out straight from the center 25 -.50 Pink Beauty. Upright and sturdy growth, stems twenty inches long. Petals of flow- ers are incurved and a charming pink 35 3.50 Sensation. Bushy and branching plant about two feet high, flowers double and incurved, resembling a Dahlia, and the flower a lively cardinal red 25 2.50 SEMPLE'S BRANCHING Cinnabar Carmine Azure Blue Dark Red Daybreak Rose Pink Purple Crimson Deep Rose White White turning to pink Lavender Fiery Scarlet Seniple's Branching, Any of Above 10 Mixed. .\11 Colors 10 CREGO This flower is giant in size, many blossoms six inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties and are twisted and curled into a very fluffy ef- fect. AVhite. Shell Pink. Dark Pink. Lavender. Each of the above 25 Oz. .80 .60 1.50 .10 1.2 .25 2.50 .35 3.00 .25 2.50 .25 2.00 .80 .60 1.40 SPENCER VARIETIES WHITE Oz. King ^Vbite. Best white $0.60 AVhite Spencer J!5 PINK Countess Spencer. Clear pinl< 20 Ulnnclie Ferry. A giant type of Spencer form, with rose standard, and wings white suffused and tinted with light pink 20 Elfridn Pearson. Large pale pink (lower, the buds and young flowers having a distinct tint of buff 25 Florence Morse. Standard richly Hushed with a beautiful distinct sliade of pinlc; wings soft blush pink 20 Rosabelle. A very fine large rose- colored flower, giant size and a strong grower producing abund- ance'of sprays of fours (iO Hercules. A pale rosy flower of giant size CO Mrs. Cutlibertson. Standard rose pink, v/ings white 30 '4 lb. $2.00 .85 .70 .60 .85 .60 Lb. $8.00 .^.00 2.40 2.00 3.00 2.00 For Complete List of 2.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 1.00 4.00 Flower Seeds LAVENDER Oz. 14 Lb. Asta Ohn. A soft pinkish lavender self 20 .70 Florence Biightingale. Bluish laven- der 25 .85 Margaret Madison. A beautiful self- colored azure blue. A lovely shade .30 1.00 GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES AVHITE Dorothy Eckford. One of the best whites $0.10 $0.20 Nora Unwin. Giant white 10 PINK Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink 10 Lovely. Soft shell pink 10 Prima Donna, Soft pink 10 LAVENDER Frank Dolby. Largest and finest pale blue 15 Flora Norton. A very bright blue... .10 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender 10 see our "Spring Book For Florists." Lb. 2.60 3.00 4.00 .20 $0.60 .30 1.00 .30 1.00 .25 .90 .25 .85 .45 1.50 .25 .00 .25 .80 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Randolph Street. CHICAGO 478 The American Florist. Mar. 20, The Seed Trade 4 American Seed Trade Association Lester L. Morse, San Fnuicisco. Calif., President: .1. JI. Luptou, Jlaitituek-, L. 1., N. Y., First Vice-President; E. C. Unn^au. Philadelpliia. Pa., SeL-oud Vice-President: C. E. Kende), Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer: s. f. Willard, Jr.. Cleve and, O., Assistant Secretary. Thirty-TLird annual meeting. San Fran- cisco, Calif., .Inne 23-24. 1915. LiNNAEDS Allen writing from Floral Park, March 15, advises that Long Island cabbages for seed have kept very well so far this winter. Des Moines, Ia. — Chas. N. Page, of the Iowa Seed Co., who is spending the winter at Point Loma, Calif., re- ports his health much improved. S.\GINAW, Mich. — Bean growers and jobbers from all over the state will meet here March 23 and form the Michigan State Bean Growers' Associa- tion. American Seed Trade Association. SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION TRIP. The schedules, fares and itinerary ofBcially decided upon for the going trip to the seed trade convention at San Francisco, Calif., June 22-2-1 are presented herewith. President Morse hopes for a large attendance at this convention. The return journey may be made by each individual or group as he or they see fit, but it will be necessary to name the return route at the time of purchasing the tickets in order to secure the reduced rates. The trip to the Grand Canyon is $7.50 additional and if it is desired to re- turn by way of Portland, Ore., $17.50 will be the extra fare. The committee desires to hear from the members as soon as convenient and trusts that a large number will avail themselves of the Santa Fe special from Chicago as per itinerary. FARES AND EQUIPMENT. For this special train the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System will provide the following equipment which is a duplication of the Santa Fe California Limited : Observation Pull- man, compartment and drawing rooms as well as open sleepers, diner on Santa Fe lines for the trip, library club car. The railway fares are as follows going via one direct line, or as per itinerary and returning any other direct line. The return via Portland will be .$17.50 additional. The side trip, Williams to thp Grand Canyon and return is $7.50 additional. Chicago to San Francisco and return....? 62.50 New York (Standard Lines) 98.80 New York (Differential Lines) 94.30 Boston (Standard Lines) 103.70 Boston (Dillcrontial Lines) 97.70 Philadelpbia (Standard Lines) 95. 2n Philadelpliia (Differential Lines) 92.95 ITINERARY. Jane 12 Leave Chicago 8:05 P.M. June 13 Arrive Kansas City 8:46 A.M. Jnne 1.3 Leave Kansas City 9:00 A.M. June 14 Arrive Albuiiuerque 11:00 A.M. June 14 Leave Albuquerque 11:30 A.M. June 15 Arrive Grand Canyon 6:00 A.M. June \T> Leave Grand Canyon 7:40 P.M. June 16 Arrive Redlands, Cal. 1:00 P,M. June 16 Leave Redlands, Cal. 3:00 P.M. June 16 Arrive Riverside 4:00 P.M. June 10 Leave Riverside 11:00 P.M. June 17 Arrive San Diego 7:00 A.M. June 17 Leave Son Diego 11:59 P.M. June 18 Arrive Los Angeles 7:00 A.M. June 18 Leave Los Angeles 11:30 P.M. So.Pac June 19 Arrive Lompoc 8:00 A.M. June 19 Leave Lompoc 11:30 P.M. June 19 Arrive Occano 1:00 P.M. So.Pac. June 19 Leave Oceano 10:00 P.M. Jane 20 Arrive San Francisco 8:00 A.M. S. F. LRON.KRD. Chairman, B. L. PAGI5. W. S. WOODRUFF. FRANK LECKENBY, HENRY B. FISH, Transportation Committee. PuGET Sound Cabbage.— The heads passed through the winter in very fair condition and from present appear- ances the crop promises to be a nor- mal one. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade March 17 were as follows: Timothy, $5.00 to $6.75 per 100 pounds. — Chas. P. Guelf, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. is due to return March 18. C. Young & Sons Co., St. Louis, Mo. The C. Young & Sons Co., which has a store aijd conservatories covering an area of 60,000 square feet at Belt ave- nue between Waterman and Berlin avenues, and a store at 1406 Olive street, has begun its fiftieth year of existence in St. Louis. The business was established by Christopher Young, who came to St. Louis from Toronto, Canada, in November, 1865. His fam- ily included five sons who assisted him in a small gardening business. They Christopher Young. Fiiiuider C. Young & .Sons Seed and Plant C< St. Louis, Mo. started with three small greenhouses where their present West End estab- lishment is located, a part of St. Louis' most exclusive residence district. At that time the region was a forest and a few scattered farms. After the mar- ket for greenhouse products opened in the west and southwest, the Youngs began to advertise more extensively. They issued their first catalogue in the latter part of the seventies. Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Company Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Growers of High Grade SEED Gllroy, California The Late T. Lee Adams. As recorded in the seed trade depart- ment of THE Ameeican Florist last week, T. Lee Adanis, president of the T. Lee Adams Seed Co., one of the oldest seed firms in Kansas City, Mo., died at his home March 3, following a two years' illness. He was in his sixty- fifth year. Born in Waynesville, O.^ he removed to Kansas City in 1873,* and identified himself with the Turn- bull, Reynolds & Allen Seed Co., and in ISSl started in business for himself. He was prominently identified with both civic and religious interests of Kansas City, was a member of the Commercial, the Knife and Fork, and the Rotary clubs, and for 29 years had been a member of the congregation and a trustee of the First Presbyterian church. He is survived by a brother, David S. Adams, also a resident of Ka,nsas City. His life was a benediction to many, an example worthy of emulation, and the profusion of floral tributes in evi- dence at his bier testified to the feel- ings of profound sorrow that his death brought to a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held March 5, and the remains were taken to Waynesville, O. for burial. Non-Warranty Qause Decides Suit. Louisville, Kv. — Thomas Wallace sued Wood, Stubbs & Co. for $488.50, claiming the defendant company sold him the wrong kind of corn. This suit has been decided in favor of the defendants by a unanimous verdict of the jury, the defense being based on the non-warranty clause. New Y^ork. — The Harry A. Bunyard Co. has been incorporated, with a cap- ital stock of $25,000. Lincoln, Neb. — The Gunn Seed Co. opened for business at 219-221 South Tenth street, March 1, E. S. Gunn and E. A. Pegler proprietors. Mr. Gunn was formerly general manager of the Galloway Seed Co., at Waterloo, la.,, and previously, for 19 years, vice- president and manager of the retail and mail order department of the Gris- wold Seed Co. Mr. Pegler has been handling poultry stipplies for a num- ber of years here in connection with his wholesale pickle business. His poultry department has been turned over to the new firm and Mr. Pegler will now give all of his time to the pickle and vinegar trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Wholesale Growers of lite lollowino California Specialties only; ONION, lEHUCE. CARRO'. RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY, CELERY. ENOIVE. LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Write for 1915 Contracting Prices. ^9^5- The American Florist. 479 TlyE often have an overstock of popular seeds and bulbs which we are able to supply below the market. Ask us about it and watch for our column announcements. J.M.THORBURN&CO. In business since 1802 S3 Barclay Street, New York KENTIA SEED FORSTERIANA AND BELMOREANA New crop, fresh, good seeds. Case lots, 21.4 bushels per case. Write for prices and particulars. McHutchison & Co., The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, GrandiHoras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE ;EANS, write JOHN BODGER €c SONS CO.. Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growert of full lift of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing. Get Qnotatiom rrom LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale Farm. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. I BURPEE'S SEEDS f I Philadelphia | a Wholeeale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeoers. C Valley for taster CHICAGO MARKET BRAND Best Valley in existence, giving the best results all year round. $15.00 for 1000 4.50 for 250 $8.00 for 500 2.00 for 100 FLORIST MONEY MAKER BRAND Best Valley at moderate prices. $13.00 for 1000 $7.00 for 500 $4.00 for 250 H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison St., CHICAGO. Barnard's Lawn Mixtures Sell Rapidly and Afford a Good Profit to Dealers. P^fnPtnfll ft-T^Pll J^'^*"''^ *^ "*^* better seed for the makins of a luxuriant ■*• CI pd-UCH \J1 wwlL and permiinent lawn. This is our standard mixture. same as sold by us for years to leadin*^ parks, private est;ites, golf and link srounds, etc. Put up in V?-\b. and Mb, cartons; also in 5,7and 14-lb. cloth bags Price, in cartons, per lb.. 18c: in bulk, I7c. Retail price, lb., 30c. /^l«^J£ip IVIixtlll'6 ■^ ^^^^- well balanced mixture which we do not hesi in cartons, per 1 tate to recommend. Same containers as above. Price. 3c; in bulb, 13c. Retail price, lb., 35c. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., SEEDSMEN, 231-235 W. HaduoD Street. CHICAGO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Extra fine qualities. New crop. Danish and German. Ask for quotations. LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds anu au uarucn aecus ^^ ^^ LEONARDjfLoo CO. 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write lor Prices Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting ONION SETS. SchOder Bros./n'iT=^ Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cncomber, Mask and Watermelon; Pompkin and Sonasb. FREMONT NEBRASKA 480 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Spring Bulbs For Counter Trade BEGONIAS Tuberons Rooted. Single Separate Per 100 Per 1000 Colors $2.50 $20.00 Single Mixed Colors 2.00 18.00 Double Separate Colors 3.50 30.00 Double Mixed Colors 3.00 28.00 TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6 inch $10.00 Medium Size, :!-4 inch 5.00 Cold Storage Lilies No. in case Per case Giganteum, 7-9-in 300 $16.00 Giganteum, 8-10-in 225 16.00 Giganteum, 9-10-in 200 20.00 GLADIOLUS For Forcing and Field. Per 1000 Hyde Park, first size (very early bloomer) $60.00 Mrs. Francis King, first size (3000 for $25.00) 9.00 Mrs. Francis King, tredium size (300' I for $19.00) 7.00 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by us. Augusta, first size 12.00 Augusta, medium 10.00 Our owD growing, sound and healthy. America, first size 12.00 America, medium 10.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. Princeps 30.00 Florists XXX, Mixed (Light Colors) 15 00 Scarlet and Red Shades 1 1 .0 0 Pink Shades 16.00 Striped Shades 22.00 Yellow Shades 27,50 Per 100 Per 1000 5-7-lnch cir $ 1.75 $ 15.00 7-9-inch cir 3,50 30.0O 9-11-inch cir 6.00 55.00 12 -inch and up Cir 14.00 125.00 Get Our "Book For Florists." CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncunber, Tomato, Muskmelon. Sonash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. CorrpsDondencp solicitpd Contract Seed Growers Specialties: OS?'&?|*aa''"^'e]??o'JS: Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. L. Giganteums, 8 9 in.. 810 in.. 9-lOin. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City lUtOBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rock; Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta loupe. Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed: Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Ilavf you received copies of our wholf sale cat. al();:iie and AsLer Book'-' If not. write for same King Humbert Cannas Large dormant roots, $3.0(1 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 3 in. pot plants ready for a shift into 5 in., $6 00 per 100; 4 in. plants, $8 00 per 100. Satisfactory references or cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sendinjj their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Growers and Specialists CROP CONTRACT Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn. Peas and Beans, Michigan Grown. Sweet Corn, Iowa Grown. Correspondence solicited. Michigan Office: MILLINGTON. Home Office: SIOUX CITY. IOWA. .\sk for prices now, 1915 crop. Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Established 1883. Fancy Caladium Bulbs 400O extra large bulbs in 41 named sorts at $10.00 per 100. For immediate delivery. Tampa Floral Co., Tampa, Fla. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY S CO., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brinf?s a Catalogue BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of [UCALYPIUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, ^^^soHcfTed:"" Swedesboro. New Jersey Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette. Verbena in variety. • CorresDondence Solicited. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cncoinber, Muskmelon, Squaib and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. The Everett B. Clark Ssed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnip Radish, Beet, arancHes Michigan, Ull CnRII RflMH Wisconsin and Idaho. ffllLrUnU, UUBB. I9I5: The American Florist. 481 CRAIG SPECIALTIES FOR EASTER AND SPRING, 1915. LILIES Plants with from 4 to 10 flowers, 12 ceuts per bloom Made up puns from 15 to 25 flowers, 12 ceuts per bloom Plants with less than 4 flowers, 15 cents per bloom Cut Lilies, medium $12 per 100 blooms RHODODENDRONS Prices, $1.50, %2. $2.50. $3, $5.5i) and $4 each Very large plants $5, $6 and .$7. on each Pink Pearl .$2. $2.50 and .$3 each HYDRANGEAS Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-iuch, $6, $9, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Hydrangea Otaksa, T-incb and S-incb, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each Hydrangea Otaksa, Specimen, $5, $6 and $7.50 each THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEA C-inch and 7-inoh pots, from 3 to 15 flowers. $9, $12, $15, $18, $24, $30, $36 and $48 per doz. April delivery, 2V«-inch pots. Hydrangea Otaksa, strong plants, .$8 per 100; $75 jier 1,000. HALF STANDARD BABY RAMBLERS Orleans. President Taft. Phyllis, etc.. excep- tionally fine plants, 3-foot stems, $1.25, $1.60 and $2 each. PHYLLIS PINK BABY RAMBLER 5-inch and 6-inch pots $6 and $9 per .doz. ORLEANS (New) 5-inch and 6-Inch pots $0 and $9 per doz. 7-inch pots, very heavy, made up, $12 and $15 per doz. ERNA TESCHENDORFF 5i4-inch and 6-iDch pots $6 and $9 per doz. ELLEN PAULSEN 5y.-inch and e-inch pots $6 and $9 per doz. 7-incb pots $12 and $15 per doz. PINK RAMBLER ROSES LADY GAY AND DOROTHY PERKINS In grand CY>ndition, trained into fan, globular and pyramidal shapes. $1.25. $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, .$3'.50 and $4 each. •Special ball shapes, wire frames. $2.50, $3. $4 and $5 each Baskets $7.50 and $10 each TAUSENDSCHON — Thousand Beauties Strong plants, 6 inch and 7-ineh pots, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each Trained plants, tans, globular and pyramidal shapes, ,$2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4, $5, $6 and $7.50 each. Baskets $7.50 and $10 each HYBRID ROSES— MAGNA CHARTA Magna Cbarta, very flne, 6 to 18 flowers, $9. $12. $15 and $18 doz. ROSES — FRAU KARL DRITSCHKI AND SOLIEL D'OR 6-inch and 7-inch pots. $12 $15. $18. $24 an.l $30 per doz. JUNIATA— NEW CLIMBING ROSE Specimen plants, 6-incii and 7-inch pots, $12. $15. $18, $24 and $30 per doz. Specimen plants, $3, $3.50, $4, $5. ,$6, $7.50 and $10 each Baskets $7.50 and $ln each Round globes on wire frames, perfect plants. $3..50. $4. $5. $6 and $7..50 each EXCELSA— NEW CLIMBING ROSE We offer splendid plants in 6-incb, 7-inch and 8-inch pots at $1.25. $1,130. $2, $2.50, $3.50, ,$4, $5, $6. $7. .50 and $10 each. Baskets of E.vcelsa at .$7.50 and $10 each UMBRELLA ROSES .$3.50, $4 and $5 each. SPIRAEA GLADSTONE 6-inch pots, very heavy, $6 per dozen; $45 per 100 7-inch pots, very heavy $9 per doz. 8-inch tubs, very heavy, made up. $12 per doz. 10-inch and 11-inch tubs, very heavy. made up $18 and .$24 per doz. SPIRAEA aUEEN ALEXANDRA 0-inch and 7-inch pots, very heavy, $0.75 and $1 each GENISTAS 3-inch pots $15 per 100 4-inch and 4V.-inch pots $3 and $4 per doz. 5V,-inch and 6-inch pots $6 and .$9 per doz. 7-inch pots $12 and $15 per doz. Large plants 51. -W. .$2. .$2.50 and $3 MARGUERITES e-inch pots $4 and $6 per doz. AZALEAS G-inch and 7-inch pots. $0.75. $1. .$1.25. $1.50 and $2 each Specimens at .$2. .50. .$3. .$3.50. $4. $5. .$6 and $"..50 each CROTONS 2V.-inch pots, strong plants, ,$20 per 100; $175 per 1.000 4-inch pots, strong plants, $,30 per 100; $275 per 1,000 5-incb pots, strong plants. $50. $75 and $100 per 100 6-inch pots, strong plants. $12. $15. $18 and ,$24 per doz. 7-inch pots, strong plants, $24. $30 and $36 per doz. 8-inch pots, made up beautiful plants, $24. $.30 and $36 per doz. 10-lnch pots, made up beautiful plants. $5. $6 and .$7.50 each 12-lnch and 14-lnch tubs, made up beautiful plants $10 and $15 each LILY OF THE VALLEY 5-inch pots $7.50 per doz. DRACfiDNA MASSANGEANA 4-ineh pots ....$7.50 per doz.; $50 per 100 G-inch pots $15 and $18 per doz. 8-inch pots $24 and $;50 per doz. ll-inch tubs, very handsome, $3.50, $4, $5 and $6 each DRACAENA LORD WOLSELEY 2-incb pots $12 per 100 3-incb pots $25 per 100 4-inch pots .$35 per 100 5-inch pots $9 per doz. 6-inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA STRICTA GRANDIS 2;4-inch pots .$20 per 100 3- inch pots • .$35 per llXI 4- inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch and 6-inrh pots. $9, $12. $15. $18 ami $24 per doz. DRACAENA AMABILIS 2V4-inch pots $20 per 100 3- inch pots $35 per 100 4- inch ijots .$50 per 100 5- inch pots .$9 and $12 per doz. 6- inch pots $15 and $18 per doz. DRACAENA CRAIGII Small plants. 4-inob pots $1 each . DRACAENA TERMINALIS 214-inch pots $10 per 100 3- inch pots, stroug plants $25 per 100 4- inch pots, strong plants $35 per 100 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA BAPTISTII fi- inch pots $1. $1.25 and $1..50 each 214 -inch pots .$20 per 100 DRACAENA SHEPHERDII G-inch iiots. heavy $12 and $15 per doz. DRACAENA GLADSTON (Rare) 21,4-inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $6 per doz. 5- inch ix)ts $9 per doz. 6- inch pots $12. $15 and $18 per doz. DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA 214-inch pots $10 per 100 3- inch pots .$15 and $20 per 100 4- inch pots $25 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA Sinch pots $20 per 100 DRACAENA SANDERIANA 2U-inch pots $15 per 100 DRACAENA KELLERIANA 21.4 -inch pots $12 per 100 3- inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $35 per 100 7- inch pots, made up $18 and $24 per doz. DRACAENA FRAGRANS 4-inch pots $35 per 100 6-iuch pots $6 and $9 i)Cr doz. S-inch tubs $18 per doz. lO-inch tubs $2 and .$2.50 each Larger plants $4, $5 and $8 each DRACAENA GUILFOYLEII (Rare) 21.4-inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $6 per doz. 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 0 inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA TITWORTHII (Rare) 214-inch pots $20 per 100 4- incli pots $6 per doz. 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6- inch pots ,$12. $15 and $18 per doz. DRACAENA ANERLEYENSIS (Rare) 214-inch pots $25 per 100 4- inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch pots $9 per doz. «- incli pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA IMPERIALIS (Rare) 2i..-iuch pots $20 per 100 4- " inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch pots $9 PCr doz. 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA— MARGUERITE STORY 214-inch pots $20 per 100 DRACAENA— KNERKII 214-inch pots $20 per 100 DRACAENA SUPERBUS 214-inch pots $20 per 100 PHOENIX ROEBELENII 10 inch and 12-inch tuli-^. .jj inien plants, $10 .<1L' ."11. S13 and $20 each FICUS PANDURATA 6-inch pots, 214 feet tall |2 each 7-inch pots, 3 feet tall $2.50 each 8-inch pots. 4 feet tall $3 each 10-inch and 11-inch tubs, 5 feet tall, $4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally flne. $1 50 $3 $3. .50 and $4 each PANDANUS VEITCHII Well-colored plants. 4-inc-h pots $6 per doz.; $45 per 100 .5-inch pots -JS per do^- 6-inch pots - vll?. P*^"' ^'"'• 7-inch pots tl8 "nd $24 per doz. 8-lnch pots $24. $30 and $36 per doz. PANDANUS UTILIS 4-lnch pots, strong plants $2o per 100 6-lnch pots, strong plants.. $.50 and $10 per 100 FICUS UTILIS Cinch pots. 24 inches tall. ........... .$2 each larger plants $3. $4 and $d each *■ ' FICUS CRAIGII 4-inch pots. 15 Inches tall $35 per 100 6-inch pots, 18 Inches to 24 Inches tall. $8 to $9 per doz. BERRIED AUCUBAS 8-Inch, Ill-inch and 11 inch tubs, .$1.50. .52. $2.50 and $3 each VARIEGATED AUCUBAS Fine plants for boxes $35 per 100 7-inch and S-iuch pots. $75c, $1. SI. 25 and $1.50 each GARDENIA VEITCHII 2i»-inch pots, heavy.. $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000 4- inch pots, lieavy.$20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 G- inch pots, heavy, in bud and flower, $9 per doz. 6- inch pots, heavy, in bud, will flower tor Easter $12, $15 and $18 per doz. CYCAS REVOLUTA LEAVES Leaves. 30 to 42 inches long $3 per pair Specimen plants, la tubs. $211. $25, $33 and $50 each ABIES NORDMANNIANA (-inch and S-inch, lieav.v. 75c, .i>l and $1.25 each Large tubs $2.50 each NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELI 214-inch pots $ij per luu; $5i.i per 1.000 4- iucli jtots, heavy. $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 6- inch pots, heavy, $6 per doz.; $45 per 100 8- inch, three-quarter pots, $12 per doz.; .$90 per 100 11- inch tubs .$24 and .$30 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA IMPROVED 214-inch pots .?G pel 100; $30 per 1,000 4 inch pots.; $20 per 100 6- inch pots $6 and $9 per doz. 8- inch pots $12 and $15 per doz. Larger plunts $2. $2. .50. $3 and $3..50 each NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES 214-inch pots $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 per liiO; $1.8u per 1,000 6- inch pots $6 and $9 per doz. 8- inch iTOts $12 per doz. 9-inch and 10-ineh tubs. $24. $30 and $36 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS SMITHII 2i.4.inch pots $8 per 100; .$75 per 1,000 4- inch pots $2ii and $25 per 100 6- inch pots $6 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS 2i.i-inch pots $6 per lOli; $50 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 per IM; $180 per 1.000 6- inch pots $6 per doz.; $43 per 100 G- inch pots, heavy.. $9 lier doz.; $70 per 100 8- inch pots $12 and $15 per doz. inch tubs .$2. .$2.50. $3. .$4 and $0 each NEPHROLEPIS ROBUSTA (New) 214-inL'h pots, strong [ilants. $S per 100; $75 per 1,000 strong plants. $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 strong plants. $50 and $75 per 100 strong plants. $12 and $15 per doz. inch tubs $3 and $3..50 each NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII 214-inch pots $5 per HO; $45 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 per lllO; $1,80 per 1,000 6- inch pots ,$6 per doz.; $4o per 100 8- inch, three-quarter pots, $12 per doz.: .$9il per 100 inch tubs $2. $2.50 and $3 each inch tubs, specimens. .. .$4. $5 and $6 each NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA COMPACTA 2 H -inch pots SG per llXl; $."0 per I.1IOO 4- inch pots S20 per 100 G- inch pots $6 per doz. 8- inch pots $12 per doz. "TEDDY JUNIOR" Fine young plants, from 214 -inch pots. $3 per doz.; .$7 per lOii: $60 per 1.000 6-inch pots $6 per doz.; $45 per 100 NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS HARRISII 2y-inch pots $6 per Iiki; .«3ii |„_.r 1,000 4- inch pots .$20 per liXl; .$1.S0 per l.OilO 6- inch pots $6 per doz.: .$45 per 100 G- inch pots, heavy $9 per doz.: $70 per 100 8- inch pots $12 and $15 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS TUBEROSA PLUMOSA 2ii-lnch pots $8 per liJO: $75 per 1.000 4- inch pots $20 per 100 8- inch pots .'."o per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 214-inch pots $4 per 1011; .«,35 per 1,000 3- inch pots $7 per 100: $i;5 per 1,000 4- Inch pots $12 per 100: SllO per 1.000 ASPARAGUS LUTZI 4-inch pots, heav.v. 60c each; $7.50 per doz.; $50 per 100 5-inch pots, heary. $1.00 each: $10 per doz.: $75 per 100 ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM 214-inch pots $0 per ion; $.50 per 1.000 3- inch pots $10 per 100: $90 per 1.000 4- inch pots $20 per 100 8- inch pots $12 per doz. 11- inch tubs $24 per doz. NEW SCARLET VERBENA— KARL MULLER 2i',-inch pots $3 per ino; $40 per 1.000 3- inch pots $7 per lOO; $60 per 1,000 PELARGONIUM— EASTER GREETING 4 inch pots $2. .50 per doz.; .$20 per 100 G-inch pots $5 per doz.; $40 per 100 11 G- 11 11- 13- inch pots, inch pots, inch pots. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, 4900 MARKET STREET, BRANCH: NORWOOD, PA. Philadelphia, Pa. 482 The American Florist. Mar. 2u, Canna Roots 10,000 King Humbert, 2 to 4 eyes each, in perfect condition, at $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Also Compte de Bouchard, David Harum, Egandale, Florence Vaughan, Gladiator, Mephisto, Niagara, Souv. d' A. Crozy, Venus, Wyoming, Yel- low Crozy, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Dahlia Roots Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCul- lough, Sylvia, Wtiite Swan. The above are the best varieties for cat blooms Strong roots, strictly true to name, at $3.00 per 100; $23.00 per 1000. Not less than 25 of a variety at lOO rates. Lots of 500 or more, either of Cannas or Dahlias, made up in any way desired (but not less than 60 of a variety), at the 1000 rate. Packed free for cash with order. J, TLOVETT, Little Silver, N.J, Cannas Dry bulbs, 1 to 3 eyes of Allemania, Burbank, Italia, Gray, Pennsylvania, Vaughan, Henderson, Patry, at $1.26 per 100. Asp.Sprengeri, 214 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Coleus, 10 varieties, April 1, 2}4-in.pots. $2 00 per 100. Alternantheras, red and yellow, April 1, $2 00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and other vari- rieties, 2H!-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Pansy Plant, Giant flowering, trans- planted plants, »1.50 per 100. Petunias, from double seed, April 1st, $2.60 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE, OHIO. Lily of the Valley Pips From Cold Storage. 2500 to case per 1000. $17.00 Newcrop. 1000 to case per 1000, 16.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. 411-413 Washington St. , St Louis, Mo. FOR SALE. 1000 Augusta and 2000 America Gladiolus Bulbs, flowering size, healthy stock, $20.00. Arthur Rueffer, Care of H. Wehrmann, Mayweed, 111. GARDEN SEED BKET. CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seedl, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK. and Orange. Conn. Seeds Seeds Fresh Crop. Best Quality. We offer below a few items, all of which are needed by the florist. Send for trade list No. 5, for list of everything best in seeds, bulbs and plants. Ajcratnm— Dwarf Blue, Vt oz. ISc. Mexican Blue, white each. Vt oz. 10c. Alyssum— Little Gem, dwarf white, H oz. 20c oz. 35c. Sweet white, oz. 20, Va lb. 60c. Antirrhinum (Snapdrayjon). Giant — Pink Scarlet, each, \i oz. 20c. White. Yellow. each. U oz. 20c. Mixed. \i oz. 15c.. 1 oz. 40c. Asparagus Plmnosus Nanus, greenhouse grown— 100 Seeds for 50c.: 1000 for S4.00. Asparagus Sprengeri—lCO Seeds for 15c.: 1000 for 90c. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalogue No. 2 for description of nov- elties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c.. U oz. 60c. Crego Asters—Magnificent late cutiin? As- ters, Shell Pink. Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 25c.. U oh.40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 25c.. \i oz. 50c. Vick'S Mikado— A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink, White and Lavender, each Trade pkt. 25c, U oz. 40c. Lavender Gem— A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 25c., H oz. 50c. Snowdrift— A fine early long stemmed pure white. Trade pkt. 25c., Va oz. 75c. Giant Comet— Mixed, U oz. 35c.. 1 oz. $1.00. DayDreak-A fine pink flower for cutting. H oz. 30c. Purity — White flowers similar to above, h^ oz. 35c. Branching Late— Flowers large double on long stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White, Pink, each U oz. t5c, Vz oz. 50c. Lavender. % oz. 15c.. Vz oz. 5Cc. Pink. Purple, each, li oz. ISc H oz. 50c. Dark Red. H oz. 15c, H oz. 50c. Mixed. H oz. 20c., 1 oz. 75c. Balsam— Camellia flowered, double mixed, oz. 40c. Begonia, (all varieties)— Gracilis Luminosa, Kuby. Prima Donna, Triumph, Erfordii, Erfordii Superba, etc. All uniformly, trade pkt. 25c. Candj^uft- Empress, very large, pure white, oz. 2uc. White Rocket, oz. 20c. Little Prince, dwarf, large flowerefl white, oz. 25c. CelOSia— Empress, Semi-Dwarf. H oz. 35c. Ostrich Feather, mixed, tall. ^ oz. 20c. Ostrich Feather, mix^d, dwarf. H oz. 30c. Ccntaurea- Gymnocarpa. H oz. 25c. Impe- rialis. mixed, fine for cutting. H oz. 25c, Margaret, white, fine for cutting, ^ oz. 15c. Cineraria Maritima. Trade pkt. lOc, oz. 25c. Cobaea Scandens, Purole. oz. 40c. Colens, finest hybrids— Mixed, trade pkt. 50c Dracaena Indivisa. Trade pkt. 10c. . oz. 45c. Grevillca Robusta. oz. 80c. Ipomoea Grandiflora (Moonflower). oz.SOc. Ipomoea Heavenly Blue, oz. 40c. Ipomoea Setosa, oz. 20c. Lobelia— Erinos Speciosa, deep blue, trailing variety. U oz. iSc. Crystal Palace Com- pacta. best for bedding, H oz. 40c. Mignonette -Machet. oz. 30c. Grandiflora large flowering, Oi. 15c, ?4 lb. 20c. Allen's Defiance, oz. 25c. Petunia— Double Giant Flowered Grandiflora and Fringed mixed. 1000 seeds. $1.50. Giant Rufiied, trade pkt. $100. Single large flow- ered, fringed, trade pkt. 50c. Giants of Cal- ifornia, trade pkt, $1.00. Rosy Morn, rosy pink, white throat H oz. 30c Single striped and blotched, li oz 35c. Single mixfd, M oz. 15c. Howard's Star. H oz.. 50c. Salvia— Splendens. Trade pkt. 25c.. oz. $1.25. Clara Bedman. trade pkt. 35c., oz. 60c. Zurich, trade pkt. 50c, 1 oz. $3.50. Smilax. oz. 30c. M lb, $1.00. Stocks— Dwarf, large flowering double Ten Weeks, mixed, Vs oz. 35c. Brompton, H oz. 35c, Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, mixed, U oz 30c. Princess Alice, white. H oz 35c, Snowflake, for forcing. 1/16 oz. 75c. Ten Weeks (separate colors), Vs oz. 35c. Thunbergia, oz. 40c. Verbena (Mammoth Flowered)— Blue and Purple Shades, H oz. 35c, oz $1.00. Scarlet and Striped. M oz. 40c. oz. $1.00. White, H oz. 35c, oz. $1.00. Mixed, H oz. 30c, oz. 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing W^£\W% QL\M P Rooted Chrysanthemums, Coleus, rvFlv ^A%LL smilax Clumps, Alternantheras and Madame Salleroi. Would exchange for rose plants or rooted White Enchantress Carnation plants. Address FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, BELVIDERE, ILL. Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Ask for list of outdoor and inside Sweet Peas. ANT. G. ZVOLANEK, - Lompoc, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing. CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wilolesaie Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when ioHting. t9i5- The American Florist. 483 X>I^E^EM2'S» Twelve Valuable Cul-Flower Dahlias Cactus DalUis Lawine Candeur (Cactus). A wonderful pure white, which in thefully developed flower more closely resembles an incurved Chrysanthemum than any other sort. Field roots, 15c each; $1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Dellce (Decorative). The most popular pink variety. Its beautiful soft, yet lively color, a glowing rose-pink, together with its perfect shape, stout, stiff stems, and the fact that when cut it retains its freshness for a long time, makes this one of the most valuable for cutting. Field roots, 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Flamingo (Decorative). As a cut flowerthis ranks in the same class with Delice, and it is the first of its type to flower, not only flowering early but continuously, and holding up in good shape to the end of the season. While it frequently shows an open center this rather addsto its attractiveness; in color it is a glowing rose-pink. Field roots, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Galathea (Cactus). A medium-sized flower appreciated for its delicate color, which is an even, tender soft- pink. Field roots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Lawine (Cactus). White, with just a suggestion of blush as the flower matures; one of the best. Field roots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Mont Blanc (Decorative). The best all around white for cut- ting, flowers of good size, of good form, on good stems and very free flowering. Field roots, 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Miss Minnie McCullOUgtl (Decorative). One of the most popular autumn tints, rich bronze with yellow suffusion. Field roots, 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Mme. A. Lumiere (Decorative). Ground color white, suffused with red, the tips pointed with bright violet-red. Field roots, 16c each; $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. NerttlUS (Cactus). Rich, glowing, bronzy, orange-yellow, passing to a cai mine-rose at the tips, the whole suffused with a glowing, golden color. Field roots, 16c each; $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Pink Pearl (Cactus). Mallow-pink at base of petal gradually shading to white at tips; a good flower. Field roots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Rbeinkonig (Cactus). Pure snow white flowers of splendid form, 5 inches and over indiameter. These are of greatsub- stance, lasting splendidly when cut. Field roots, 15c each; $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per lOO. Wodan ( Cactus ) . Bold , large , but not coarse flower , frequently 7 inches in diameter, of a pleasing, delicate salmon-rose color, shading to old-gold in the center. Field roots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. For the most up-to-date list of Dahlias, new and old, see Dreer's Garden Book for 1915. also our Current Wholesale Price List. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above Prices are intended for the trade only. Mention the American Florist when writing. Vaughan s Easter Stock ROSES, HYDRANGEAS, RHODODENDRONS, DEUTZIAS and other seasonable stock. Also, let us quote you on C ANN AS, ROSES, CARNATIONS, etc., for Spring delivery. We have some rare bargains. Write us at once. CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. 484 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Rueteoik, Cleveland, O.. President; Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia. Pa.. Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O.. Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretafilcs. Chicago, March 16. — Mushrooms, 45 to 50 cents per pound; lettuce, 20 cents per box; radishes, 25 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; asparagus, .$1.50 to .$2..50 per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 15 cents to 25 cents; cucum- bers, .$1.25 to $1.50 per dozen. New York, March 16. — Cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, 00 cents to $1.60 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $2.50; lettuce, per strap, 50 cents to $1.00. History of Kalamazoo Celery. The first man to raise celery on the low land near Kalamazoo was Ivan Van Haaften, who raised one-fourth of an acre on the suggestion of Thos. M. Cobb, representative of this district at that time. That was about the year 1867 or 1868. As Mr. Van Haaften could not sell the celery that fall, he did not raise any more until the year 1873. In the year 1871, L. De Bruin, a gardener of Kalamazoo, raised about one-half acre. This he sold to the ho- tels there. One year later John Schaal raised about one acre and he was the first man to ship celery out of that town. These first shipments went to a firm named Rice & Moore of Grand Rapids, Mich. In 1873 celery was shipped to other places nearby. In the meantime W. Den Adel came to Kala- mazoo from the Netherlands, and a partnership was formed between Ivan Van Haaften, his son, Cornelius, and W. Den Adel. These men went into the celery business on a much larger scale and were the first to ship as far as New York and Philadelphia, Pa. After a few years this partnership was dis- solved, Ivan Van Haaften and his two sons. Peter and Cornelius, continuing the business under the firm name of Van Haaften Gardening Co., under which name the two sons are still do- ing bu.siness. It was no easy task to raise celery in tho.se early years of the industry. The largest part of the land had to be worked with the spade, as no one would put their horses on this marsh land. A great deal of it was covered with wire grass, and unless the weather was dry, it was almost Impossible to bring such land under cultivation. Oh! the backache we used to have after hoeing in that wiry stuff all day. We soon tired of this, .so we got to work and made shoes for the horses. The first we made with a heavy leather top, but soon found that the leather stretched when wet. Then we put iron clamps over the top of the hoofs, the same as are used to- day. We were the first to use boards for blanching the celery. Today there are millions of feet of lumber used for this purpose, and there are also thou- sands of pairs of these marsli .shoes made and used. The first celery raised was the Large White Solid and Boston Market; then after a few years Peter Henderson in- troduced the Golden Dwarf, and a lit- tle later he also introduced the most profitable of all celery, the White Plume. The best variety for eating is the old Boston Market, or Giant Pascal, but as this kind is not very profitable, it is -seldom raised now. Nearly all the celery shipped from Kalamazoo is of the golden self-blanch- ing variety. Hundreds of carloads of this are shipped every year. It is a nice looking celery, but it is not in it with the old style celery for quality. Cornelius Van Haaften. Early Potato Planting:. Truck growers who annually plant a considerable acreage of potatoes are warned by the United States depart- ment of agriculture that there was, on January 1, 1915, a very much larger supply of northern-grown potatoes in the hands of growers and dealers than was the case January 1, 1914. Experi- ence has demonstrated that a large hold-over crop of northern-grown pota- toes which is in good condition and selling at a reasonable price when the early truck-crop potatoes reach the market means low prices — sometimes so low that the shipment of such crops nets a loss to the grower. Under such conditions a small acreage means a smaller loss than a large acreage. With 48,000,000 more bushels of po- tatoes in sight January 1, 1915, than were available at the same time last year and with a 1915 price of 43.2 cents as compared with 66.2 cents a year ago, a price which under the then existing conditions did not improve be- fore the truck crop began to move, there is little hope that the conditions will be better this year. The price now is just about 33 per cent less than it was a year ago. The distribution of the crop is much better than last season, so there is little likelihood that the price of hold-over stock will reach last year's mark even by the end of the storage period. Nashville, Tenn. STOCK PLENTIFUL AND TRADE GOOD. The weather for the past two weeks has been ideal for the growers; cool, but with _ a bright sunshine that tempted everything to grow at its best, and the result has been beautiful flow- ers and plenty of them. Trade has held up remarkably well, and the sup- ply has fully equaled the demand. Roses were never better and carna- tions are prime. Violets have been on in great abundance and are very large and fine. Pot plants, especially cyclamens, are abundant; azaleas, too, are fine and meet with a ready sale. Bulbous stock is plentiful and sells comparatively cheap. NOTES. The sudden death of Hon. H. C. An- derson, speaker of the state senate, of the legislature now in session, created a large demand for funeral flowers, and wagon loads were sent by sym- pathizing friends. The senate and house of representatives sent a very handsome pall, made by the Joy Floral Co. The governor and secretary of state sent a large anchor, and other beautiful designs were sent by state and city officials. The funeral was at Jackson, Tenn. The growers in this locality seem satisfied for the present with their capacity, and there will be very little extension of glass this season. How- ever, there will be a lot of remodeling and changing around so as to get more space. The supply grown in this city seems to be fully up to the demand, and there is invariably an abundant supply of the very best of flowers, so there is very little need for great ex- tension for the present. To promote a love of flowers, and also to make the city beautiful, there has been organized in this city the "Garden Club," which seems much in- terested in developments along this line. Window-box gai-dening seems to be a fad that is about to be promoted by all flower lover's to stimulate a love for flower culture among those who have few pleasures to brighten their lives. The Joy Floral Company has had on sale very beautiful specimens of Scotch heather, which they have bloomed to perfection. The heather is not well enough known here, however, to have very much demand for it. A taste for it will have to be cultivated. The Mclntyre Floral Company is offering roses at one dollar per dozen and carnations at 50 cents. They have good flowers and a good trade. All the growers say they will have a fine supply of flowers of all kinds for the Easter trade. M. C. D. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom SpawR Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with iUustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptor 40 cents in postacre. Address Trade Mark American Spawn Co. St., Paul, Minn. ONION 5ET5 32 pounds to the bushel. Crates 1 bu., 15c; 2 bu., 26c; 2 bu. sacks, 10c. We reclean, hand pick and guarantee sound all our Onion Sets. Vz pk. Pk. Bu. Yellow Danvers Sets.. .$0.30 $0.60 $1.75 White Silver Skin 30 .56 1.86 Red Wethersfleld 30 .50 1.75 J. BOLGIANO & SON/'^'Iir"' Almost 100 Years Established Trade. TO THE TRADE HENRY IV1ETTE, Quedlinburg, fiermany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Kitabllahed 1787.) opcpill TIFC* Beans. Beets. Cabbagei. Carrots, Kohl Rabl. Leek. Lettuces. Oniont, FeM, orculHLIILOi Radishes. Spinach. Turnips Swedes. Asters. Balsams. BeKonias, Carnationi Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalosrue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixedl. the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vt oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postace paid. Cash with order. All seeds ofiered are erown under my personal supervision on my own vast ffroBods, and are warranted true to name, of strongest (growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. 19^5- The American Florist. 485 Rooted Carnation Cuttings We have the following varieties in extra strong stock for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY : Per 100 Per 1000 Matchless (white) $6 00 $50 00 White Wonder 4 00 25 00 White Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Shasta 2 50 20 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Philadelphia (.liglit pink) 6 00 50 00 Per 100 Per lOOQ Gloria (light pink) $3 Oil $26 00 Gloriosa " 2 60 iO 00 Mrs. C.W.Ward (pink) 2 50 20 00 Northport (dark pink).. 2 51 ' 20 oO Peerless Pink " .. 6 oO 50 00 Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Champion (scarlet) $6 00 $511 00 Beacon " 3 oo 26 0<:) Commodore " 2 50 20 oo The Herald " 2 fiO 20 00 Benora (variegated) ?. 00 25 00 Conquest " 2 60 20 00 For list of Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, see our advertisement in the Ready Reference Department. Liberal discounts on large orders. J. D THOMPSON CARNATION COMPANY, Joliet, III. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, cou- .tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating, jstoring, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, FOSTPAID, $1.25 AMERIC&H aORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A Few Good Things You Want. Geranlnins, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine. 2-iD.. $2.00 per 100: 3in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wttltmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in.,15c: 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00; 4 in.. $10.00; 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Rex Begonia. 2H-in.. $5.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. 'i^Lf Roses Ferns, Plants, Vines, Bulbs, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing. 250,000 Carnation Cuttings Ready for Immediate Shipment. Finest rooted cuttings obtainable at remarkably low prices until we are sold out. Reinberg's stock is known for its supreme quality everywhere and is the stock for you to buy. Place your order right away. Per 100 Per 1000 Wliite Enchantress $2.00 $17.60 Pinlc Enchantress 2.00 17.50 Rose Pinlt Enchantress. 2.00 17.50 Mrs. Ward (dark pink). 2.00 17.50 White Perfection 2.00 17.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Herald (extra fine red). $3,00 $27.50 Josie Merle (fine pink seedling) 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 3.00 25.00 Washington 3.00 26.00 2H inch Pots Josie Merle $:;.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 Philadelphia 4.00 per 100; 36.00 per 1000 BENCH PLANTS Per 100 Per ICCO Killarney $6 00 $50.00 Richmond 6.00 60 00 Milady 6.00 50.00 Per 100 Per lOCO Maryland $6 00 $50.00 Ward 6 00 50.00 Shawyer 6.00 60.00 Specify Plants When Ordering. Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. Have Caught up and am Now Ten Days Ahead on Deliveries of "ALICE" CARNATION CUTTINGS Have over 60,000 in propagating benches and can make prompt shipments. Don't miSS trying some of this commercial acquisition. Prices to Trade only. Per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00; per 2600, $'237.50; per 5000, $450.00; per 10,000, $800.00. PETER FISHER, Ellis, IVfass. 486 The American Florist. Mar. 20. The Nursery Trade Ain:rican Association of Nnrserymen. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala., President, E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochest- er, N. Y. , Secretary. Fortieth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich., June 23-25, 191i Detroit, Mich. — T. I. Ilgenfritz, of the Monroe Nursery Co., has been here recently forwarding plans for the en- tertainment to members of the Amer- ican Association of Nurseryman, which meets here June 23-25. Lexington, Kt. — Louis E. and Wal- ter H. Hillenmeyer, nurserymen, have purchased the Old Commonwealth dis- tillery plant and grounds of eight acres, and will remodel same into a storage warehouse for nursery stock. BLOOSIFIELD, IND., March 6. — County Agricultural Agent C. F. Mcintosh has issued a call to all persons in Greene county who are interested in orchards to meet in his office in the court house March 15 to organize the Greene County Horticultural Society. Houston, Tex. — Application for the appointment of a receiver of the Henk Dirken Floral and Nursery Company was filed by J. C. Hutcheson in the sixty-first district court, February 23. The petition alleges that $526.71 is due on a lease entered into August 26, 1913, for the entire block 1, Main street ad- dition, and that installments of rent have not been paid. Nursery Stockholders Liable for Notes. Dayton, O., March 10. — The state supreme court has affirmed Mont- gomery county common pleas court in a decision whereby stockholders in the Albaugh Nursery and Orchard Com- pany are liable to the amount of $23,795.20 on notes held by the Fourth National bank of Dayton. This de- cision affects only about six of the stockholders who will be liable for nearly $8,000, the rest of the amount having been met by the other stock- holders at the time the first decision was rendered. — Dayton Journal. Rochester Park Commission. FAMOUS BOARD WIPED OUT. On Wednesday, March 4, Charles S. Whitman, governor of New York state, signed a bill which puts out of exist- ence the Rochester board of park com- missioners, and substitutes a commis- sioner of parks, who is to be appointed by the mayor. The retiring body, which has toiled and fought for a quarter of a century, has placed the public gardens and parks of that city among the foremost of the world, both in point of beauty and recreational and health giving at- tributes, and made them the envy of older and much larger cities. As lati^ as 1890 Rochester was, with the ex- ception of a few inconsequential and neglected city squares, a parkless city. Today a great system of parks and an arboretum, at present covering 1,603 acres, bears witness to the service that the park commission has rendered to the "Flower City"; a service to the city of which citizens and commission may both be justly proud. The relation of Dr. Charles Sprague Sargent, who for many years has been director of the Arnold Arboretum, Bos- ton, Mass., to Rochester's parks has been fortunate, and with Superintend- ent of Parks Calvin C. Laney, and his capable assistant, John Dunbar, in co- operation with Chairman Wm. C. Barry, the Highland park arboretum and pinetum has grown to be a valued addition to the city's park system. The retiring members of the com- mission are : Alexander B. Lamber- ton, who has been president of the board since 190J: William C. Barry, vice-president of the present board and a member of the first board; John E. Durand, treasurer of the commission during its whole history; Calvin C. Laney, whose term as superintendent has been continuous since 1899, he hav- ing been recommended for that posi- tion by Frederick Law Olmsted; John Dunbar, first assistant superintendent, who has been identified with Rocnes- ter's parks since 1891. He is widely known both in the United States and abroad for his knowledge, attainments and achievements as an arboricultur- ist. He has also served as president of the Rochester Florists' Club. NELSON'S Big Trees and Shrubs Florists and gardeners desirous of pleasing their clients, will do well to send for our special price list of "Immediate ' Effect" nursery stock. We make a special discount to gardeners. SWAIN, NELSON & SONS CO. 785 Marqueite Bldg., Chicago. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. August Rolker & Sons NEW YORK. Supply the Horticultural trade with Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc. Address for prices P.O.B0X 752, or 5 1 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CIT1 ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE COIIARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vine*. Fnll Line of Fmit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. 500,000 California Privet Two years, 2 to 3 ft.. S to 8 branches, extra fine $19.00 per 1000 Two years. 2 to 3 ft.. 3 to 5 branches 15 00 per 1000 Two and three years. 3 to 4 ft.. 6 to 12 branches, extra fine 25.00 per 1000 Bright, clean and handsome, with rt mark able root system. Amnrkr PriV*»t One year, 12 to I8 in., extra fine. $15.00 per lOOO; two years. IH to 2 flXLlV/UX XllVCi. ft., $20.00 per 1000: two years, 2 to 3 ft., $30.00 per lOCO. 'RaT>kpi>ic! Thl1TlhA1*cili Two years, transplanted and stocky. 9 to 12 in., $4.50 1.>C1UC110 lllUllUCXt$ll. per 100: $40 00 per ICOO; and 12 to 18 m., $5.50 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on lots of 6000 or more. Contracts for California Privet in car lots for fall delivery solicited. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. BIG TREES We have the following in 3-4 and 4-5 in. caliper: American Ash, White Birch, Catalpas, Elms, Lindens- Maples, Oaks, Carolina Poplars, Lombardy Poplars. Sweet Gums and Tulips. Norway Spruce, 8-10 ft., 10-12 ft., 12-14 ft. American Arborvitaes, 5-6 ft. A Choice Assortment of Imported Evergreens. A full line of Fruits and Ornamentals. Write us. Catalogue and price list sent on application. THE RAKESTRAW=PYLE CO., Kennett Square, Pa. '9^5- The American Florist. 487 lUIIIIMHHIIIIHUiail iiduiMMiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHtMiimiiinHtMiiiiiiiiaiu Buy Evergreens Of The EvergreeR Specialists Florists and Nurserymen Be Sure Your "Specimen" Evergreens Are Real Specimens /^ ROWING an evertirepii l») iu;iiui-ily iind then referring to it ar^ a "specimen" does not make it nnc. Every Evergreen we sell as a specimen is a real specimen, because each gets the training nee(h'(l lo buiM ;i perfeci individual out oC it. The production of our specimen evergreens begins with little seedlings the size of a toothpick— and it con- linnes for live, eight, ti-n ortwelve jtars. As lh3 trees develop we transplant them where they will Iiaveraore ro^ni- Hill's Evergreens are the Kind You Want You can work up a good, profitable, permanent business in Evergreens if you have the right kind of stock. A trial order will convince you ihat we know how to grow them and that our business methods and prices an- right. We are growing Evergreens almost exclusively and have bi'r*a supplying the Wholesale Trade for over half a century. Our stock is >ery . complete with all the best varieties of Spruce. Pines, Firs, Junipers, Arbor Vitaes Yews, Hemlocks, Boxwoods, etc., in small, medium and large sizes for all purposes. Yuu ought to visit our nurseries and see us growing millions of evergreens to understand properly what patience, expefience and special ikill it 4,akes to do the ^ob light. We have all three, plus a first-class organiz;-- tii'ii to taki- prompt ''are of your ordi-rs— and our prici's are right. Ask for Wholesale Catalog and Bulletin No. .".. .■■■uuuimiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiuiuiiaiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiii ■■iiHiiiiiiiiMniiiuiiaiiuiiiiuuii iiuurinniuiiiuiiuum 488 The American Florist. Mar. 20^ JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Leaves ^ In. high Each Per doz. 6-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 $12.03 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 9-in . cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high $ 4.00 9-in cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. high 5.00 2-in , cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5H ft 10.00 2-iD . cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5H to 6 ft 12.50 2-in . ceda tub. 4 plants in tub. 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 2-in . cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 20.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 7-in. tub, 18 in. high. 24 in. spread 2.00 AJS.Ty i^£^:R»rs» 2H-in. pot tub., tub., tub.. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high ...4 Sfo in Each Per doz. $1.50 ...5 ...5 to 6... ...5 to 6... ...6to7... Leaves ...6to7... ...6 to 7... ...6to7... 12 2.00 15 ...$0.40 4.50 5-in. pot... 18 ... .50 6 00 6-in. pot... 24 ... 1.00 12.00 7-in. cedar In. high ..34 to 36 Each Per doz ..$2.50 30.00 7-in. cedar 9-in. cedar ..36 to 38 ..42to45 .. 3.00 36.00 .. 4.00 48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5ft., very heavy 8,00 Cibotium Schiedei 9-in, tub, 4 ft. spread each, HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABUSBED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. $4,00 JOSEPH HCACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. RUSSELL ROSE PLANTS We offer extra fine grafted stock of this variety at $U.OU per 100. Weiland & Risch 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemnins Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Fricet low. Send for liit. Wood Brothers, Sl'vffSt Mention the American Florist when writing. SM I L AX strong plants, 2V^ inch, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 2V^ inch, »2.00 per 100; $6.00 for 300. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. Wllllamstown June., N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing. Flowering and Foliage Plants FOR EASTER, 1915> Azaleas Indies, 5 to 8-in. pots, "all sizes and varieties $9, $12. $18 and $24 per doz. Blushing Bride, Daybreak, Elsa Roelker, Lady Roosevelt, from $1.50, $2.00 4o $3.50 each. Daisies 6H,7.8, 9andl0-in. pots $1. $1.50. $2, $3, $5 and $6 each, Easter Lilies Blooms and buds $10 and $12 per hundred. Hydrangeas In varieties as Souv. de Chardtard. General de Vibraye, Radiant. Bouquet Rose, La Fiance, Mme, MouUiere, Avalanche, Mont Rose, in 5, 5^, 6, 6H, 7 and 8-in. pots 5Cc, 75c. $l,.$1.50, $2 and $3 each. Larger plants in varieties $4 and $5 each. Roses Tied into shapes of crowns and baskets. Dorothy Perkins, 6M, 7, 8, 9andlO-in. pots $1.50, $2, $2.50 to $7 each. Exctlsa, 6H, 7, 8. 9 and 10-in. pots from $2 to $7 each. Hiawatha, 6H, 7 and S-in, pots from $2 up. Crimson Rambler, 6H. 7 and 8-in, pots $1.50, $2 and i2. 50 each. Rubin, 6H,7and8in. pots $1.50. $2 and $3 each. Tausendschoen, 6H, 7, 8 and 9-in. pots $1.50, $2 and $i each. Flower oJFairliel. Ciilous, 30 varieties, 70c per 100; $8.00 per lOOO Petunias, 10 varieties $1.35 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Agcratums, 4 varieties, 60c per 100: $S.00 per 1000, Salvias, 4 v.arieties, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Alyssum, $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1 00. I'elargduinnl's. 1.5 varieties. $2.fJ0 per 100. Daisies, white, $1.00 per 100. Everytliinenanied and .satis- faction to all. I'iisliwitliordor.o. We prep:i.v express or mail. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kans. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stocl( Pyramids, 2 -ft $1 . 00 each Pyramids, 2Hft 1.50 each Pyramid8,3 ft 2.00each Pyramids. 3H, ft 2.50 each Standard Shape. 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3,00 each Heavy Bushes, 2 ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN ^^^c^hVaSo "* If you are short of BloomiDe Plants, such as Azaleas, Lorraine, Cincinnati, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Primroses, Wire your order to GEO. A. KUHL, ^^^'^SS^Wr. PEKIN, ILL. Some Excellent Stock Size of pots. Per 100 1000 IVz in. Asparagus Plumosus $3.00 $25.00 4 in. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 70.00 2H in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6,50 60.00 2Vi in. Abutilons. 8 varieties 3.00 25.C0 3!4 in. Begonia, Howering in bloom 8.00 75.00 V/i in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 6.50 60.00 3 in. Cyclamens, ass't varieties 8.50 80.00 2H in. Fuchsias, 15 choice varieties... 3.00 25.00 2U in. Heliotropes, 3 varieties 3.00 25.00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.75 25.00 2H in. Marguerite .Mrs. Sanders 3.0D 28.00 4 in. Primula Obconica, in bud and bloom 7,50 70.00 3 in. Primula Obconica. in bud and bloom 4.00 38.00 3W in. Vinca Variegata 6.50 5)00 5 and 6 in. Dracaena Indlvisa, 20c and 25c each. Geraniums, 2 and 2'/^ in. pots, Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Henderson, etc. $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Aho abundance of other stock, including 30 varieties of Canna Bulbs. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Klorists wishing ^^ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnltaral Adyertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly bry all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses, Annnnl labtcription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medinm, appll- cantsshould. with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they beloDe to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam. Notts, Address Editors of "H. A," OhllweU Nnrseries. LOWDBAM, Notts, England t9^5- The American Florist. 491 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. AZAIjEAS. Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 ins., bushy, 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; .$.35 per 100. Hinodegiri, 15 to 18 in., $1.50 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Azaleas, all colors, $1 to $1.30. C. H. Frey, 1133 0 St., Lincoln. Neb. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees, crowns, pyramids and ponies. Au- gust Rolker & Sons. 51 Barclay St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, $18 per 100; $150 per l,fiOil. Begonia Melior. $25 per 100; $2ii(l per 1.000. Strong young plants from leaf cuttings. May and June delivery. Secure your stock from the originators. Quality is our aim. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincin- nati, Ohio, Begonias, tuberous rooted, single, separate colors, $3 per 100; mixed. .$2.25. Double, separ- ate colors, $4.50 per 100; mixed. $4. Single frilled, sepai-ate colors. .*7 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. Ohio. BEGONIA ERFORDII. sfong transplanted seedlings. 7.'c per 100: prepaid. Cash. BRILL CELERY G.\RDE.N"S. Kalamazoo. Mich. Begonia Luminosa. 4-in., Inc each. C. H. Frey. 1133 0 St., Lincoln. Neb. Rex Begonia. 2M-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Bulbs, Lilium Giganteum, size 7-9 per 100, $0.50; case of 300. $16.50" size 9-10 per 100, $10.50; case of 200, .$20. The W. W. Bar- nard Co.. 231-2.35 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Bulbs, caladium. 4,0lXl extra large bulbs, in 41 named sorts, $10 per 100. Tampa Floral 75,000 ALTEKNANTHEKAS. four varieties. From soil, equal to 2-incb, %\ per 100; .$8 per 1,000. Express prepaid. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kansas. Alternantberas, 2-in., $2 per 100: $18.50 per Co., Tampa, Fla. 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; «25 per l.OOO. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsli. Mrl. Alternantheras. red and yellow, $a per lt>0. ,Tos H. CunninKliam. Delaware. Ohio. Bulbs, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Beta Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co.. 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. AMPELOPSIS. 25,000 Amelopsis Veitchii. heavy fleld- Krown plants, 2-year. IS to 24 Inches. .$4 per 100; 2-year, 24 to 30 inches, $7 per 100. All other leading stock. Get list. Benj. Connell, rlorist, Merehantville, N. J. ANTIRRHINUMS. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CANNAS. Cannas, dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes. King Hum- bert, Queen Charlotte, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Richard Wallace, Souv. de A. Crozy, Gladiator. Venus. Kate Gray, Jean Tissot. Pennsylvania. Egandale. David Harum. $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Mme. Berat, Pres. NELROSE. the new perpetual-flowering vari- ety. Famous in America and Europe, l^lants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Seed. $1 per trade packet. F. W. FLETCHER. Originator, Auburn- dale, Boston, Mass. Meyers, $2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Canna roots. King Humbert. 2 to 4 eyes each. $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. Compte de Bouchard. David Harruni. Egandale. Florence Vanghan. ARAUCARIAS. Gladiator. Mephisto, Niagara, Souv. d. A. Crozy. Venus. Wyoming. Yellow Crozv. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, Araucaria e-vcelsa. G-in., Goc each. Helton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. N. .T. CANN.4S. Strong plump. 2 and 3-eye roots of Pennsylvania. Burbnnk, Crozy. Wyoming, Pres. Cleveland. David Harum. etc.. $1.50 per lOfl. Cash. W. II. Culp & Co., Wichita. Kansas. Cannas. assorted varieties. 3-inch. $3 per 100: .$25 per 1,000. King Humbert. $4 per 100: $30 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Araucaria e.\celsa, 50c, 75e and $1 each; Robusta Compacta, $1.50 to $2 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias .?1 each and up. 0. H. Frey, 1133 0 St., Lincoln, Neb. Begonias, flowering. 3V'-in., $S per 100; $75 per 1,000. .^lonzo J. Bryan. Washington. X. J. BOXWOOD. Marsh, Md. Araucarias in sorts. August Rolker & Sons. 51 Barclay St., New York. ASPARAGUS. Cannas, dry bulbs. 1 to 3 eyes. Allemania, Bnrbank. Italia. Grav. Penns.vlvania, Vaughan. Henderson. Patry. $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. 0. Boxwood, bush sliaped. 32-inch. 25c: 18-in.. 4.5c; 30-in.. $2. Pyramid share. .36-in.. S1.75: 42-in. $2.25: 48-in.. $3.25. Globe shaped. 18 by 18 inches. .$3. Tile Stores & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft.. $1 each: 2U ft., $1..50: 3 ft., .$2; 31.4 ft., $2. .50. standard shape 14x14 inch. $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch. %?.. Heavy bushes, 2 ft.. $1.50; nice bushes. 15-in.. .35c each. F. 0. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS — Good, strong, healthy plants from 3-inch pots. $1.50 per loo. SPREXGERI. 4-incb, extra heavy iind long sprays. .$5 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 1v„-\Ti.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in,. $7.50 per 100: $70 per 1.000. Sprengeri. 2V4-in.. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in,, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J, Bryan, Washington, N. J. Caunas, 2 to 3 eye roots: Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson. Mme. Crozy. Pennsylvania. .$2.50 per 100. King Humbert. $3.50 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., .369 Rivei^St.. Chicago. CANNAS. standard varieties divided roots. S2 per 100: 4-in. pot plants, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Vangban's Firebird, 3-ineb. dozen, $6..50; 25 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seen Store. Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2i;. inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong. 2>/o-inch. $3 per 100; $25 per l.OfKi. H. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roeln-s Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Cannas, King Humbert, dormant roots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-in. not plants. .$5 per 100; 4-in.. $8 per 100. W. W. Coles. Kokonio. Ind. SCHAU & SON. 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 4-inch pots at $12.50 per 100. ASP.^RAGDS SPRENGERI. 4- Incb. strong, at $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. BULBS. Bulbs. Cpladium esculentum. 5-7-incli. $1.75 T-er inO: $15 per 1000; 7-9-inch. $3.50 per 100; $30 per inoO: 9-11-inch. .$6 ner 100; $.55 per lOnO; 12-incb and up. $14 per lOO; $125 per 1000. Beponias, tuberous rooted, single separate colors. it2..50 per 100; $20 ner 1000: mixed. .$2 ner 100; $18 per 1000; double separate colors. .$3-.T> per 100: $30 per 1000; mixed. $3 per 100; $28 per lOon. Tuberoses: True dwarf Pearl. 1st sbe. 4-6-inch. $10 ner 1000: medium. 3-4-inch. $5: Cold s.to'-age lilies, gigantenm. 7-9-inch. 300 to case. $10 per case; 8-10-inch. 225 to case, $16 per case; 9-10-inch. 200 to case. $20 per case. Vnughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, tuberous rooted, single in five separate colors, 50c per doz.: $3 per 100; double in five separate colors, 60c per doz.: S4.50 pc'- 100. Cnladiums (Elephant's ear) R- 7-inch. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000: 7-91nch. $3 per lOO: 9-11-incb. $6 per 100; 12-inch un. $12 per 100. Tuberoses, 1st size. $1 ner 100; $9 per 1.000. -"V. Henderson &. Co., 369 River St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. STOP! LOOK! BEAD! For Immediate delivery. PINE CARNATIONS FROM SOIL. As we shall grow Roses more extensively this Tear we are cutting down on our Carnation growing. This being the case, we have a sur- plus of some ver.y choice carnation stock to otfer; stock offered is what we had intended to grow ourselves, for with the careful culture given them they have been worked up to large, healthy plants and as such we guarantee that you will find them REAL LIVE VALUES, so here is your chance to secure choice stock at prices no higher than others, but of a quality '■"■ ^"P"'*"'- 100. 1.000. 1.000 Champion Red $6-00 $.50.00 1.-/10 .Toy " 4.00 30.00 Asparagus plumosus. 3, 4 and .5-in.. 7c. 15c and 35c each. Sprengeri. 21".-in., 3, 4 and 5-in.. 4c, 6c 15c and .ISc each. C. H. Frey. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings. $5 per 1.000; transplanted at $7.50. Harry Bailey. R. F. D. No. 6 Los Angeles, Calif. SPRENGERI. 4-inch, very strong. $7 per 100: PLUMOSUS, 3-inch, $4.50 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR E. ASTERDAY. Nokomis. III. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2yi-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningbam, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. sioOO Victory " 3.00 25.00 2. .500 Matchless. White 6.OO .50.00 I..500 White Wonder" 4.00 35.00 4.000 Perfection " 3.00 25.00 1..5'i0 Philadelphia Pink 5.00 40.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2i/4-lnch. $2 per 100, $5 per 300. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. ASTERS REMEMBER!! I am the ORIGINATOR of the celebrated SAWYER ASTERMUM. De- Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and manifieum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 383-387 Elllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Bulbs. L. Giganteums, 8-9-inch; 8-10-incb: 9- 10 inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.. Wool- \v.,itb Bldg.. New York City. C.OOO Afterglow, Dk. " 4.00 35.00 .T. A. BUDLONG., 82-84 E. Randolph, Chicago. scriptive circular on application. Four colors; white, pink, lavender and purple. Price, 1,000 seeds, noc, $5 per oz. Cash with order. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. Carnation Alice. $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. If You Do Not Find Wha? You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About It 492 The American. Florist. Mar. 20, 400,000 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have tUe following varieties in extra strong stoc'li for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY: Per Per 100 1000 Matchless (white) $6.00 $50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Shasta (white) 2.50 20.00 Rose Pinlt Enchantress 2.50 20.0() Philadelphia (light pinli) 6.00 50.00 Gloria (light pinli) 3.00 2.-).0J Gloriosa (light pinl;) 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward (pinli) 2.50 20.n0 Northport (darl£ pinli) 2.50 20.00 Peerless Pinli (darli pink) 6.00 50.(10 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Champion (scarlet) 6.00 50.00 Beacon (scarlet) 3.0O 25.00 Commodore 2.50 20.00 The Herald 2.50 20.00 Benora (variegated) 3.00 25.00 Conquest (variegated) 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.. JoUet, 111. Carnations, rooted cuttings, clean, healthy and stocky: Per 100 Per lOOO Enchantress, white $3.00 $25.00 Enchantress, pink 3.00 25.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Philadelphia 5.00 45.00 Champion 5.00 45.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.00 35.00 Herald 4.00 35.00 Benora 4.00 35.00 ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. CARNATIONS— ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Bonfire 2.00 18.00 Victory 2.00 18.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 75,000 EXTRA FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. Finest in the land. Big value for your money. Buy from us and you can rest assured that you are getting the best. ^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^ Enchantress $2.50 $18.00 White Enchantress 2.50 18.00 White Wonder 3.00 2j.0O SINNER BROS. 56 East Randolph St. Chicago, IIL Carnations, White Enchantress, Pink Enchan- tress, Rose Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward, White Perfection, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Herald, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. Josie Merle. Philadelphia, Washington. $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. 2i/'-inch pots: .losie Merle. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. Philadelphia. $4 per 100; $.35 per 10011. Peter Reinberg. 30 E. Ban- dolph St.. Chicago. Carnations. R. C. Champion, $6 per 100; $50 ner 1000. Philadelphia. $6 per 100: .$50 per 1000. Scarlet Glow, $25 per 1000. Gcorceous. .ach; $12 per doz.; 10-in.. $2.50 each; 12-In.. $3.50 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS, strong. 2^2- inch. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 2 inch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. BOSTON WHITMANI FERNS, 5, 6 and 7-inch, 25c. 40c and 60c. H. SCHAU & SON, 10831 Walnut St., Morgan Park, Chicago. Ferns. Boston. 2V, -in.. $4 per 100; $35 per 1000. Teddy Jr.. fpi n. 2V4-in. . $(1 per 10(1: IfOO per 1000. Scholzelii and Scott li. 2 'rt-iD .. $0 per 100. Th e Storrs & Harrison Co. Paines\ ille. Ohio. Boston ferns, 5-inch, 35c each; $4 per doz. Adlantum Croweanum, 3-in., $8 per 100; $70 per 1.000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Ferns. Boston, 4, 5 and 6-in., 15c, ,SOc and 40c each. C. H. Frey, 1133 0 St., Lincoln, Neb. Ferns. Boston and Whitmani. 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. .Tulius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Rubbers. 5 and 6-in., 35c to 50c each, C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln. Neb. Ficus, 25c and 50c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. FUCHSIAS. FUCHSIAS, good assortment, strong rooted cuttings rendy now, $1 per 100; prepaid. Cash. URII.L CELERY r,.A.IinEXS. Knlnmazoo. Mich. Fuchsias, 15 vars., 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. GARDENIAS. GARDENIAS. Gardenia Veitchii. 2y.-inch. fine strong plants. So per 100; $40 per 1.000. METAIRIE RIDGE NURSERII5S CO.. Ltd.. New Orleans. La. GENISTAS. Genista Racemosa, 4-iil.. $2.25 per doz.: $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paiues- vllle, Ohio, GERANIUMS. Extra fine lot of 2-inch GERANIUMS ready for immediate shipment: Nutt, Buchner, .$1S per 1.000. Ricard, Mme. Barney. Henderson and Anna Vincent. $22 per 1.000. Heliotrope, double petunias, $1S per l,00n. Cash with or- der. Cherry Park Gardens. Frcdonia. N. Y. GERANIDMS. Mme. Buchner and Castel- lane. extra strong 2V>-in., $3 per KiO; $25 per 1.000. CRABB &• HUNTER FLORAL CO.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; S-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Polteyine. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four other varie- ties. 2M.-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Geraniums, 2 and 214-in. pots, Nutt. Ricard, Poiteyine, Viaud, Henderson, Buchner, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. Geraniums, 3 and 4-inch, 7c and 10c each. C. H. t^cy. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Lady Washington, strong 4-inch stock, best varieties, 1214 c each, HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums. March 29 to Apr. 15, S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine. $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GliADIOLUS. GLADIOLI SPECIAL. Fill your empty benches now with gladioli. G. & R. own home grown. America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King, the forcing varieties, first size, IJ^i-in. up. 80c per 100. $7.50 per 1000; In lots of 5000. $7.00 per 1000. PINK BEAUTY, the early garden variety, in bloom two weeks before the others, first size, 1%-in. up. $6.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS. amaryllis-flowered gladiolus, first size, 1-in. up, 80c per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Our catalog of everything .you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO^ Gladiolus, Hyde Park. 1st size, $60 per 1000, Mrs. Francis King, 1st size, $9 per 1000; me- dium size. $7. Augusta, 1st size. $12 per 1000: medium size. $10. America, 1st size. $12 per lOiX): medium size, $10, Princeps, $30 per 1000. Florist's XXX (light colors), $15 per 1000, Scarlet and red shades, $11: Pink shades. $16; Striped shades. $22; Yellow shades. $27..W. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. America, 1%-2-inch, $6 per 1,000; America, 114-1%-inch, $4 per 1,000. Baron Hulot, 1% and over, $12 per 1,000. Halley, 1% and over, $14 per 1,000. Panama, l-lV4-inch, $12 per 1,000, LECHNER BROS., WEBSTER GROVES. MO. Agents for The Growers Asso- ciation, Anna Paulowna, Holland. Mrs. King. No. 1. $7 per 1000: No. 2. $5. America. No. 1. $6: No. 2. $5. Bulblets. $10 per bushel. You can pay more, but you can't get better at any price. I want room and cash. GEO. S. WOODRUFF. Independence. Iowa. 1.000 Augusta and 2,000 America gladiolus bulbs, flowering size, $20. Arthur Ruetfer, in care of H. Wehrman, Maywood, 111, GLADIOLUS BULBS, sixty named varieties. Send for whole Price List. MELROSE BULB IMPORTING CO., A. F. 5, Melrose, Mass. GREENS. Greens, wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Eyergreen,_Ala. _ ■ Grl^ens. wild smilax, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated moss. Edward A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE. R. C. Centeflcur. Picciola, Poitevine. Diadem, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000, MEMPHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis. Tenn. HELIOTROPE. 2y.-in. pots, strong. $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French. 6-inch pots, 3 to 6 heads. 50c to $1 each, C. H. Frey, 1133 O St.,_Lincoln,_Neb. Hydrangea Otaka. ein.. 4 to 6 shoots. $25 per 100; 8 in.. 6 to 8 shoots. $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Pninesville, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaka. 6 and 7-inch pot-grown strong plants. 40c and 50c each. Ernest Rober, Wilmette. 111. ___^_ IVIES. Ivy. German and English. 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000: 3-in.. $3 per 100; $2.i per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. English ivy, 20c to 35c each. Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Poehlmann GERMAN IVY'. R. C, COc per 100: $5 per 1000. MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. ENGLISH IVY. 0-\tra strong R. C 00c per 100: $5 per 1000 MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Memphis Tenn. liANTANAS. "English ivy, 4-in,. 3 ft.. $12 per 100: 3-ln.. 2 ft.. $0 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. LANTANAS, 2-incb. 6 varieties, 3c. MEM- PHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis. Tenn. LEMONS. Lemon Verbenas. 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. i/HiiEs. Easter lilies, 10 to 12 ins. above pots, 3 to 6 buds, 10c per bud; 12 to 18 ins., 12c per bud; 20 to 30 ins., 15c per bud. C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Llncohi, Neb. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import, Lily of the Valley, largest grower and ex- porter, E. Neubert Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PL, New Y'ork. Lily of the valley pips, per 1,000 from $12 to $16. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. ^ Lily of the valley, extra fine quality. New crop, Danish and German. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St.. New Y'ork^ From Storage. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, best valley in existence, giving the best re- sults all year around. $15 per 1.000; $8 per 000; $4.50 per 250; $2 per 100. Florist Money Maker Brand, best Valley at moderate prices. $13 per 1.000: $7 per 500: $4 per 250. H. N. BruDS, 3032 Madison St,, Chicago. Lily of the valley, cold storage, extra select, very best, $2 per 100: $15 per 1,000; Ham- burg, $1,50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. The W. W, Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chi- cago^ Lily of the valley pips, from cold storage. 2.500 to case. $17 per 1,000; new crop, 1.000 to case, $16 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411 Washington St.. St. Louis, Mo. Lily of the Valley, cold storage, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Mil- waukee. Wis. - - MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS. • GOOD CLEAN STOCK. Per bale, $1.00. 10 bales, $9.00 WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale C!ommission Florist. 329 MAIN ST.. CINCINNATI. O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn, NLTRSERY STOCK. Big trees. We have the following in 3-4 and 4-5-in. caliber; American ash, white birch, catalpas. elms, lindens, maples, oaks, Carolina poplars, Lombardy poplars, sweet gums and tu- lips, Norway spruce. Choice assortment of Im- ported evergreens. The Rakestraw-Pyle Co., Kennett Square, Pa, Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees., shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N, Y'. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees, Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. ONION SETS. ONION SETS, 32 pounds to the bushel. Crates, 1 bu.. 15c; 2 bu.. 25c; 2 bu. sacks. 10c. We reclean. band pick and guarantee sound all our onion sets. Yellow Danvers sets. V3 pk.. 30c; pk.. 50c; bu.. $1.75. White Silver Skin. w, pk., 30c; pk.. 55c; bu.. $1.85. Red Wethers- field, v. pk.. 30c: pk.. 50c; bu.. $1.75. J. Bol- giano & Son. Baltimore. Md. Almost 100 years' established tra(ie^ ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Belmorenna, ein., 6-7 leaves, 22 ins. high. $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenii Rocbelenii. S-in., pots. 24 ins. high. 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs. 24 inches high, 311-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn, Palms, Kentias, 20 to 24 Inches above pot. .'iOc each; 28 to 30 inches above pot, $1 each: 30 to 36 inches above pot, $1.75 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago^ ^ _^ Cocos Weddelliana. 2-in.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 1"0: $90 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. lU. Phoenix Canariensis. fine large plants. $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Kentia Seed. Forsteriana and Belmoreana. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 494 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Building Conditions Are Favorable Now It may be to your interest to build now, even if the market has not been fully what could have been expected. Write us for sketches and estimates, and let us prove to you that you can erect first-class, up-to-date houses, without paying a price so high that the interest on the outlay would consume too large a part of your returns. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO., 23*0 wabansia Ave., Chlcago, lU. ( Near Western Avenue and Norlh Avenue i GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitcbli, 4-in., 50c; 5-in., 7uc to $1; 6-in., $1.50; 7-in., ?2 to $2.50. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PANSIES. 125,1X10 PAXSIES, Eomev's Prize Winners (Germany). A grand collection, extra strong plants: worth more money. 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1,000, prepaid. Send for list of otber rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center. Kansas. 225,000 large stocky (September transplanted) field-grown blooming PANSY PLANTS. Henry Mette's strain; all salable stocli. Satisfaction guaranteed, .$1 per 100; .$10 per 1000, Cash. Ready about April 1. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. PANSY PL.ANTS from cold frame coming in bud and bloom. From Danish seed. .$1 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY. Nokomis. 111. ■ Large flowering pansy in bloom and bud ; fine stocky transplanted plants. 75c per 100; $7 per 1000. Gus SCHLEGEL. Olney, 111, Pansy plants, giant flowering, transplanted, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cuuningliam, Delaware, a Pansies, $2.50 per l.OOO; 5.000 for $10. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N, Y. PERENNIALS. RE.MEMKER. If it's a Hardy Perennial or so called old Fashion Flower worth growing, we have it in one shape and another the year around. We have the largest stock in this country, al! made in America, and our prices will average 75c per doz. ; $5.50 per 100. Why say more here? Send for onr Wholesale Price List of varieties and benefit from the oppor- tunities this notice affords you. Address, R. W: CLUCAS, Mgr., Palisades Nurseries, Inc.. Sparkill. N. Y. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. and single. 2-in., $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co,, White Marsh, Md. Primula obconica, in bud and bloom, 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1.000; 3-in., ,$4 per 100; ,$.38 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. .T. Petunias. Dreer's .Snow Ball, 3-in.. 85c per doz.: $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, 714-71G Chestnut St.. Fbiladclpbia. Petunias, from dbl. seed, .$2,50 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. 20O.C0O CALIFORXI.A PRIVET all sizci. 12 to 18, IS to 24, 24 to 30 at $12, $15 and $2lJ per 1,000; fine stock. 50,001) SHRUBS and VINES low. Get trade list. 1,000,000 frost proof cabbage plants now ready. BENJ. CON- NELL, Florist, Merchantville, N,_J. "California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co.. Baltimore^Md. ~California~privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSES. Own Root Plants; Immediate Deli . 100 Mrs. F. F. Thompson. The Shell- pink .Sport of Sbawyer $30.00 White Shawver and September Morn 30.00 Ophelia, Fine Stock 15.00 Prince d'Arenberg ■. . 12.00 Killarnev Brilliant 12.00 Madam E. Herriot 12-00 Irish Fire Flame 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.00 Sunburst 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawver 8.00 Lady Hillingdon 8.00 CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, NEW very. 1,003 $250.00 250.00 120,00 300.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 80.00 70.00 70.00 JERSEY. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready tor immediate ship- ment. If yon want the best, place your order with us. .,„„ Per 100 Pink Killarnev, 2-inch $4.00 White Killarnev, 2-incb 4.00 Sunburst, 2-inch 5.00 Richmond, 2y2-inch 3.00 Hadley, 2-lnch 5.00 WIETOR BROS. 302 North Wabash Ave., Per lono .$35.00 35.00 40.00 25.00 40.00 CHICAGO ROSES. Kaiserln, My Maryland, Pink Kill»r- npy. etc.; own roots. 2H-in. stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SALVIAS. TRITOMAS. Tritoma Pfitzeri, strong crowns. Write for prices'. Thomas J. Oberlin, Sinking Spring, Pa. VINCAS. 10,000 3-inch Variegated Vincas, extra fine. $5 per 100. 15.000 fall struck cuttings. $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Ce- ilar Rapids, Iowa. ^__^^_ VINCA VINES, 3-in., $5 per 100; strong 4-in., $12,150 per lOO. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, extra strong fall rootea cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. MEMPHIS FLORAL' CO.. Memphis, Tenn. VIOLETS. VIOLET CLOMPS, Princess of Wales, full of buds, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^^ TO EXCHANGE. PRIMULAS. Pi-imula obconica. 4-In.. 15c: S-in,. 25c each. C^ H. Frey._1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb, PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 4-Inch stock In bloom, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mlch^ PRIVET. Privet, California. 2ycar, 2 to 3 ft,, 5 to 8 branches. $19 per 1000; 2-ycar, 2 to 3 ft.. 3 to 0 branches. $15 per 1000; 2 and 3-vear. 3 to 4 ft.. 0 to 12 branches, extra fine. $25 per 1000. Amoor. 1-year. 12 to 18 Ins.. $35 per 3000; 2- .Tcar, 11/2 to 2 ft,, $20 per 1000: 2-year, 2 to .t ft., $,30 per 1000. nnrberis Thunbergl. 2- year, transplanted, 9 to 12 Ins., $4.50 lier 300; $40 per 3f)00; 12 to 18 Ins., $5.50 per 1(10; $50 per 1000. J. T. Lovett, Little Sliver. N. J. SALVIAS. R. C. Zurich, Bonfire, Chretien. Lord Fauntleroy Silver Spot. GOc per 100; $5 per 1000. MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Memphis. Tenn. SALVIA BONFIRE, strong, R. C. 75c per 300. prepaid. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS, Kalamazoo, Mi.ch. SANTOLINAS. 'SANT0LIN.4S. 2M-in.. $20 per 1.000. CRARB & HUNTER FLORAL CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. PANSY SEED— Giant strain, new crop, $4 per ounce. Common varieties, $2 per ounce. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. Ginseng, $1 1,000. Specialty Farm, Rock- ford. Minn. STRAWBERRIES. strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley. Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Throe W's, U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt. $2 per 100; .$10 per 1.000. Chesapeake, Kendall, Pearl. $2.25 per 100; $38 per 1,000. Kverbearlng (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; ,$20 per 1,000. J. T. Ixivett, Monninutb Nursery, Little Silver, N, J. To exchange — chrysanthemums, coleus, smi- lax clumps, alternantheras and Mme. Salleroi to exchange for rose plants or rooted White Enchantress Carnations. Fairview Greenhouses, Belvidere, 111, CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES, Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, '50c for 1.000. postage paid. MICHIGAN COT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. P. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mass, Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. N. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O, MISCELL.INEOUS. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Slower Co.. Box 15. Dixon, 111. Sterling Iron Reservoir Vases. Place your orders early. The Sterling Grinding Wheel Co.. Tiflin. Ohio. Ornamental iron work. The Van Dorn Iron- Works Co., Cleveland, 0. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 0 to S feet, per 100, S5c: 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000, Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, GOc; per 1,000, .$5. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural. difCprent sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. , WIRE WORK. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy works, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Clevtdand,^)hio. Florists' Wire Work at lowest prices, Ko- mada Bros.. 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Writs Us About II ^9^5- The American Florist. 495 WHICH DO YOU WANT? CAST IRON BOILERS-FOOL ECONOMY (false ratings, fuel waste, danger of breakdowns, dealers' profits), or KROESCHELL BOILERS-FUEL ECONOMY (honest ratings, safety, quick heat, no boiler pits, no dealers' profits. R'rOI' green H0U5E ■'^'^ BOILER KROESCBEU BROS. CO, *"oH*«o!'iLr WHAT THE USERS SAY — ABOirr— KROESCHELL BOILERS Cast Iron BoUer Cracked In Two Years. We have a No. 4 Kroeschell Boiler. Tt takes care of 7000 sq. ft. of glass: it would take care of twice ttiat amount. I first had a new cast iron boiler wMcli lasted two years witen it cracked to pieces. The second was a second-hand boiler, I consider your boiler the best paying invest- ment I ever made. You can refer anyone to us. M.\RvsviLLE FloealCc. Marysville. Ohio. Cast Iron Cannot Be Compared with Kroeschell. We bought a No. 2 Boiler in 1904. It takes care of 5000 sq. ft. of glass, and we could add 20f0 more. We are very well satisfied We used a cast iron boiler before we had yours. It cannot be compared with the Kroeschell Boiler. Your boiler has certainly a great capacity for heating water. Hall & Robinson, Montreal, Canada. Kroeschell Better than Cast Iron. I bought a No. 6 Boiler in 1903 I now have 10,000 so ft. of glass, and we could add 3,300 more. This is ahead of five or six cast iron boilers which I have used. I saved $50 per season on the coal bill. M.C. Ward. Ouincy. Mass. I bought a No 4 Boiler in 1902. Have 70C0 sq. ft. of glass; could add 200 more, it is perfectly satisfactory. Would keep only Kroeschell Boiler. Would not have a cast iron boiler for a jift. Geo. Engel. Xenia. Ohio. Mr. Engel has increased his plant and ordered another No. 4 Kroeschell. Ft. Wayne, Ind. GOOD DEMAND ABSOBBS HEAVY SUPPLY. Business during the past week has been very good, and the supply ha,s been much better than previous, dur- ing the weeks of March, owing to the sunshine every day and' the atmos- phere of spring that has generally pre- vailed. The current week promises more social activity, although the de- mand during the past week moved off a quantity of flowers in funeral worli. Roses and carnations were cleaned out to a great extentj especially in the shorter lengths, as the short- stemmed flowers work up well in de- signs. Carnations have increased in numbers and bring .$3 per hundred. Roses are more plentiful than a week ago. Killarneys are the bulk of the rose supply, although Ophelia, Hilling- don and Shawyer are showing up well. Sweet peas arrive in large quantities. Violets find comparatively few calls. Bulbous stock is slow in demand, espe- cially Dutch hyacinths, Romans and Paper Whites. The Easter stock looks very promising, and from the outlook there will be plenty of demand. NOTES. A. J. Lanternier & Sons in Walton avenue are busy preparing for Easter. Their pot plants, especially Easter lilies, look very promising. The Flick Floral Co. is showing some fine Easter stock in many varieties in their greenhouses in South Wayne. ' Visitors : T. W. Plant, of the Hae- ger Brick and Tile Co., Elgin, 111.; M. McCarthy, representing Philip Car- bone, Boston, Mass. H. K. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... steam and Hji Water See Our Catalogue. 6IBLIN & CO., Utiei, N. Y Slaboif a ZIne Clasins Potaits. Good for small or Urge glass, do not raat, eaey to drive. H and %i inch. Perlb.40c.5-lb». $1.86. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Soed Stora Chicago New York 0 Chester, Minn. The R. Bragg Co. moved into its new branch store on West Zumbro street, opposite the St. Mary's hos- pital, the same to be used to take special care of the hospital trade which is steadily on the increase. This com- pany now operates two stores and the Rochester Greenhouses. The present outlook for the Easter trade is very promising, and judging from Christmas business, which was much better than a year ago, the Easter business should show a marked increase. The weather conditions have been very fine the past two weeks. A. F. Biehler, until recently man- ager of the Spokane Greenhouses, at Marshall, Wash., is visiting his brother, Jos. Biehler, manager of the Roches- ter Greenhouses. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, becaosa boU) bevels are od the same side. Can't twist and break the glass ID driving. Calvan* Ized and will not rusi. No risbis or lefu. Tbe Peerless Gtazine Poiot li paieoted. Nooiherslike It. Order from your dealejx or direct from as. 1000, 7Sc. postpaid, f Samples free. EEKST A. DEEEB.I 114 Cbestnnt 8tre«t> FhlUd*lphlft. REMEIIBER ADVANCE MATERIALS Ttre Good. CATALOGUE AND PRICES FREE ON REQUEST. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist -when writing. 496 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Write Us, Today Save 10% to 20% on Greenhouses We get most of our business through recom- mendations from thoroughly satisfied custom- ers— we thrive on repeat orders. We have received absolutely no correspond- ence expressing dissatisfaction on price, deli- very or quality of construction. Send for Our Latest Catalogue Let us send a capable representative to see you without cost to you. We do this because of the implicit confidence in our material and service **We Understand Our Business Thoroughly". What They Say: Jan. 20. 1915 Willens Construction Co.. Chicago. Hi. Gentlemen: The greenhouses you built for me last summer and with which I am so well pleased. received severalsevere tests within the last few days. During one cold spell of 30 de- grees below, I easily maintain- ed the desired temperature in the greenhouses. I am well pleased with the material and also your pleasant business methods and am con- vinced that I have the finest greenhouses in Nebraska. Yours very truly, L, Buckendorf, Norfolk. Neb. WILLENS CONSTRUCTION CO. 1529 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phones: Lawndale 757 — Harrison 7073 CAREFULLY ^ BOILER FLUES =# SELECTED e STUTTLE 4. inch Patent Clamp We make a specialty of handlmg carefully selecled Boiler Flues, 4-inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers All flues are thoroughly cleaned inside and out, trimmed, and are ready for use General sales agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp for .loining flues— no packing, no leaks. New Standard Pipe and all kinds of Greenhouse Fittings. Right prices and prompt shipment. H. MUNSON, 1405 Wells St., CHICAGO Telephone Superior 572 STUTTLE 4°inch Patent Elbow A STIC A USEjTNOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expao- sioD and coDtraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. BrolfCD glass easily removed without brealciDg of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. "Red Devil" JVo. oa^ The glazier's standard tool for cutting all kinds of glass. _ The "Red Devil" glass cutter that is used by all. Known and recognized throunhout the world as THE BEST culler ever made. Sold everywhere by the hardware trade. Ask your local dealer for "Red Devil" No. 024. Send us three 2c stamps for One ooly free sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO.,1 70 Chambers St., New York. Wired Toothpicks iaa»J1.75;5O,0OO$7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealer*. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Attention, Mr. Greentiouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not huild with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as Mower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. 'Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees The McDonald Foundry Columbus, Otilo. WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing. PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping . Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelooesshowing special designs for llorists. Gorham 6c Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Clilcago. 19^5- The American Florist. 497 PSYING HOUSES- The above illustration represents an interior view of the range of short-roof houses that we built for Henry Baer at Peoria, Illinois. This type of house is recommended by all growers who are using our short-roof houses for they are neat, have an abundance of ventilation, and you will notice that there is no unnecessary space at all to heat. No unsightly posts mar the interior appearance of the houses and taken all in all there are no better houses to be had. It will be to your interest to get our sketches and estimates for your new house. Our con- struction is strong, lasting and efficient; at the same time it is inexpensive. A. DIETSCH CO., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writinff. Greenhouse Material Snaps Supply your needs from the enormous stocks of tbeworld's largest Building Material Department. Reap the benefits of our low prices on lumber, caulk joint fittings, glass, overbauled iron pipe, boiler tubes, hose, etc- Take advantage of our engineering service. We employ experts to solve your heating problems. Specimen Offerings from Our Bargain Stock, Lot No. Priced F. O. B. Cbicago. ZJ-41— Greenhouse Inside Sash Bar, size lHx2H. 100 running ft $ 2.85 XJ-42 — Greenhouse End Sasli Bar, size iHxlVi. 100 running ft 2.80 XJ-43— Pecky Cypress Lumber for green- houses, etc.. 1 in.stock.perlOOOft., bd.meas. 19.00 XJ-44— No. 1 Cypress, 1 in. rough or 13-16 in. S2S. per 1000 ft., bd. meas 27.00 XJ-45— Standard Hot Bed Sash,lH-in.i3ft. X 6 ft., without glass. 12 or more, each K XJ-46— Standard Hot Bed Sash, as above, with puttied in glass, 12 or more, each 1.58 XJ-47— Gal. Wire Shorts for Vine Supports and all purpose use ; lengths from 50 to 200 ft.; in 100 lb. rolls; 9 to 18 gauge wire; per roll $1.90 to 1.13 XJ-4S— First-class second-band Heating Boilers in any desired size. Very lowest prices, BARKIS BROTBERS COMFANT. Owners Chicago BoDse Wrecking Co., 35tli and Iron Sts.. Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. STERLING CBICAOO. njJMOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing. Iron Reservoir Vases You will find it easy to sell Sterling Vases. There is a demand for them everywhere. We want only one dealer in your locality. Don't delay. Place your orders early. L- The Sterling Grinding Wheel Co., a:^ii^Friiv, onro. "EASY TO SELL BECAUSE MADE SO WELL." A. HERRMANN, Oapt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leayes, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Price* — 404412 East 34th St, NEW YORK The Regan Printing House LARGI RUNS OF CATALOGUES OCR SPKIALTY WRm FOR PRICXS. SZ7 Flymouth Place, CHICAGO 498 The American Florist. Mar. 20. EstabUshed 1765 FOR *T»0'r JL,XJOIC»» USE Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS rOT MAKERS rOI A CENTURY AND A HALF. AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTinilRS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price per 456 4H-in., crate, S5.24 4.51 3-78 3.16 4.20 3.00 Can be iblpped at an honr'a notice, crate: 1000 m-in.. crate, $6.00 1300 2 '■ 4.88 320 5 1900 IH " 5.25 210 5H 150O 2H " £.00 144 6 1000 3 " 5.00 120 7 100 3H " 5.80 60 8 900 4 •• 4.S0 HILFIII6ER BROS. POTTERY, 'SiW^y^'R^S' Andntt Rolker & Sons, SI Barclay St., New Tork City Atfenti. Oar Specialty :. Long Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breltschwerth, Frop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Paper Pot For Shipping pDrposei. Sizes from 2 ID. to 6 id. Aslc your dealer for them, Samples free. E. Allan Peirce, 402 Oaks St., WALTHAM, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size aod wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROrr FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Mention the American Flnrint token writing For Ihe Best Pot and the Best Prices Write G.G.PollworthCo.,'S^^< Mention the American Florist when writing. eiSii RED POTS that 70Q will be proud to hiva on your benches, ia the kind we hare ta ofier. We use notbinsr but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first da 38 pot at a popular price. All foods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon openine your crates; isn t that worth coDsiderin^i' We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and othar foods used by Florists — ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moti Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l omce and Works SO. ZANISVUXI. O. CUcado onice and Sample Room 180 NO. DIARBORN ST. New York Office, 25 W. BROADWAY. Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, Waterproof,^ CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Don't Break, .u j .u • . j n ■ u Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin expresschar^es. s/?eWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing. Wagner Plant Boxes. arc the bi-st and cheappst in the market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They .ire attractive in design, strongand durable, suit- able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which Kives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when loriting. Kramer's Pot Hangers For aale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Frlca, tl.OO per dozen by express. Sample dozen by aiall, $1.25. I. R. KRAMER & SON, Gliir Ripiis, U. Mention the American Florist when writing. DREER'S Florist Specialties. NewBrand. NewStyle. Hose "RIVKRTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft.withoutseam or joint. The HOSE for Iht FLORIST ?4-inch. per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " UVic 2 Reels, 1000 ft.. " 14 c V2-inch •• 13 c Reels, 500 ft., " UVtc Couplinps furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, MaBDfactarera at Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Hemdon St, CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Streaftk Unmrpassed. Write for pricM. A. F. KOHR aBS4-a*-sa n. Learitt at. CIKACO 19^5' The American Florist. 499 LIQUID =